I am going to have a course of PRP for hair loss to my eyebrows and skin rejuvenation around the eyes and mouth at the same time. I was going to restart using a redlight and near infrared device both to help the hair recover (a TE event) and to boost my overall face skin. Is there any contraindication between the two - should I suspend redlight for a number of days before PRP and a period of time after? can redlight increase risk of PRP pigmentation changes or make PRP treatment less effective
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First of all, your blood tests and vitamin tests should be done. If we know the cause of hair loss, we can apply much more accurate treatments. Apart from this, your process can also be supported with mesotherapy and its effect can be increased.
Thank you for your question. PRP is generally safe and effective for hair restoration, but technique and volume are important to minimize the risk of temporary shedding or shock loss. The "blebs" technique, where small amounts are injected just under the skin at follicular depth, is commonly...
Lidocaine can be injectable, not just topical, so you don't need to wipe it off. However, it is not recommended with PRP. Bupivicaine, tetracaine or marcane can be used in variety of combinations topiocally that can be made by a compounding pharmacy. They are also available as injectables.