PRP ALONG WITH HAIR TRANSPLANT FOR BETTER RESULTS CALCUTTA COSMO AID 42-B, HARISH MUKHERJEE ROAD, KOLKATA.
DR. ANAND KUMAR NAGWANI M.B.B.S., M.S., M.Ch.(PLASTIC AND COSMETIC SURGERY)
SENIOR PLASTIC AND COSMETIC SURGEON
INTRODUCTION
PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is a newer technique in hair loss treatment in which the blood of the person is drawn, processed into PRP, and injected into the scalp. The PRP injections help to trigger the natural growth of the hair because of Platelet Drive Growth Factor (PDGF) and other growth factors.
Hence increases the blood supply to the hair follicles and also increases the thickness of the hair. This technique is combined with hair transplant will give a better result. There are many clinics that offer combination treatment of PRP with hair transplant in Kolkata.
PRP IN HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY:
A hair transplant is a surgical technique that involves the moving of hair follicles from the fertile area of the head to implant into the bald portions. PRP is a therapy designed to stimulate the own healing mechanism of the hair.
When PRP is used in the hair transplant will give a major positive effect on the growth of hair. Platelet-rich plasma is a concentrated plasma substance of your own blood that helps in healing. It is a three-step process,
The blood is drawn from your body and placed into a centrifuge to separate the PRP from other components of blood. After a few minutes, your blood is separated into three layers platelet-poor plasma, platelet-rich plasma, and RBC. The PRP is drawn up and injected in the implanted areas of the scalp for hair growth.
During the process of hair transplant, multiple small injections are made in the upper scalp layers and it causes no pain as already the scalp is numbed for hair transplant.
BENEFITS OF ADDING PRP TO A HAIR TRANSPLANT:
It helps in the faster healing period. Reduce hair loss. It minimizes scar tissue formation. It increases the thickness of the hair.
Adding PRP to a hair transplant will always give better results. This method is effective for both male and female pattern hair loss.
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