Hair transplant industry is gaining huge attention worldwide as the prevalence of hair loss has drastically increased and increasing numbers of youngsters are facing this issue. Globally, hair transplant has become the priority treatment for hair loss issue because every hair loss sufferer desire of a permanent solution to hair loss.
As decades ago the hair transplant procedures were criticized for unnatural looking results, the procedure has undergone lots of advancements since then. Presently, the hair transplant procedures are very successful and provide the maximum hair density possible along with absolutely natural looking results.
PRP therapy has been recently introduced to hasten the healing process after hair transplant and fasten the hair growth. Including, the procedure is been performed as a hair loss solution at an early stage.
What is PRP (Platelet rich plasma)?
Platelets are the component of blood which has a crucial role in blood clotting cascade and enhancing the healing process. PRP therapy has been introduced in 1980 with the vision of faster healing of the natural tissues and is used in various sectors of medical field. It is platelet concentrate which is prepared from your own blood and is processed to be injected at the desired area. It enhances healing process and also provokes faster cellular growth.
The concept behind the faster growth is that the platelets release important growth factors which provide a favourable environment to cells for better growth and development.
How does PRP therapy functions?
The growth factors present and released from the platelets acts as messengers which signal the cells to undergo functional activation and hastening growth. This therapy is found to be promising in many medical sectors like in joint problems, gum surgeries and ageing signs. Including, all these indications PRP therapy has gained a lot of popularity in hair loss issues. The growth factors stimulate the hair follicular activity and enhance the hair growth.
Important role of PRP Therapy in Hair loss
PRP therapy is been chosen by many people as an option for hair loss solution. This therapy has been found to enhance the hair growth by improving the blood supply of the injected area. It has been reported that the hair thinning or miniaturization was found to be reduced which had ultimately reduced the progression of hair loss. Thus, the PRP therapy has been indicated to slow the hair loss in early cases but in distinct bald cases it might not be beneficial and hair transplant procedures are considered.
Important role of PRP therapy after hair transplant
PRP therapy has also been incorporated along with the hair transplant procedure and multiple sessions are scheduled after the hair transplant procedure. The intention of PRP therapy after hair transplant is to enhance the healing process and hastening the hair growth of the newly planted hair follicles. PRP hair restoration is nowadays practised routinely by most of the hair transplant surgeons to enhance the hair growth and provide faster and better outcomes.
PRP therapy procedure:
Preparation of PRP is very easy and does not require much armamentarium. The procedure of preparation is initiated by drawing the blood of the patient. The steps of the preparation are explained as follows:
Step 1: Blood is drawn from the arm of the patient and then the tube filled with blood is kept in the centrifugation machine for 10 minutes at 3000 rotations per minute. The centrifugation machine separates the different components depending on the molecular mass and separates the platelet rich plasma in a distinct layer.
Step 2: 3 layers are received after the centrifugation explained as follows:
- Top most layer: platelet poor plasma
- Middle layer: platelet rich plasma
- Last layer: red blood cells
Step 3: The prepared PRP is collected in a syringe and then injected at the desired site. This procedure would be a tedious and time consuming process as the PRP is injected every half inch distance when used for the hair loss treatment or around the planted hair grafts.
PRP therapy appointment schedule
Three appointments are fixed after the hair transplant each 4 – 6 weeks apart.
Maintenance phase is scheduled every 4 – 6 months.
PRP therapy Cost:
Hair transplant in Jaipur is widely popular all around the world because of the world class outcomes and fast hair growth after the procedure. Despite providing the best services and astonishing results the cost of the procedure is very economical. The cost of PRP therapy ranges from 10,000-12,000 INR but in the developed nations the cost is way too high. PRP therapy is been performed at most of the clinics in Jaipur but important is to find a reliable clinic and an expert surgeon.
Though the procedure is fairly simple but the most crucial requirement is to inject the PRP which has ample concentration of platelets. Dr Suneet Soni : the head of Medispa hair transplant clinic make sure to dual check the concentration of the platelets in the prepared PRP using an auto analyzer. The centrifugation is performed twice for providing the best possible outcomes.
So if you are looking for the best PRP therapy in India, Medispa hair transplant clinic is the best destination where you can trust for the fruitful outcomes.
