How Many PRP Treatments are Needed for Hair Growth?

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is an experimental hair treatment that’s still undergoing extensive research regarding its efficacy and safety. As such, individuals who underwent this procedure may find themselves wondering whether or not the procedure didn’t work for them or they’re just impatient for the results.

So how many PRP treatments are needed for hair growth? Some patients may see results as early as after 1 treatment session. However, for most patients, it typically takes 3 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair loss to show more measurable and noticeable results. 

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PRP Treatments: When Can You See Results?

Some patients report an immediate improvement in hair thickness after just 1 treatment session of platelet-rich plasma treatment. Some, on the other hand, may not see results until many therapy sessions have been done, especially when the hair loss is already severe. Yet others won’t see results at all, because the hair loss treatment simply didn’t work for them.

For most patients, though, it takes at least 3 sessions for measurable results of platelet-rich plasma injections to be noticeable. It may be spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

The Need for Maintenance Treatments in PRP

Despite the autologous platelet-rich plasma being an effective treatment for hair loss patients, maintenance sessions or additional follow-up sessions are still needed so as to have long-lasting results. 

This is because this cosmetic procedure doesn’t address the genetic component of types of hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, and only works by regulating tissue repair mediators.

PRP Treatment: A Quick and Painless Procedure

Platelet-rich plasma treatment is a non-surgical treatment that works through the release of growth factors that mediate wound healing processes that are also relevant for hair growth like new blood vessel formation or angiogenesis. It’s also capable of prolonging the anagen phase or the growth phase of the hair growth cycle and of regulating anti-apoptotic (anti-programmed cell death) mediators.

It usually takes 1 hour for one complete procedure of platelet-rich plasma to be finished. It’s a three-step process wherein a blood draw is done, followed by the processing of the collected blood to concentrate the platelets, then the administration of the injections in the scalp.

Numbing procedures are also employed by the health care provider who’s administering the injections to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. Numbing procedures include using topical or injected anesthetic agents, vibrational devices, or the use of ice packs. Very fine needles typically of 31 gauge are also used to minimize pain.

How Long is the Downtime in PRP Treatments?

Platelet-rich plasma treatments have minimal downtime, with patients who underwent this procedure capable of resuming their normal activities at least 24 hours after the treatment. Typical side effects associated with the procedure such as mild redness and bruising may occur, although most injection site reactions go away on their own shortly and may be managed through home remedies.

Moreover, post-procedure care must still be employed so as not to reduce the efficacy of the treatment and not exacerbate the side effects associated with the procedure. Things to avoid include the following:

• Avoid taking a bath for the first 24 hours of the procedure.
• Avoid using hair care products in the injection site at least 24 hours after the procedure.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking at least 2 days after the procedure.
• Avoid using blood thinners or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after the procedure as these reduce the efficacy of platelet function.

PEP Factor: A Safe and Effective Hair Care Formulation

PEP Factor is an effective hair care formulation made of nourishing ingredients. Its active ingredients include basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) which is capable of stimulating cell growth and proliferation. It also has copper peptide which has antioxidant properties that are good in preventing stress-related hair loss.

It’s a good complementary procedure to platelet-rich plasma injections to help produce optimum results to reduce hair thinning. This is because of the good safety profile of PEP Factor which has mild side effects owing to its natural ingredients and topical application.

PEP Factor may also be added as a complementary treatment to other cosmetic procedures for hair growth like microneedling. It’s also applicable for use in brightening and rejuvenating the skin.

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While results may vary depending on the severity of the hair loss and response of the patient to treatment, it typically takes at least 3 sessions spaced at 4 to 6 weeks apart of platelet-rich plasma therapy to see measurable and noticeable hair regrowth results. Maintenance treatments once or twice a year may also be necessary to make the results more long-lasting.

At FACE Med Store, we offer high-quality hair formulations and medical supplies for your hair care needs. We can also help you in choosing what product will work best for you and thoroughly assist you with our friendly customer service staff. Start your hair care journey with us today by contacting us at info@facemedstore.com.