I have thin hair since i was a kid , i never needed laser for hair removal but i had very thin hair as i grow up with dieting hair loss increased , now with optimal therapy topical minoxidil and oral vitamins result isnot satisfactory , acell and PRP any recommendation ? Non FDA approved for this use right ? Whats average cost ? On long term stopping treatment will make result revirsible to losing again hair ? Is it done without hair transplant
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Answer: ACell was FDA approved in 2008. With PRP, it can reverse the hair thinning process long-term, without a hair transplant
It is difficult to answer your concern without more information. If you still have active hair follicles, in large quantity, which it sounds like you do, the expectation is that you would start seeing some improvement from PRP (if that is the treatment you had) after several months to a...
PRP can be used to thicken and regrow hair anywhere on the body including the eyebrows. Combining with ACell or even stem cells from your own fat can enhance the result.
I do not recommend oral minoxidil for hair loss, but topical minoxidil is a good option. This can be used in various forms with or without PRP. PRP has the potential benefits of improving hair density and slowing hair loss, and the potential risks of bleeding, bruising, swelling, discomfort, and...