Hair thinning and loss can happen at any age to any gender. For some, it is a surprise when they notice hair thinning in certain spots of the scalp, while others expect pattern baldness to occur later on due to genetics. Regardless of the cause, men and women who experience hair thinning and loss want to find solutions to enhance their appearance and help combat these changes. Men and women of the Cobble Hill, NY area who want to address hair thinning and loss can contact the team to find out more about solutions such as PRP injections treatments.
What is PRP?
Our practice describes PRP as an acronym for “platelet-rich plasma.” Plasma can be obtained through blood samples. The platelet-rich plasma is obtained from the patient’s own blood in a centrifuge and then injected into the scalp directly to stimulate hair growth. PRP is used in many situations and continues to be a reliable and effective way of helping with healing and restoration throughout the body. PRP for hair loss involves injections into the scalp on a routine basis to see results. PRP is special because there is no allergic reaction as the blood draw is from the patient themselves. This plasma has special growth factors that will allow results without medication! Not only does it assist with hair loss, but it has also been used in skin rejuvenation, treating injured tendons and ligaments, and other areas of medicine as it uses the body’s natural healing processes.
What are the benefits of PRP injections for hair loss?
PRP is:
- Safe
- Reliable
- Allergy-free
- Effective
- Predictable
- Affordable
What can I expect during a PRP injection appointment?
When patients arrive, the first step is obtaining the patient’s blood to remove the PRP. Patients will rest while a blood draw is taken, then our team will place this blood into a centrifuge to separate the PRP from the rest of the elements in the blood. Then, the PRP is injected into the scalp. Patients might have a slight pricking sensation, but this is well-tolerated, and patients do not need anesthetics to undergo the injections.
Are you interested in alternative ways to address hair thinning and loss?
Discuss PRP injections and determine if you are a viable candidate for this treatment. We have office locations in Brooklyn, NY, and Cobble Hill, NY, and can be reached at our main number for an appointment.
