Stop Hair Loss in its Tracks with Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy has long been considered one of the most effective methods of reversing hair loss and thinning. Essentially, PRP could be considered a kind of fertilizer for hair. Platelets — blood cells rich in cytokines and growth factors that are responsible for promoting tissue production and regeneration — are extracted from a patient’s blood using a special centrifuge. This newly concentrated mixture is then injected into the patient’s scalp, followed by microneedling.
Best PRP in NJ
It’s important to note that there is a difference in the quality of PRP offered by different providers. At the Wise Institute for Hair Restoration, we use the highest quality, hospital-grade devices for PRP extraction, yielding the most effective and purest type of PRP available.
Microneedling with PRP
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy with Dr. Wise always includes microneedling, to further help drive in the PRP. The process stimulates stem cells in the hair root, awakening the scalp and pushing any dormant follicles into “growth mode.” Any existing hair will also become stronger and thicker as part of this process. In a nutshell, we are waking up the hair and giving it the nourishment it needs to start thriving again.
Candidates for PRP in New Jersey
PRP is an excellent hair loss prevention option for anyone noticing hair thinning, or anyone with a family history of hair loss over time. The treatment is also recommended for anyone experiencing post-partum hair loss, or hair loss from extreme weight loss, stress, poor diet, or hormone imbalances. PRP, however, can not grow hair in areas where follicles no longer exist, and thus, someone experiencing advanced balding will more likely be a candidate for a hair transplant.
Typical hair loss treatment plan with PRP
The best course of action is to jump-start hair growth by targeting the follicles during each of the three hair growth & shedding phases. This requires three sessions of PRP Therapy, spaced approximately 4-6 weeks apart. In the best-case scenario, patients would also keep up with maintenance sessions every six months, to ensure their hair stays healthy.
PRP with ACell
ACell is a regenerative extracellular matrix that by itself doesn’t contain any human cells, but is able to stimulate stem cells in the scalp by a process called dermal matrix scaffolding. In a nutshell, when ACell is combined with PRP, faster wound healing and tissue regeneration can occur, and hence the overall treatment recovery can be potentially lessened and results optimized, with hair growth becoming even more robust. Our experience has demonstrated that although PRP is very effective on its own, with the addition of ACell it can work even better, and therefore anyone experiencing hair loss or thinning could benefit from the treatment combination.