PRP, or platelet rich plasma, has revolutionized aesthetics. One widespread use for prp is hair regeneration for people who are experiencing the early stages of hair loss. Thinning hair affects a vast majority of men and women as they enter their thirties, forties, and beyond. Some patients are genetically programmed for baldness as early as their twenties.
The early stages of balding can negatively impact your self-confidence or make you look far older than you are.
PRP hair loss treatment in Houston offers a natural, non-surgical way to boost hair growth and help trigger the body to produce more natural hair in the thinning areas.
PRP, or platelet rich plasma, is a concentrated, regenerative “booster shot” produced from your own blood and then injected into your scalp.
Platelets are cells in your blood that trigger blood clotting and promote healing, growth, and regeneration, and plasma is the liquid part of your blood. By drawing a small quantity of blood and separating the platelets, we create PRP serum: a shot of your plasma with a concentrated amount of growth-stimulating platelets.
If you have lost too much hair for PRP hair loss therapy to work effectively on its own, PRP can be combined with a hair transplant to create a comprehensive hair rejuvenation system to restore lost hair in balding areas, from hairline to crown.
Although you may be prone to losing a few hairs each day, it does not lead to noticeable hair loss as the follicle is still active. Hair moves through several phases, one of which is shedding, after which the hair is regenerated – if the follicle is healthy and producing. When the follicle becomes inactive is when you will start to experience thinning hair, or your hairline starts to recede. While hair transplant therapy may be needed if the hair loss happened long ago, PRP therapy treats the underlying causes of hair loss by restoring life to dying hair follicles. PRP therapy can:
By treating the causes of hair loss with PRP therapy, you can ward off the progression of hair loss in the early stages.
PRP hair loss treatment is quick and relatively painless. A PRP hair treatment can require as little as thirty minutes, and typically no longer than an hour. Patients usually report the procedure as being easy to tolerate. The sensation is similar to the experience of any injection.
Our Houston PRP hair loss treatment patients typically require minimal recovery time and can resume their routine immediately, with no downtime. You may need to avoid vigorous activity or exercise for one or two days.
Most patients notice increased hair growth three to six months after treatment, with further improvements over time. Some patients see optimum results with only one treatment, while others may need additional treatments.
Dr. Sam Sukkar at the Clinic for Plastic Surgery in Houston has nearly two decades of experience performing cosmetic treatments and has performed thousands of successful procedures. He stays current on the latest advancements and techniques in hair restoration for the benefit of his patients who are experiencing hair loss. Dr. Sukkar and his friendly staff are committed to compassionate care and strive to offer the most effective, custom-tailored prp hair loss treatment Houston has to offer. If you are struggling with thinning hair, PRP hair restoration is the natural way to restore healthy hair growth. Connect with our friendly team to find out more about this regenerative treatment.
If you’re ready to explore your cosmetic options, we invite you to schedule a consultation at The Clinic for Plastic Surgery today.
During your private meeting in our Clear Lake office, we will carefully assess the cosmetic imperfections you’d most like to address, before creating a custom treatment plan designed to sculpt the exquisite appearance you deserve.
From the first time you walk into The Clinic for Plastic Surgery, you’ll know that you are in a place that cares about results. Under the leadership of Dr. Sukkar, The Clinic for Plastic Surgery has become Houston’s plastic surgery center of choice. Experience the difference for yourself by scheduling a consultation today.
