Is it possible for PRP to stimulate hair growth even if you do not have any underlying medical condition? For example, if you just naturally have thin fine hair and want it thicker and fuller. Is this an option?
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Answer: Does PRP work for thinning hair??? Ask Dr. Ellen...
PRP injections have been very popular at our office for treatment of male and female hair loss and hair thinning. Many studies in the last several years show a positive effect of PRP treatment for hair loss due to androgenic alopecia without major side effects, and many more studies continue to...
PRP is not likely to completely not hold back androgenetic alopecia for the life of the patient. It could be helpful and could delay hair loss. It will not block it completely over a span of 10-30 years. There are hundreds of genes responsible for androgenetic alopecia. In my opinion, the ...
I believe Manual PRP is better because the depth is more controlled allowing me to bathe my patient's follicles in growth factors. That being said, the type of PRP is probably more important than the injection technique. Every system to make PRP is quite different. Best of luck!