Hair loss is a natural process that we all dread. Losing hair is our worst nightmare. Hair loss is not just losing the hair but also the decrease in the quality of hair. It is natural to experience the hair becoming brittle and thinner. As much as it sends us into panic, we try different treatments. We are always looking for natural hair restoration treatments. PRP Hair Toronto is a natural hair restoration treatment that makes use of the healing factors present in the blood. It makes use of the platelet-rich plasma to repair damaged hair follicles, stimulate hair growth and help you achieve healthier and fuller hair. Here is how this treatment works.
What happens during PRP?
The platelet-rich plasma, which is used for the treatment contains active growth factors. When it is injected into the scalp, it can help repair damaged follicles. To retrieve this plasma, a small sample of blood is drawn from the patient. It is spun in a centrifuge at high speed till the stem cells and platelets don’t separate from other blood components. After the plasma has been isolated, it is injected back into the scalp using a needle. The injection leaves a very small amount of plasma close to the hair follicles. As the growth factors and stem cells have been left behind close to the follicles, it helps to accelerate hair growth. The hair that is produced is of higher quality. This happens because the healing and growth factors work to restore and stimulate hair.
Is this a standalone treatment or can be paired with other treatments?
PRP can effectively restore hair loss. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment for certain types of hair loss. It is effective for male and female hair loss. You can choose to pair this up with a hair transplantation procedure as well. The pairing can help produce great results. During hair transplantation, the follicles are cut off from the blood supply before they are placed back into the scalp. When follicles are away from the natural blood supply for a long time, it can bring down the survival rate. As PRP therapy helps to stimulate blood vessels, pairing it up with hair transplantation can increases the chances of survival. It will also dramatically improve the quality of hair.
What are the different growth factors present in the PRP serum?
There are various growth factors which play different roles in natural hair restoration through PRP therapy. The platelet-derived growth factors support blood vessel growth, cell replication and the formation of the skin. The matrix between cells and bone metabolism is taken care of by transforming growth factor bets. The promotion of blood vessel formation is done by the vascular endothelial growth factor. Epidermal growth factor promotes cell growth. It also stimulates collagen and blood vessel formation. The growth of specialised cells and the formation of blood vessels are taken care of by fibroblast growth factors. The Insulin growth factor regulates the normal physiology of the cell. This is how the various growth factors work to restore hair.
