PRP is an abbreviated term widely used to describe platelet-rich plasma. For the past 20 years, medical professionals have been utilizing the benefits of PRP to jump-start new cell production throughout the body. The common use of this revolutionary blood byproduct has sparked an interest in the research community to determine if PRP can also successfully regenerate hair growth. It is medically and scientifically-proven that platelet-rich plasma can regrow tissue, but the use of PRP as a hair loss treatment is still under investigation.
However, this powerful therapy can change how hair doctors across the globe treat thinning hair and hair loss. Dr. Omeed Sani, a top cosmetic doctor in Los Gatos, Northern California, recognizes the invaluable benefits of PRP in Bay Area and uses his experience and expertise to deliver this unique treatment to his patients.
How Does PRP Therapy Reverse Hair Loss?
Blood is a bodily fluid made up of four main components: plasma, red, and white cells, and platelets. Plasma has five times more platelets than what is contained in circulating blood. Like red and white blood cells, platelets are also cells that serve to promote healing, blood clotting, and growth. This is the blood component that helps regenerate new cells and enhance healing in the body.
Hair only grows from healthy follicles and this requires an adequate, steady flow of nutrient-rich blood to the scalp and strands. Thinning hair and balding occurs when blood flow slows or ceases. Medical professionals are taking notice that PRP therapy in Los Gatos CA amplify the natural healing response when PRP is introduced to the hair follicle. New hair growth results when the follicle is healed.
Am I a Candidate for PRP Therapy?
There are many rewards to be reaped with Dr. Sani’s Los Gatos PRP therapy. Patients are happy to experience new growth, thicker hair, and better results with hair replacement treatments. Although many hair loss sufferers want to try PRP, the platelet therapy is not an option for all. People with diabetes, an active scalp infection or some type of viral infection, are not good candidates. Also, anyone using blood thinners or immunosuppressive meds cannot undergo PRP treatments.
The best candidates for PRP Therapy in Los Gatos have mild-moderate hair loss. Since platelet-rich plasma nourishes hair follicles, patients with advanced hair loss or areas with no active follicles should consider hair transplant options. But, PRP is still beneficial because the treatment will promote faster healing and improve results.
How to get started?
If you prefer a non-invasive treatment for your hair loss, then PRP for Hair Loss with Dr. Sani is an excellent option. Ready to get started? Call us right now: 408-669-3303