Are you seeking a natural solution to combat hair loss due to androgenic alopecia? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair restoration may be the answer. Platelet-rich plasma is a specialized concentration of platelets, extracted from whole blood through precise centrifugation, eliminating red blood cells. In this blog post, we'll explore the science behind PRP, its benefits for androgenic alopecia (commonly known as male-pattern baldness), and why it has emerged as a highly sought-after treatment for natural hair restoration!

Understanding Androgenic Alopecia:

Androgenic alopecia is a hereditary condition that affects both men and women, leading to hair thinning and loss. It's linked to a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which shrinks hair follicles over time, causing them to produce thinner and shorter hair strands. PRP therapy offers a promising solution by addressing the root cause of this condition.

How PRP for Hair Restoration Works:

PRP is a concentrated serum derived from your own blood, rich in platelets, growth factors, and bioactive proteins. When injected into the scalp, PRP stimulates dormant hair follicles, promoting increased hair thickness and density. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the process:

1. Consultation: before you embark on your journey towards natural hair restoration, you will have a consultation with your doctor to ensure you are a suitable candidate

2. Blood draw: a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm, to cultivate your potent platelet-rich plasma serum

3. Centrifugation: the drawn blood is processed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components

4. Injection: the PRP is carefully injected into targeted areas of the scalp, focusing on regions experiencing hair thinning or loss

5. Stimulation of growth: the growth factors in PRP work to stimulate hair follicles, triggering the production of thicker, healthier hair strands

Benefits of PRP for Hair Restoration:

1. Natural and safe: PRP uses your body's own healing components, minimizing the risk of adverse reactions.

2. Effective Results: Results may become visible as early as four weeks after the initial treatment. Most patients experience significant improvements after completing an initial series of four treatments, spaced four weeks apart.

3. Non invasive: Unlike surgical hair restoration procedures, PRP is a non-invasive solution with minimal downtime.

About the Author:

Nice to meet you! My name is Dr. Sydney Green, ND and I am a Naturopathic Doctor in Victoria, BC, Canada. My areas of focus include medical aesthetics, musculoskeletal injection therapies for pain, skin health, hormone health, and health optimization. I am dedicated to providing comprehensive care that addresses the unique health needs of each individual. My mission is to empower patients to achieve self-confidence, strength, and autonomy through services that are grounded in science and education.

Dr. Syd Green, ND