PRP contains special cells called Platelets, that can cause growth of the hair follicles by stimulating the stem cells and other cells in the microenvironment of the hair follicle. The primary purpose of using PRP in hair restoration is to stimulate inactive or newly implanted hair follicles into an active growth phase. Inside the Platelets are many intracellular structures such as glycogen, lysosomes and alpha granules. These granules within the PRP contain clotting and growth factors that are eventually released during the healing and repair process.
How Prp Therapy Is Performed?
Blood is drawn in as though you are having routine blood test at pathology lab. The PRP is taken from your body and is specially prepared by spinning down the blood cells to a high concentration. It is a closed sterile system and the platelets are concentrated to many times the normal blood values. An anaesthesia block is given to nerves of the scalp so that you do not feel any pain.
The highly concentrated platelet rich plasma (PRP) is then injected into the scalp. No sedation or any medication is given during the procedure to inhibit the ability to drive or use machinery. PRP can be used preoperatively, intraoperative, or post operatively. Multiple sessions of PRP are generally advised.
