Hello, I've been hearing some conflicting answers, and would like to know if it’s safe to the transplanted hair follicles to have a microneedling/dermaroll with PRP/stem cell treatment done at a DR’s office? I’m worried about transplanted follicle damage. The transplant helped hair density, but it still looks thin and I'd like more improvement. I don’t live near my surgeon anymore. Should only needle injection be used with PRP instead of a dermaroller? Appreciate your advice!
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Answer: Reply to "Safe to microneedle/derma roll with PRP 14 months post FUE transplant to crown & front of head?"
Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. I think getting PRP once a week is a bit too much for your scalp. Furthermore, LLLT once a week is good enough to maintain the hair.
Currently, there is no standard protocol of the optimal time to start PRP after a hair transplant. At our clinic, we offer one intra-operative PRP during hair transplantation and if the patient wants to continue, they can start at 4 weeks after the surgery.
Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. In my opinion, all of above mentioned treatments are not that effective comparing to medications such as minoxidil or bicalutamide. PRP, PRF or Regenera Activa can act as growth factor...