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What is the name of the anesthesia that is used in the PRP hair treatment?

doris1948Nov 30, 2017

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Kenneth Hughes, MD

Usually these treatments can be resumed a few days later.The research performed and the anecdotal evidence would suggest that thickness of hair and density can improve with PRP injections.  The number of sessions as well as the quality of PRP obtained will vary considerably physician to physician.

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The research performed and the anecdotal evidence would suggest that thickness of hair and density can improve with PRP injections.  The number of sessions as well as the quality of PRP obtained will vary considerably physician to physician.

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The research performed and the anecdotal evidence would suggest that thickness of hair and density can improve with PRP injections.  The number of sessions as well as the quality of PRP obtained will vary considerably physician to physician.

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Platelet rich plasma is obtained by separating the platelets and cytokines from your blood. No foreign agents are used to produce PRP. Therefore, you are being  injected with your own blood. There are almost no side effects. Localized trauma from the injection and bruising can occur. Find a PRP ...

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PRP injections are a great option for young patients with hair loss. There are more studies coming out all the time supporting the use of PRP for hair loss. I do see good results in my patients as well when performed over a series of treatments. As with any hair loss treatment regimen, I do ...

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The research performed and the anecdotal evidence would suggest that thickness of hair and density can improve with PRP injections.  The number of sessions as well as the quality of PRP obtained will vary considerably physician to physician.

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