I received a mixed FUE/FUT transplant in december. The FUT scars are linear and I wonder if PRP therapy will encourage hair follicles to grow back in the scar tissue. Would micropigmentation be my only other option? I have been using minoxidil+dutasteride on the area for 2+ months before realizing that I'm placing the medicine over scar tissue. Should I continue minoxidil+dutasteride, or consider PRP +/- micropigmentation for definitive results?
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So about 1/3 see no results, another 1/3 see fair results and about 1/3 see great results. Success varies on age, inflammatory state, and such. The older you are generally after 60s i see less results with prp. The best results are always achieved when prp is combined with other medical...
It's hard to answer without a complete consultation. A history including family and personal history is needed. Duration of hair loss is essential. A phototricogram to evaluate your state of miniaturization would be important. A discussion of your acceptance of monotherapy vs combination is...
Vaping does not affect the platelet count. It can constrict vessels which decreases the effectiveness of the PRP. The nicotine effect should be resolved in the one month before your treatment. However, it's impossible to predict how well you will respond.
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