PRP

 

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure for hair regrowth, best used for treating thinning hair and slowing or stopping the progression of hair loss. Hair loss can be a hugely distressing challenge for both men and women to go through and it can have a huge impact on  self-esteem.

PRP treatment can effectively tackle both male/female pattern baldness as it encourages the growth of existing hair follicles, making your hair appear fuller and healthier. It is therefore the most natural way to stimulate hair growth.

 

PRP treatment does more than provide you with an effective solution for hair thinning  it helps to return your self-esteem and confidence. It is recognised that hair loss can have a tremendous psychological impact on your life.

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Why choose PRP?

 

Hair loss is normally caused by a lack of cell renewal in the scalp – thus PRP is the perfect treatment as it stimulates the production of new healthy cells. PRP provides safe and reliable results and has no down time. Only a small amount of blood is taken as though you are having a routine blood test, topical anaesthetic is used to ensure minimal discomfort. 

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What can PRP achieve?

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• Fuller and healthier natural-looking hair

• Significantly increase of hair regrowth

• Production of new healthy follicles

• Decreased hair dystrophy and burning or itching sensation

• Serves as a safe and effective treatment option for both males and females

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Hair loss is very individual and individual results vary with each patient. As such, everyone responds to PRP differently
 

Before your PRP treatment

 

​A full medical consultation takes place, in which we discuss the treatment and its benefits to treat your complaint. The anticipated outcome is discussed  and clients are fully informed of the possible risks and complications associated with PRP.

 

During your consultation, you will:

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• Be able to discuss your concerns

• Develop a treatment plan

• Be given time to ask any questions

• Discuss the options that are available to you, including costs and timescales

• Ask about risks, benefits and alternatives to PRP

• Learn more about the PRP procedure

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The PRP procedure

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PRP is prepared from an extract of your own blood.

• PRP treatment will commonly last between 30 minutes and 60 minutes

• To do this, 20 ml of blood is drawn from your arm

• The blood is then placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins and separates the platelets from the rest of the blood components

• 3 – 6 ml of platelet-rich plasma will then be extracted

• The scalp is numbed and the concentrated and growth factor-concentrated platelets is injected into the scalp via micro injections

 

Following your PRP procedure:

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There is no downtime for PRP so you can immediately return to your normal daily routine. It is recommended that strenuous activity and alcohol consumption is be avoided for 24 hours post procedure.
 

The results of PRP can usually be seen between two to three months post treatment. Depending on your type of hair loss, and the extent of the loss, PRP for hair restoration is usually recommended as a course of  6 -8 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Then depending on your individual needs, a maintenance session once a year is usual.

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