PRP Hair Restoration

PRP hair restoration is a treatment that can help patients see thicker, natural hair growth without requiring surgical methods. Experiencing hair loss can negatively impact your confidence and make you look older than you are. Hair loss comes in many forms, and each patient may experience it in a way. There are several reasons why people lose their hair, including genetics, age, hormonal imbalances, and various health conditions.

To help patients treat their hair loss, Nubo Spa offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair restoration. Our Bay Area medspa has helped countless individuals reduce the effects of hair loss to enjoy fuller, healthier-looking heads of hair and live their lives with confidence.

If you would like to explore how platelet-rich plasma can help you restore your hair, then take the first step by scheduling a consultation with one of our talented professionals. By understanding the history of your hair loss and your goals, we can create an effective treatment that offers satisfactory results.

If you have any further questions or would prefer to schedule an appointment over the phone, please do not hesitate to call our Berkeley office at (510) 637-9394.

About PRP Hair Restoration

PRP therapy is an effective treatment used for several different health conditions, including skin issues, wounds, and hair loss. As a non-surgical solution, platelet-rich plasma hair restoration treatment is a minimally invasive process of extracting your blood platelets from a blood sample to create a serum called Autologous Conditioned Plasma. A PRP injection is immunologically neutral, meaning it does not elicit an immune system response, and it does not threaten to cause any negative reactions such as allergic responses or hypersensitivity to foreign bodies.

When the PRP serum is injected into the scalp, it is activated to release powerful molecules designed to target dormant hair follicles. With a multitude of growth factors, the PRP triggers inactive hair follicles to “wake up,” jumpstarting your existing hair growth process. The result is hair that looks thicker, healthier, and stronger!

Benefits

Dozens of benefits come with platelet-rich plasma hair restoration. At Nubo Spa, our patients experience:

Candidates

Because hair loss stems from several different issues, PRP hair restoration is designed to offer skin repair and restore the hair formerly grown in your targeted area. This cutting-edge solution can be used to reverse hair loss caused by age, genetics, alopecia, hormonal changes, unhealthy or brittle hair, and more. Any patient experiencing hair loss because of these factors (and others) can receive a platelet-rich plasma treatment from one of the expert providers at Nubo Spa.

Personal Consultation

Your skincare specialist leaves no stone unturned at your initial consultation. Your customized treatment plan is based on what we learn about your history of hair loss, your concerns, and your goals. Nubo Spa is fully invested in bringing back the hair you once had, and our specialists are committed to working with you to make that happen.

Preparation

There is little patient preparation required for a platelet-rich plasma hair restoration treatment. However, there are some steps we recommend taking to maximize your results. Patients should refrain from taking any blood-thinning medications or supplements and drinking alcohol for a few days before their treatment. Additionally, maintaining clean, well-hydrated skin can help optimize the outcome of PRP hair restorations.

Procedure

Your Nubo Spa skincare specialist will begin the PRP treatment by applying a topical numbing cream to ensure your comfort. Once the targeted area is numb, a sample of your blood is drawn from your arm and placed into a sterilized vial. The sample is then placed in a centrifuge to isolate the plasma from the rest of your red blood cells and other blood elements.

After separation, the plasma is delicately injected into the thinning areas of your scalp, stimulating the body’s natural growth process to encourage hair growth. Each patient receives a different concentration of platelets in the plasma injected into the scalp. This depends on many factors but is largely determined by the state of your hair loss and your restoration goals. ⁽¹⁾

Recent studies have shown that increased platelet levels influence many different parts of the body and its systems. Inflammation, cell reproduction, tissue growth, wound healing, and more are all responsive to platelets and blood cells and can be influenced by an influx of these. ⁽¹⁾

When used for hair restoration, platelet-rich plasma stimulates the release of growth factors and cytokines. Cytokines are small proteins that act like messengers in our body, and they typically initiate new growth in cells. When your hair follicles receive this prompt, your cells do not simply reproduce as normal. New cells are formed in a healthy, natural way, and this leads to increased hair mass.

PRP hair restoration is conducive to even the busiest of schedules. The revolutionary treatment is a comfortable outpatient procedure and takes about one hour to perform. Once you have received your PRP injections, you may resume most normal activities as there is virtually no recovery time.

Recovery

Because platelet-rich plasma treatments are non-invasive and non-surgical, very little recovery is required. You may experience some soreness on your scalp, but this will be minimal. You will be able to carry on with your normal routines immediately after the procedure.

If you exercise daily, we recommend that you get this out of the way before receiving your PRP treatment. While complications are unlikely, excessive movement and sweating are generally not recommended. You should also avoid touching your scalp as much as possible and not wear any hats for a couple of days. When bathing, wash your scalp gently for the first few days.

Results

The effects of hair regrowth are initially subtle, as with any regrowth treatment. To ensure your hair makes a full recovery, PRP hair restoration procedures are typically completed over three appointments. For the best results, we recommend maintenance treatments every four to six months to document condition and growth. Once you begin to see results, you may notice a healthier scalp and an improved head of hair.

Corresponding & Complementary Procedures

Various medications and supplements can enhance your hair restoration results. One of the most popular is minoxidil. This is a medication that is administered as a topical solution massaged into the scalp daily. ⁽²⁾

Your Nubo Spa provider can help you explore other options during your consultation and throughout your treatment.

Cost of Platelet-Rich Plasma Hair Restoration in the Bay Area

The total cost of a platelet-rich plasma hair restoration treatment varies for each patient. Pricing depends on how many sessions are required to achieve the desired results, the concentration of platelets in the PRP solution, the scale of the treatment, your personal goals, the starting state of your hair, and more.

You will receive a price estimate when you discuss your treatment at your consultation. If you have any questions about our medspa, our procedures, pricing, payments, or anything else, please do not hesitate to reach out! Call our Berkely office at (510) 637-9394 to get the information you need.

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References

1. Paichitrojjana A, Paichitrojjana A. Platelet Rich Plasma and Its Use in Hair Regrowth: A Review. Drug Design, Development and Therapy. 2022;Volume 16:635-645. doi:https://doi.org/10.2147/dddt.s356858
2. Nestor MS, Ablon G, Gade A, Han H, Fischer DL. Treatment options for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy, side effects, compliance, financial considerations, and ethics. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2021;20(12). doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.14537