Platelets Rich plasma (PRP) is blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets. As a concentrated source of autologous ( derived from patient’s own blood) platelets. Main principle being concentrating platelets 3-5 times than normal physiological concentration. Because these platelets contains various growth actors and nutrients.
Various growth factors present in PRP
this type of transplantation, we inject PRP preparation in recipient area immediately after surgery. PRP has certain growth factors which help to achieve optimum results and growth rate increases
- Platelets derived growth factor.
- Transforming growth factor beta.
- Fibroblast growth factor.
- Insulin like growth factor.
- Vascular endothelial growth factor.
- Epithelial growth factor.
- Interleukins.
- Keratinocytes growth factor.
- Connective tissue growth factor.
Procedure
First some blood is taken from patient then this blood is kept in centrifugal machine for high rotation. By doing all this platelets rich plasma get separated from formed elements of blood. PRP consists of water, blood proteins (fibrinogen, albumin globulin) Hormones (erythropoietin, insulin, etc) Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium etc)
With a thin needle, your own platelets rich plasma (PRP) is injected into scalp then above mentioned growth factors and nutrients stimulate semi dormant hair follicles to grow better and give healthier hair. Multiple sessions may be required to achieve desired results.
Advantages of PRP therapy against hair loss are
- Simple and non surgical procedure.
- SimpleSafe and reliable results.
- SimpleVery quick recovery period.
- SimpleFDA Approved treatment for androgenetic alopecia.