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Can I use PRP and ACELL for thinning hair? Does Acell prolong PRP? is ACELL+RPR series of PRP? how about allergy and shock loss?

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hairrestorationDec 5, 2019

I heard that Acell can prolong PRP so you only need one (or two) treatment per year. I also hear that adding Acell might cause shock loss and some allergy? So is ACELL + PRP has the same effectiveness as a series of PRP treatments?

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