PRP hair treatment is an effective hair treatment performed by reintroducing the plasma obtained from the person's own blood after a certain procedure. In this way, regeneration is activated.
The question "What is PRP?" may be asked. PRP stands for "Platelet-rich plasma". Platelets are responsible for blood coagulation in the body. They also stimulate growth.
In recent years, people prefer various treatments in order to improve their dissatisfaction with their appearance or to have certain parts of the body treated. PRP hair treatment is one of them and it is quite common.
PRP Hair Treatment: Procedure
At the beginning of the PRP hair treatment, the blood taken from the person is placed into a special tube containing gel. Then, the blood placed in the device called "centrifuge" is separated into the substances in it. The purpose here is to separate the red and white blood cells. The red blood cells are injected into the treatment area. The procedure takes about half an hour and the person does not feel any pain during this time.
PRP treatment is applied at intervals of 2 or 4 weeks. The number of sessions varies from person to person. Generally, 4-5 sessions are enough. In some cases, it can be applied together with mesotherapy.
One of the most curious questions about PRP hair treatment is whether there is a scar after the procedure or not. After PRP hair treatment, there is no scar on the person's head. The person can easily come back to daily life.
Good Candidates for PRP Hair Treatment
PRP hair treatment can be applied to anyone experiencing hair loss. As it is common among men, it can also be applied to women who experience "male-pattern hair loss". It is a useful and effective method also preferred outside of hair treatment.
It is not applied to women who are pregnant and in the postpartum period. In addition, it is generally not applied to people who regularly use blood thinners, who have cancer and have had a significant disease in the past.
Things to Consider After PRP Hair Treatment
People who receive PRP hair treatment can generally come back to their lives easily. Minor side effects such as pain and redness on the scalp and swelling may be seen for a while. These usually disappear completely within 1 month.
Hair should not be dyed or permed for a few days following PRP hair treatment. The chemicals in the dye can irritate the treatment site. It is recommended that the person continues to wash and care for his/her hair as in his/her own routine.
After PRP hair treatment, it is recommended that the person not wash his/her hair for the first 24 hours. Hair washing and care can begin the next day.
Since the blood vessels around the hair follicles are supported with PRP hair treatment, it is possible for the treated person's hair to thicken.
During the PRP hair treatment period, it is recommended to avoid applications such as hair care oil and minoxidil, especially 2 days before and 24 hours after the session.