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 for hair loss Smoking while doing PRP treatments to address hair loss is not effective. Smoking is linked to hair loss and this may be a loss for you financially.
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Answer: PRP for hair loss Smoking while doing PRP treatments to address hair loss is not effective. Smoking is linked to hair loss and this may be a loss for you financially.
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January 31, 2019
Answer: Smoking with PRP Smoking definitely acts as an inhibitor to PRP treatments. Smoking is actually linked to active hair loss due to it's negative effect on the immune systems. You're welcome to try PRP while smoking, but it may be loss for you financially. I would suggest getting on a 3-Step Plan of nicotine patches to ween yourself down from smoking cravings. Once finished with the plan, give your body one month without any smoking nor nicotine patches before starting a PRP treatment series. With smoking effects in mind, you should also consider dietary goals that will best supplement to PRP, such as foods rich in Vitamin B and C, or even a nutrition supplement like Nutrafol. Most of my patients that have observed fast success with PRP have done it with healthy diets and nutrition supplementation. Best, Dr. Anil Shah
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January 31, 2019
Answer: Smoking with PRP Smoking definitely acts as an inhibitor to PRP treatments. Smoking is actually linked to active hair loss due to it's negative effect on the immune systems. You're welcome to try PRP while smoking, but it may be loss for you financially. I would suggest getting on a 3-Step Plan of nicotine patches to ween yourself down from smoking cravings. Once finished with the plan, give your body one month without any smoking nor nicotine patches before starting a PRP treatment series. With smoking effects in mind, you should also consider dietary goals that will best supplement to PRP, such as foods rich in Vitamin B and C, or even a nutrition supplement like Nutrafol. Most of my patients that have observed fast success with PRP have done it with healthy diets and nutrition supplementation. Best, Dr. Anil Shah
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January 14, 2019
Answer: PRP and smoking? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey PRP has the ability to decrease shedding, increase the diameter of hair shafts and regrowing hair. Androgenic alopecia leads to a decrease in the microvasculature surrounding the hair follicles. Growth factors in the alpha granules of platelets can reverse this process. Cigarette smoking also affects the microvascular system and oxygen content in the blood. In summary, PRP will still help while you smoke, but you will not get maximum potential results. Find a PRP expert.. Good luck.Jeff Rapaport MDRealself All-star
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January 14, 2019
Answer: PRP and smoking? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey PRP has the ability to decrease shedding, increase the diameter of hair shafts and regrowing hair. Androgenic alopecia leads to a decrease in the microvasculature surrounding the hair follicles. Growth factors in the alpha granules of platelets can reverse this process. Cigarette smoking also affects the microvascular system and oxygen content in the blood. In summary, PRP will still help while you smoke, but you will not get maximum potential results. Find a PRP expert.. Good luck.Jeff Rapaport MDRealself All-star
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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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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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