I've been looking into this on realself and noticed some doctors are using PRP alone while others are including ACELL and others are including progesterone? I'm wondering about the differences in efficacy and side effect. Also the theories behind why each of these combinations work. Thanks! I'm looking into this as I have diffuse moderate hairloss all over scalp, gradual onset, female late 20s, possibly triggered by low iron (which is now resolved) b/c no family history of hairloss.
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Answer: PRP alone or in combination? ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ
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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
There is no absolute protocol. Some doctors recommend one injection and others recommend up to 5. I generally recommend 3 injections 6 weeks apart with a booster every 6 months. I see no rationale basis for having a treatment 3 weeks apart, although it will certainly do no...
Thank you for your
question. Prices vary depending on location and surgeon. Different prices are available based on combination of injections. I would advise you to
schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed
examination to discuss all possible treatment options...
Hair extension should not be a problem in regards to injecting with prp. Just be mindful that in the long run, hair extensions do cause traction alopecia, and it's almost as if you are fighting your own treatment in my opinion. And this can lead to even chronic alopecia with scarring.
