I did hair transplant 5 years ago but results were not very good but whatever hairs grown after transplant are fine. But what i feel now that they are also thinning a bit. My question is that if I do PRP at my transplant area along with other thinning hair areas, will it improve hair density in transplanted area also also help to grow my crown area where there is baldness?
Answer: PRP for hair loss PRP injections with microneedling of the transplanted areas can in most cases give great results. You have to make sure you are getting PRP not PPP (PLATLET POOR PLASMA). Also, the technique is important and 3-4 treatments are recommended. We add the new ALMI (autologous lipocyte injection) procedure as one of our 3-4 treatments. Fat stem cells with PRP can give an even better result to thinning and transplanted hair follicles. Check that procedure out as well. Hope this was helpful. JB
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Answer: PRP for hair loss PRP injections with microneedling of the transplanted areas can in most cases give great results. You have to make sure you are getting PRP not PPP (PLATLET POOR PLASMA). Also, the technique is important and 3-4 treatments are recommended. We add the new ALMI (autologous lipocyte injection) procedure as one of our 3-4 treatments. Fat stem cells with PRP can give an even better result to thinning and transplanted hair follicles. Check that procedure out as well. Hope this was helpful. JB
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Answer: PRP for Hair Loss PRP is used to stimulate hair growth. Shock loss is due to the loss of normal hair whether it is from donor site or recipient area. It can occur with both FUE and strip procedures. Usually if it occurs it will take place in the recipient area. Shock loss from hair transplant can occur due to the following: Anesthesia- excessively long procedures taking longer than 12 hours can induce shock loss more likely. the repeated use of lidocaine, marcaine, and perhaps most importantly epinephrine can affect nourishment of the hairTraumatic harvest- In strip surgery, traumatic harvest can induce shock loss. Recipient area trauma- during the incision making process the hairs are either crushed or cut and damaged during the process.Ways to minimize shock loss are as follows: Improve recipient bed and donor area environment. Make your recipient environment improved by addition of growth factors and/or PRP to help reduce incidence of shock loss to native hairs.Use of Rogaine and Propecia- can help miniaturized hair become more stable and less likely to fall out during procedure9xRobotArtas- The latest version of the robot can make recipient sites and can determine angle of existing hair and help ensure that the angle will not damage existing hair. Especially helpful in patients where you are transplanting hair to create densityMinimize anesthesia time and procedure time- We limit number of grafts to a safe number per session. Extended anesthesia periods and harvest times can cause patients to have a higher chance of shock loss. The 9x Robot harvests between 1000-1500 grafts per hour making it superior to previous additions and traditional FUE approaches.Best, Anil Shah
Helpful
Answer: PRP for Hair Loss PRP is used to stimulate hair growth. Shock loss is due to the loss of normal hair whether it is from donor site or recipient area. It can occur with both FUE and strip procedures. Usually if it occurs it will take place in the recipient area. Shock loss from hair transplant can occur due to the following: Anesthesia- excessively long procedures taking longer than 12 hours can induce shock loss more likely. the repeated use of lidocaine, marcaine, and perhaps most importantly epinephrine can affect nourishment of the hairTraumatic harvest- In strip surgery, traumatic harvest can induce shock loss. Recipient area trauma- during the incision making process the hairs are either crushed or cut and damaged during the process.Ways to minimize shock loss are as follows: Improve recipient bed and donor area environment. Make your recipient environment improved by addition of growth factors and/or PRP to help reduce incidence of shock loss to native hairs.Use of Rogaine and Propecia- can help miniaturized hair become more stable and less likely to fall out during procedure9xRobotArtas- The latest version of the robot can make recipient sites and can determine angle of existing hair and help ensure that the angle will not damage existing hair. Especially helpful in patients where you are transplanting hair to create densityMinimize anesthesia time and procedure time- We limit number of grafts to a safe number per session. Extended anesthesia periods and harvest times can cause patients to have a higher chance of shock loss. The 9x Robot harvests between 1000-1500 grafts per hour making it superior to previous additions and traditional FUE approaches.Best, Anil Shah
Helpful
February 5, 2018
Answer: Prp in order to benefit from PRP treatment, the one needs to get the treatment periodically at least for 3-4 sessions.
Helpful
February 5, 2018
Answer: Prp in order to benefit from PRP treatment, the one needs to get the treatment periodically at least for 3-4 sessions.
Helpful
January 30, 2018
Answer: PRP...Fact vs. Fiction PRP (anecdotally speaking) has proven to be effective in the arena of hair restoration both as an adjunct to grafting as well as standalone treatment for those who may not (yet) be a candidate for grafting. Patients have demonstrated slowed loss, thickening of existing hair and regrowth. The typical duration of effect is 6-9 months with most patients being treated 2x yearly (at least initially). Ultimately, whether or not PRP will be effective will be dependent upon the patient. Some patient's blood is inherently richer in factors than others leading to a more robust response. PRP is by no means a magic bullet.With regards to your specific question, PRP can help. However, results will vary and outcomes are by no means guaranteed. It is a procedure with low risk and potentially high reward. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.
Helpful
January 30, 2018
Answer: PRP...Fact vs. Fiction PRP (anecdotally speaking) has proven to be effective in the arena of hair restoration both as an adjunct to grafting as well as standalone treatment for those who may not (yet) be a candidate for grafting. Patients have demonstrated slowed loss, thickening of existing hair and regrowth. The typical duration of effect is 6-9 months with most patients being treated 2x yearly (at least initially). Ultimately, whether or not PRP will be effective will be dependent upon the patient. Some patient's blood is inherently richer in factors than others leading to a more robust response. PRP is by no means a magic bullet.With regards to your specific question, PRP can help. However, results will vary and outcomes are by no means guaranteed. It is a procedure with low risk and potentially high reward. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.
Helpful
January 28, 2018
Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine PRP likely will not help you at this time you seem to be too far past the time any hair injetions would help however a formal consultation will be best for us to know for sure. Best, Dr. Emer.
Helpful
January 28, 2018
Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine PRP likely will not help you at this time you seem to be too far past the time any hair injetions would help however a formal consultation will be best for us to know for sure. Best, Dr. Emer.
Helpful