PRP with gun or manual injections? Which one is better?

Question

Im planning to take PRP sessions for my receding hairline. Im confused about its two different protocols.. Whether I should go for "PRP with Gun" or "PRP with Conventional injections methods" ? Please give your kind suggestions. Thank YOU!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This will depend on the practitioners preference, but I recommend injections. Prp is effective, but I have a very specific protocol, every 3-4 weeks for 6 months with prp therapy. I also add in progesterone to speed the healing process.  After that the injections are tailored down. You should also be on viviscal and other growth promoting ingredients. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In  my opinion, injections for PRP should be done subdermally using the subdermal depo injection technique. Since the depth of the injections varies in each part of the scalp, a gun can only deliver one depth and is therefore inadequate. Find a PRP expert. Ask to see photos.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

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!

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

I prefer manually injecting PRP to the scalp. It will depend on the comfort level of the injector if he or she uses a gun to inject PRP.

James Vogel, MD (retired) · Answer

A practitioner that injects manually is able to provide a better treatment because scalp depth can be variable and therefore adjustments must be made during the procedure to inject at the correct level to achieve maximum results.  Also, the treatment area should be a collaborative discussion between you and the practitioner.

PRP with gun or manual injections? Which one is better?

Answers (5)

More PRP for Hair Loss Questions

How long will PRP take to regrow my hair? (photos)

24 year old female with PCOS and severe hair shedding and baldness. Is PRP a good treatment option? (Photos)

Does PRP help in improving hair density? (photos)

Is immunosupression (after organ transplant) a contradiction to PRP for hair loss and is it safe to get it done?

Chances of getting hair density with PRP, Minoxidil, Finasteride? (Photo)

I drank a few Energy Drinks in the days after PRP for Hair Loss. Did I ruin my treatment?

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS