Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are used for the regeneration of hair in patients who are concerned with hair loss. PRP is concentrated blood plasma that contains approximately five times the number of platelets found in normal circulating blood. The function of platelets is to promote healing and aid in the clotting of blood at a wound site. Platelets contain growth factors that promote regeneration of cells in the body. Recent advancements in medicine have revealed that the use of PRP to treat hair loss has the potential to revolutionize the way that hair loss is treated around the world.

Park Avenue Hair Transplant provides platelet rich plasma injections as a technique to restore hair loss. PRP injections use the body’s own blood to heal itself and incorporate its use for the growth of thinning hair and transplanted hair. Hair follicles stop producing hair growth when the roots become damaged or “die.” When platelets are introduced to the scalp by administering PRP in the area of damaged hair follicles, the growth can be restored from the body’s naturally occurring wound-healing function of platelets. Doctors around the world believe that PRP can be used to stimulate the growth of hair follicles in order to prevent or reverse hair loss.

Treating Hair Loss with PRP

Hair follicles survive on the nutrition that they receive from blood supply. Introducing platelets in the area of damaged hair follicles can restore the growth of hair that has stopped. The idea behind Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection therapy is that by increasing the amount of platelets in the region of the scalp where hair loss is severe, the body will restart its healing capacity in that area so that healing, in this instance hair growth, will be accelerated.

Dr. Maurice Khosh of Park Avenue Hair Transplant is a well renowned, dual certified facial plastic surgeon that has the experience, knowledge, and expertise to utilize PRP for patients with hair loss. If you are interested in learning more about PRP injection therapy and whether or not this approach to hair restoration is appropriate for you, please contact our office today to schedule a consultation appointment. You can be one step closer on your journey back to the real you.