We have known about the benefits of PRP for the past decade. PRP is harvested from your own blood cells (platelets). These cells are concentrated to produce higher amounts of growth factors. This suspension is injected into the facial tissue and scalp. This stimulates collagen production and growth of target tissue.
What skin problems can PRP injection solve?
- Reduction of wrinkles and lines such as crow’s feet, lip lines and smile lines
- Improvement of skin laxity and dark circles around the eyes
- Loss of elasticity and sagging skin of the face and neck
- Improvement of skin color, face color and texture
- Rejuvenation of the neck and décolleté
- Improvement and rejuvenation of the skin on the back of the hand
- Regeneration and regrowth of hair
- Tightening of the skin
The most predictable results of PRP are actually hair loss. This treatment can be helpful for the management of microdermabrasion in overweight men. PRP injection once every 4 to 8 weeks for 4-6 sessions, after that a maintenance program is done every 14 to 20 weeks.
How effective is PRP injection for hair loss?
The highest level of evidence for PRP is in the management of male and female pattern hair loss. Studies have shown that PRP combined with mesotherapy can not only control hair loss, but also increase the number, thickness and density of hair.
In the field of alopecia (hair loss), 4 to 6 sessions are performed at an interval of one month, followed by maintenance treatment every three to six months.
For hair loss disorders, PRP can reduce male and female pattern hair loss, but final results may take 6 to 9 months to become clinically visible.
