Skinova Aesthetics Clinic Treatments PRP Hair Loss Treatment

Have you heard of platelet-rich plasma treatment (PRP); do you know what is PRP used for? What are the benefits and who can be a candidate?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a technique that has been used for many years by doctors, it has been used for medicine and reconstructive surgery. As of late, PRP treatments have also become more popular within the cosmetic industry.

PRP is purified blood plasma that contains around 3 to 5 times the number of platelets found in normal blood. PRP is used to aid wound healing, and studies have shown that it can also be used as an efficient and safe treatment for treating hair loss in both men and women.

The benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma (AKA) PRP treatment include…

No surgery required

• Increases blood supply to the follicle
• Increases shaft size (thickness)
• Triggers and maintains the hair growth phase
• Controls hair growth cycle
• Decreases hair loss
• Quick and simple procedure
• Minimal Risk
• Immediate recovery
• Natural looking results

Who isn’t an ideal candidate for PRP treatments?

You may not be a candidate for PRP if you’re anaemic, have a low platelet count, abnormal platelet function, active systemic infection, or active cancer. It is not known if blood thinning medication alters the effects of platelet rich plasma, but can cause more bleeding during procedure.

Is PRP treatment safe?

As a result of using a one’s own blood there is no chance of rejection, allergic reaction, or hypersensitivity.