Hi, I'm 24 years old, male. I have been experiencing hair thinning and shedding in the last 7 years. I experience hair loss day by day. I want to use PRP as a good treatment but unfortunately I smoke 4 to 5 cigarettes per day. Does the smoking affect the PRP process or should I stop smoking before going through the process?
Answer: Prp and smoking Smoking constricts blood vessels which could further limit blood flow to follicles that are already subjected to limited blood flow. Prp works well for hair restoration because it not only stimulates the hair follicle itself, but also helps to stimulate blood vessel growth which provides nutrition to further enhance the growth of the follicle. Increased blood flow is a key element in the success of Prp and smoking can counteract these beneficial effects.
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Answer: Prp and smoking Smoking constricts blood vessels which could further limit blood flow to follicles that are already subjected to limited blood flow. Prp works well for hair restoration because it not only stimulates the hair follicle itself, but also helps to stimulate blood vessel growth which provides nutrition to further enhance the growth of the follicle. Increased blood flow is a key element in the success of Prp and smoking can counteract these beneficial effects.
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February 26, 2019
Answer: PRP hair treatment Hi, thank you for your question. Although smoking is not a contraindication for the PRP treatment, smoking can cause hair loss. PRP treatments could help delay your hair thinning and shedding, however, you may not experience the best results of the treatments if you are a smoker. I would recommend stop smoking before the treatments to receive the optimal results. Please seek a certified health care provider to determine if you are an ideal candidate for the treatment.
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February 26, 2019
Answer: PRP hair treatment Hi, thank you for your question. Although smoking is not a contraindication for the PRP treatment, smoking can cause hair loss. PRP treatments could help delay your hair thinning and shedding, however, you may not experience the best results of the treatments if you are a smoker. I would recommend stop smoking before the treatments to receive the optimal results. Please seek a certified health care provider to determine if you are an ideal candidate for the treatment.
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