PRP Treatment for Hair

Hair has no vital function in man, yet its psychological functions seem immeasurable. The loss of the crowning glory in recent times has put more pressure than ever on the human psyche as it is a personalized means of display to society. Hair loss can have a deep impact on a person’s self-perception and self-esteem.

Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP hair treatment in Mumbai is one of the most efficient ways to revive your hair. PRP Treatment is a three-step procedure in which the patient’s blood is drawn, mixed, and then injected back into the scalp.

Before talking about PRP hair treatments for hair loss, let’s understand the hair growth cycle and other factors revolving around hair growth and hair fall.

Hair growth cycle occurs typically in three phases:

Anagen Phase, also known as the growth phase lasts for 3 years. Usually, 70% of the hair is present in this stage

Catagen Phase, also known as the resting stage lasts for about 3 weeks. Around 10% of all hair is present in this stage.

Telogen Phase, also known as the shedding stage typically lasts for 3 months 20% of all hair will be in this stage. This accounts for hair typically seen in the shower or a brush or comb after use.

Alopecia and thinning hair is a common ailment people face; there is typically a well-known pattern for hair loss which can help a qualified person to establish that you are indeed losing your hair.

In the very early stages of Alopecia, however, the subtle signs may be missed by one leading to progressive and gradual thinning of hair which may be noticed only after significant skin surface is visible between hairs. Most women may see this as widening of the parting made between hairs.

• Telogen effluvium
• Androgenic alopecia
• Alopecia areata
• Chronic diffuse alopecia
• Nutritional and metabolic
• Hormonal disorders
• Cosmetic
• Scalp Infections

Blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Platelets are a type of white blood cell which are produced in the bone marrow and have many healing functions in the body like promoting blood supply, repair of damaged and injured tissue and rejuvenation of degenerating tissue cells. Platelets hold around 30 bio-active proteins (growth factors) which play a role in growth and tissue healing.

In PRP treatment (Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment) the basic objective is applying a 5 times higher dose of platelets directly at the site where tissue regeneration is required. Mixture of growth factors plays a pivotal role in the modulation of several tissue repair and regeneration.

Platelet Rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been therapeutically used in dentistry since 1998, and the clinical application of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) was recently expanded to other fields, including cosmetic medicine. PRP treatment, when injected into the hair, encourages local tissue stimulation by activation of hair as well as marrow-derived stem cells in the injected area.

Various growth factors present in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) are:

1) Transforming growth factor beta (TGF) β1
2) Platelet derived growth factor (PDGF)
3) Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
4) Epidermal growth factor
5) Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2)
6) Fibroblast growth factor 9
7) Hepatocyte growth factor

PRP treatment is prepared by drawing a certain volume of the patient’s blood and spinning the same in a specialized centrifuge machine. On spinning the components of the blood separate out into red blood cell concentrate and plasma which is rich in platelet cells.

This platelet rich concentrate of plasma contains the above-discussed growth factors which provide extra nutrients and fertilizer to the hair to help the hair grow thicker and denser.

PRP hair treatment in Mumbai also increases the blood flow to the scalp and promotes healing of damaged scalp, which can further boost hair growth.

1) Alopecias–Platelet Rich Plasma treatment or PRP Treatment for hair loss has been used as additive therapy in hair transplant as well as mesotherapy in male and female pattern hair loss

2) Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is used in general hair loss to improve the thickness of existing hair and help boost new hair growth from poorly growing hair follicles.

3) Skin rejuvenation – Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has become very popular in aesthetic medicine. It is shown to reduce fine lines, and wrinkles, for lifting and tightening the skin.
4) Acne scars and contour defects– Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has been used as mesotherapy alone or in combination with other modalities like derma roller or laser resurfacing for acne scars.
5) Wound ulcers and connective tissue disease-associated ulcers- Stasis ulcers, trophic ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcer, lipodermatosclerosis and traumatic ulcers have shown good healing after treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
6) Stretch marks can be improved using Platelet Rich plasma (PRP)
7) Safety of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair growth is quite safe. Since Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) uses one’s own blood, there is no risk of transmission of hepatitis B, C or HIV infections.

We at Renewderm centre have board-certified dermatologists performing the best PRP treatment in Mumbai for hair loss for various problems for several years. With our latest machines and deep understanding of the biomechanics of PRP treatment for hair loss, it makes PRP hair treatment cost-effective

Is PRP treatment (Platelet Rich Plasma) good for hair?
PRP treatment for hair loss can induce new hair growth and increase the thickness and density of existing hair. Various types of hair loss can respond well to Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair growth.

How many times should Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) be done?
Depending on the nature and extent of hair loss, PRP treatment in Mumbai can be repeated in the form of monthly sittings or 3 monthly sittings for 3-6 sittings. Maintenance sittings can be done once in 6 months.

Is PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) hair growth permanent?
PRP Treatment can give you a much-needed boost in hair growth. The results once achieved should be maintained with oral and topical medications as well as diet and lifestyle changes.

Is hair transplant better than PRP treatment?
PRP for hair growth is a non-invasive in-office procedure with minimal downtime and does not require surgical removal of hair follicles from the scalp. It provides growth factors from the blood directly to the scalp by injecting using tiny injections for hair growth
Hair transplant is an invasive minor surgical procedure that will have some downtime and requires extraction of hair follicles from the scalp or other hair-bearing areas and placement of the same in the hair deficient areas of the scalp.

How much does PRP hair treatment cost?
PRP hair treatment in Mumbai cost can vary depending on the types of PRP tube used for preparation, the number of spins used to prepare the Platelet Rich Plasma, and the volume of Platelet Rich Plasma used for treating various causes of hair loss.

● Total follicles in man- 5 million
● Follicles on the scalp – I lakh
● Hair over the body can be terminal or vellus
● Terminal hair of scalp, brows, lashes, and beard are cosmetically important
● In scalp significant hair loss occurs with increasing age
● Each hair is genetically programmed to grow to a maximum length, retained for some time, eventually shed, and then replaced. This nullifies the concept of using hair oils to increase the length of hair
● Rate of hair growth is 0.03mm /24 hrs
● This varies according to region, sex and age