PRP Hair Regeneration – Heavenly Smiles

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a treatment that uses a concentrated form of the clients’s own blood to promote healing and rejuvenation. PRP is rich in growth factors and platelets, which are crucial for tissue repair and regeneration. Here’s a detailed look at PRP therapy:

How PRP Therapy Works:

1. Blood Collection

A small amount of the clients’s blood is drawn, similar to a routine blood test.

2. Processing

The blood is placed in a centrifuge, which spins at high speeds to separate the components. This process concentrates the platelets and growth factors in the plasma.

3. PRP Preparation

The platelet-rich plasma is collected and prepared for injection.

4. Injection

The PRP is injected into the targeted area using a fine needle. For skin rejuvenation, it is often applied to the face, neck, or scalp.

Applications of PRP:

1. Skin Rejuvenation:

PRP is microneedled or injected into the skin to improve texture, tone, and overall appearance. It helps reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and scars.

2. Hair Restoration:

PRP is injected into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles, promoting hair growth and reducing hair thinning.

3. Orthopedics:

Used to treat joint injuries, tendonitis, and osteoarthritis by promoting healing in tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints.

4. Sports Medicine:

Helps in the recovery of sports-related injuries, such as sprains, strains, and tears.

Benefits of PRP Therapy:

Natural Healing* Utilizes the patient’s own blood, reducing the risk of allergic reactions or infections.

Minimal Downtime: Most clients can resume normal activities shortly after the procedure.

Versatility: Can be used for various cosmetic purposes.

Non-surgical: Provides a less invasive alternative to surgery.

Procedure and Aftercare:

Procedure Time: Typically takes about 30-60 minutes, including blood draw, processing, and injection.

Pain and Discomfort: Mild discomfort may be experienced during the injection, but it is generally well-tolerated.

Recovery: Patients may experience mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection site, which usually subsides within a few days.

Results: Improvements may be seen within a few weeks, with continued improvement over several months as collagen production increases.

Considerations:

Consultation: A thorough consultation with a therapist is essential to determine if PRP therapy is appropriate for the patient’s specific needs.

Number of Treatments: Multiple sessions may be required to achieve optimal results, typically spaced several weeks apart.

Not Suitable for Everyone: Patients with certain medical conditions, such as blood disorders or infections, may not be suitable candidates for PRP therapy.

PRP therapy is gaining popularity due to its ability to harness the body’s natural healing processes, offering a safe and effective option for various aesthetic and medical conditions.

PRP for Hair Loss Treatment Pre and Post Care Instructions

Treatment Overview:

PRP therapy for hair loss is a treatment that involves withdrawing a patient’s own blood, processing it so that only the enriched cells (platelet-rich plasma) remain, and injecting it into the scalp. PRP contains essential proteins that stimulate natural hair growth. Due to the natural variation in quality of platelet-rich plasma, results will vary between individuals.

Some patients may require multiple sessions to obtain desired outcomes.

Contraindications:

You should not have PRP treatment done if you have any of the following conditions:

An impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases, HIV, HTV, or immunosuppressive medications
Skin conditions and diseases including: Facial cancer, existing or uncured. This includes SCC, BCC and melanoma, systemic cancer, and chemotherapy.
Steroid therapy, dermatological diseases affecting the face (i.e. Porphyria), communicable diseases, blood disorders and platelet abnormalities, anticoagulation therapy (i.e. Warfarin)
Do not have PRP treatment if you are pregnant.

Pre Treatment Instructions:

7 days before treatment:

Discontinue blood thinning agents such as vitamin E, vitamin A, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, and Essential Fatty Acids, and multivitamins, a minimum of 7 days (preferably 14 days) prior to treatment. It is fine to continue iron and vitamin D.
If you are taking any blood thinners, please let your provider know immediately, as they may represent a contraindication to this treatment. These medications include Plavix, Coumadin and Heparin.
Avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Iburprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications. We want inflammation to occur – as this is one mechanism by which PRP works.
If you are taking broad beta-blockers such as Inderal (Propranolol), please inform your provider as this medication may need to be changed to a select beta-blocker in advance of the treatment.
Avoid excessive sun or heat exposure.

3 days before treatment:

Minimize or avoid alcohol consumption
If possible, refrain from or minimize smoking prior to your procedure as it impacts the healing process.
You may continue other hair loss treatments such as laser treatment, minoxidil, or hormone blocking tablets before your procedure. If you are not sure if you should be stopping a medication, please ask.
It is ok to color your hair up to 7 days before the procedure.

Diet and Fluid Intake:

Increase your intake of fluid the day before your procedure by simply drinking 2 glasses of water in the morning, 2 glasses at lunch, and 2 glasses at dinner, in addition to your normal intake of water.

Day of Procedure:

Shower the morning of your treatment and wash your hair very thoroughly using your regular shampoo.
Do not apply sprays, gels, or any other styling products to your hair.
If you wear a hair system, please remove it prior to shampooing and do not wear it before your PRP treatments.
Please eat a normal breakfast or lunch the day of your PRP session.
Drink a bottle of water (500 mL) at least 2 hours before your session.
It is strongly recommended to take a hot shower to wash your hair that evening, after the treatment, to promote the effects of PRP.

Immediately Following Treatment:

It is normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling and/or soreness that may last from 2-5 days following your treatment. If you experience any pain or discomfort you may take Tylenol or other Acetaminophen-containing products as directed.
You may notice a tingling sensation while the cells are being activated.
In rare cases, skin infection or reaction may occur, which is easily treated with an antibiotic or inflammatory. Please contact our office immediately if you notice unusual discomfort.
Try to refrain from applying ice to the injected area as ice acts as an anti-inflammatory. Ice or cold compresses can be applied to reduce swelling if required.
Continue to avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Iburprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications for 3 days after your procedure (if possible try for 7 days).
Avoid vigorous exercise, sun and heat exposure for at least 2 days after your treatment.
Do not wet your hair for at least 3 hours after your treatment.
For the first 3 days, use shampoo that is pH balanced.
Do not use any hair produces for a least 6 hours the your treatment.
Avoid resuming Minoxidil (Formula 82M, Rogaine®), hair coloring, and straightening for 3 days.
Continue increased water intake the first weak after your treatment
Do not use blood thinning agents such as Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, Essential Fatty Acids and least one week after your treatment

Contact the Office Immediately if any of the Following Signs of Infection Occur: