Thinning hair and heavy hair loss occur as age increases and various physical changes happen with aging. Combined with common genetic hair problems, many men lose confidence and feel anxious, which affects their personality.
In fact, hair loss and thinning can occur in both men and women. Normally, a person loses about 50 hairs per day, but if more hair falls out, there is a high risk of entering a state of hair loss and thinning. Besides genetic problems, hair loss can also be caused by various factors such as health issues, hormonal changes, accumulated stress, and the use of different products.
Regardless of the cause of hair loss or thinning, you can regain thick and dark hair again by undergoing PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment at the hair roots, which is a highly popular hair restoration innovation at present.
What is PRP?
PRP treatment is a hair restoration innovation developed specifically to treat hair loss and thinning without surgery, pain, or chemicals. It involves spinning your own blood to separate the platelets, isolating the white blood cells and platelets. The doctor then injects PRP, also known as concentrated platelets, into the scalp areas experiencing hair loss and thinning to stimulate the hair root cells. This makes the hair appear thicker. It is a natural treatment method that is safe for the body and requires minimal recovery time.
The long-term results of PRP treatment include slowing down hair loss, nourishing hair root cells to become stronger, and stimulating new hair growth.
What are the benefits of concentrated platelets?
PRP innovation is widely used in many fields, including among athletes, because PRP injections help reduce injuries and aid in the recovery of joints, tendons, and muscles. For hair treatment, PRP uses the patient’s own platelets, which contain platelets and substances called Growth Factors that stimulate the hair roots to become stronger. This is an important process of repair and regeneration.
Who is suitable for PRP treatment?
PRP treatment is suitable for people experiencing hair loss, thinning, patchy hair loss, or fine hair that still has hair roots and want to strengthen their hair but do not have enough time for surgery and long recovery.
However, PRP is only a supplementary treatment and may not be suitable for those with scalp problems without hair roots, as hair follicles cannot be seen, or for those taking blood-thinning medications or with chronic diseases such as anemia or high blood pressure, as their blood may not be suitable for use.
PRP shows results within 2-3 months
Typically, PRP treatment is done 3-10 times depending on the difficulty and severity of the patient’s condition. To see clear results, continuous follow-up with the doctor for 2-3 months is recommended. Changes can be seen in the first month of treatment, and with ongoing treatment, clearer results will be observed, including less hair loss, more new hair growth, and healthier hair. If the patient takes good care of themselves and eats nutritious food, the treatment results will be noticeably better.
Preparation before PRP treatment
Since PRP uses your own platelets, before treatment, you should get enough rest, drink at least 2 liters of water per day to prevent thick blood, avoid high-fat foods, alcohol, and smoking. You should wash your hair and avoid using gels, oils, waxes, or hair sprays.
Hair care after PRP treatment
Although PRP treatment does not require surgery, after treatment, avoid getting your hair wet for 1 day, do not wash your hair, avoid using gels, oils, waxes, or hair sprays, avoid high-fat foods, alcohol, and smoking. During the first week, use a gentle shampoo and avoid vigorous massaging or scratching while washing.
There are actually many hair restoration innovations, but the highlight of PRP is that it is non-surgical, safe, requires minimal recovery time, and should be done continuously more than 3 times to see clear results. The results vary by individual, making PRP an interesting alternative.
