I am heavy smoker want to go for prp for hair loss, will heavy smoking affect the treatment? I am planning to stop smoking altogather before treatment. I am on NW 3 scale at present?
Answer: Will heavy smoking affect the PRP for hair loss treatment? Modest5642,While AGA results mainly from the action of DHT on the genetically predisposed follicles. Microvascular changes around the follicles have been observed with increases in vascularization during anagen growth phase. PRP promotes increased vascularization through the action of VEGF. Nicotine in any form is a very potent vasoconstrictor so it's consumption may diminish the benefit of PRP.
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Answer: Will heavy smoking affect the PRP for hair loss treatment? Modest5642,While AGA results mainly from the action of DHT on the genetically predisposed follicles. Microvascular changes around the follicles have been observed with increases in vascularization during anagen growth phase. PRP promotes increased vascularization through the action of VEGF. Nicotine in any form is a very potent vasoconstrictor so it's consumption may diminish the benefit of PRP.
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Heavy smoking PRP While smoking does not specifically affect PRP, the two do not compliment each other. It is important to remember that male pattern hair loss while hormonally driven is ultimately an issue of vascularity. The goal of PRP is to reverse this relative devascularization through growth factors. The nicotine in cigarettes causes microvascular constriction. Thus smoking and PRP are in direct conflict. With regards to your specific question, I would encourage smoking cessation. The sooner the better. While there is no empiric data on using the 2 in conjunction, one would logically assume that heavy nicotine exposure is not helping. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Heavy smoking PRP While smoking does not specifically affect PRP, the two do not compliment each other. It is important to remember that male pattern hair loss while hormonally driven is ultimately an issue of vascularity. The goal of PRP is to reverse this relative devascularization through growth factors. The nicotine in cigarettes causes microvascular constriction. Thus smoking and PRP are in direct conflict. With regards to your specific question, I would encourage smoking cessation. The sooner the better. While there is no empiric data on using the 2 in conjunction, one would logically assume that heavy nicotine exposure is not helping. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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April 11, 2019
Answer: Will smoking affect PRP? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey Androgenic alopecia is associated with changes in the microvasculature. These include a narrowing and decrease in the number of blood vessels surrounding the hair follicles. PRP can partially reverse these changes, however the function is diminished with heavy smoking.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star
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April 11, 2019
Answer: Will smoking affect PRP? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey Androgenic alopecia is associated with changes in the microvasculature. These include a narrowing and decrease in the number of blood vessels surrounding the hair follicles. PRP can partially reverse these changes, however the function is diminished with heavy smoking.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star
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Answer: PRP for Hair Loss Thank you for your question, PRP is ideal for hair loss. I suggest trying Selphyl, it is the newest form of PRP and offers several benefits over traditional PRP. These benefits include longer-lasting aesthetic improvement as well as a more sustained release of beneficial growth factors in the treatment area. Even though you are a smoker, you are able to have this treatment. However, I suggest you hold off on smoking to get maximum results! I recommend having an in-person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist to go over your options.
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Answer: PRP for Hair Loss Thank you for your question, PRP is ideal for hair loss. I suggest trying Selphyl, it is the newest form of PRP and offers several benefits over traditional PRP. These benefits include longer-lasting aesthetic improvement as well as a more sustained release of beneficial growth factors in the treatment area. Even though you are a smoker, you are able to have this treatment. However, I suggest you hold off on smoking to get maximum results! I recommend having an in-person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist to go over your options.
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June 3, 2019
Answer: Smoking and hair loss Smoking is so harmful that I know of plastic surgeons who will actually refuse to do surgery on smokers due to the poor healing that can be associated.Ultimately, it is to your benefit to quit smoking since there are numerous other associated health issues besides just for your hair. I applaud your effort. Although PRP will reduce or reverse hair loss, you will greatly augment your results by quitting smoking as well.Good luck!
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June 3, 2019
Answer: Smoking and hair loss Smoking is so harmful that I know of plastic surgeons who will actually refuse to do surgery on smokers due to the poor healing that can be associated.Ultimately, it is to your benefit to quit smoking since there are numerous other associated health issues besides just for your hair. I applaud your effort. Although PRP will reduce or reverse hair loss, you will greatly augment your results by quitting smoking as well.Good luck!
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