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Platelet rich plasma, also known as "PRP" is an injection treatment whereby a person's own blood is used. Approximately 12 mls of blood is drawn from the individual patient into a syringe. The blood is spun in a special centrifuge to separate its components (red blood cells, platelet rich plasma, platelet poor plasma and Buffy coat). Platelets are very small cells in your blood that are involved in the clotting and healing process. When PRP is injected into the damaged area it causes a mild inflammation that triggers the healing cascade. As the platelets organize in the treatment area they release a number of enzymes to promote healing and tissue responses including attracting stem cells and growth factors to repair the damaged area. As a result new collagen begins to develop. As the collagen matures it begins to shrink causing the tightening and strengthening of the damaged area.

It is recommended to do 3-5 treatments 1 month apart in order to see results. PRP for the scalp has the following benefits:
-Increases blood supply to the hair follicle

-Increases shaft size (thickness)

-Triggers and maintains growth phase

-Controls hair growth cycle

-Decreases hair loss