The first part of understanding PRP for Non-Surgical Hair Loss is understanding the science. Platelets are the unsung heroes of the blood. When you get a cut or scrape, you may bleed, but the process only lasts as long as it takes for your blood to clot. The clotting process depends on your platelets. Platelets get their name from their signature shape, which is flattened and round like a dinner plate. These specialized cells form a sticky network at the site of a wound to seal it up.
Platelets communicate with one another chemically. If a damaged blood vessel needs patching up, platelets arrange themselves into a cohesive mesh by linking their extremities together. This process is called adhesion. Due to their pivotal roles in healing, platelets have earned a spot on the cutting edge of medical science.
World-class athletes have harnessed the power of their platelets to repair damaged tendons, ligaments, and joints for years. By drawing blood and purifying the sample, doctors can isolate platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into a powerful serum. PRP can be injected into the site of an injury to help speed up its healing process for civilians and pro athletes alike, making it a game-time decision for so many amazing treatments.
So, how does this relate to thinning hair? Platelets can be used to stimulate the dermal papilla cells found at the base of hair follicles. When properly activated, the follicles produce an increase in beta-catenin, the protein responsible for igniting new hair growth.[1] By supporting follicles at their very source, PRP elevates the body’s ability to sprout stunning results. To learn more about the wide array of possibilities presented by platelet-rich plasma, call (678) 894-9200 and ask us anything!