Plasmatherapy or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)<\/b> has become very popular in recent years. The concept of PRP is quite simple: it involves taking a small amount of the patient’s blood, centrifuging it to separate the plasma (the liquid part of the blood) and the platelets, and then injecting the plasma with concentrated platelets into a designated area of the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n
Although this method began to be used in orthopaedics to treat tendons and joints, today it is mostly used in aesthetic dermatology to rejuvenate the skin of virtually any part of the body. Hands, face, d\u00e9colletage, neck. And I use hair plasmatherapy<\/b>, which I will tell you more about, as a supporting method in the treatment of some types of hair loss<\/b>. How does it actually work? What is my experience with plasmatherapy? And how much does PRP actually cost? I write about all this in this article.<\/p>\nPRP for hair loss<\/h2>\n
When it comes to hair loss, plasmatherapy works by <\/span>regenerates and nourishes the scalp and stimulates inactive hair follicles<\/b><\/span> into an active growth phase. While this will not create new hair follicles, it will strengthen the existing ones. And by activating the inactive follicles, new hair growth occurs, leading to <\/span>thicker and fuller hair<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> “Plasmatherapy is not a universal cure for hair loss. It can be used (with effect) to treat some types of alopecia and a few other conditions. You can see my patients’ experiences with plasmatherapy for hair in the individual medallions. I have applied hair PRP to dozens of patients and from their results I can confirm what the clinical studies show. Plasmatherapy treatment in combination with conventional treatment produces significantly better results than if conventional treatment or plasmatherapy alone is deployed.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Facts<\/span><\/p>\n Platelets (thrombocytes) contain many different types of growth factors<\/b> that you’ve probably never heard of. These include platelet-derived growth factor, transforming growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor and epidermal growth factor. These growth factors secreted by platelets help skin regeneration by:<\/p>\n The injected platelet-rich plasma contains a greater amount of growth factors than our blood. As a result, PRP improves and accelerates the growth of new cells.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> This patient originally came to me for a consultation with questions about hair transplants. After we discussed in detail the options to resolve the hair loss problem, the patient decided to try conventional treatment first. We put together a plan that consisted of a combination of topical and oral prescription medications and plasmatherapy.<\/p>\n<\/div> On the internet you can read a lot of half-truths and misleading information about the use of PRP<\/b> in the treatment of hair loss or various types of alopecia.<\/p>\n First of all, it should be pointed out that plasma therapy is not self-sustaining<\/b>. Although more and more clinical studies show the positive effect of this method in the treatment of various hair diseases, the combination of plasma therapy and oral or topical drugs<\/b> is still the most effective<\/b> (minoxidil<\/a><\/u>, finasteride<\/a><\/u> and others).<\/p>\n No injection of a drug into live skin is completely pain-free<\/b>. Patients experience minor pain during injection or pressure during individual injections of plasma into the skin. Of course, everyone has a different pain threshold and perceives pain differently. Pain during injection largely depends on the size and sharpness of the needle.<\/b> As there are more punctures in the skin during this procedure, the needle naturally dulls. Therefore, I use very thin needles for plasmatherapy and change them several times during the application.<\/p>\n Of course, there are also differences<\/b> in the application, better said in the quality of application<\/b>, so ideally you want to go to an expert in the treatment of hair loss. Of course, the amount of plasma applied, where the plasma is applied on the scalp, the spacing between injections, the depth of the injection and many other small details play an important role. And remember that plasmatherapy can only be applied by a doctor, never by an aesthetician, nurse or anyone else<\/b>.<\/p>\n Currently , there is no established method of preparing plasma for use in the treatment of hair diseases<\/b>. There are several methods of preparation, the amount of blood taken varies, the anticollagen used to prevent clotting in the tube varies, the time taken to centrifuge the blood varies and the composition of the resulting plasma varies. Pharmaceutical companies produce kits for the preparation and application of plasmatherapy at different price levels, which is why there is such a variance in application prices on the market<\/b>. No two plasmatherapies are the same, so ask before you apply what you will get.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> A great example of hair loss treatment with plasmatherapy before and after. 18 months after starting the treatment, complete hair regeneration was achieved with a combination of plasmatherapy and prescription drugs. As the patient suffers from regular seasonal hair loss, she attends plasma therapy every 3 months.<\/p>\n<\/div> The basis of everything is a detailed medical history and a correct diagnosis. PRP for hair is not suitable for every patient and for every diagnosis<\/b>. For some patients, better results can be achieved with another method of treatment, for some patients plasmatherapy cannot be performed at all<\/b>. This applies to patients with platelet disorders, certain types of heart disease or some patients with high blood pressure.<\/p>\n Therefore, it is not possible to make an appointment for hair plasmatherapy directly, you must always come to my office for an initial examination.<\/b> We will discuss your medical history together, diagnose your problem and then discuss whether or not plasma therapy is a suitable solution for you.<\/p>\n Your water intake is important. Ideally, increase fluid intake to at least 2-3 litres (not alcohol) for 24 hours before plasmatherapy. Ideally avoid drinking coffee, green tea, energy drinks and smoking before blood collection.<\/p>\n At least 3 days before the procedure, stop using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications<\/b> such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Valetol and others.<\/p>\n Blood collection: <\/b>a small amount of blood, usually 15 millilitres, is drawn from the patient’s arm. This process is similar to a normal blood draw.<\/p>\n Centrifugation: <\/b>the blood sample is put into a centrifuge where it is spun at high speed. This centrifugation separates the blood into layers, with the PRP layer containing a high concentration of platelets and growth factors.<\/p>\n Application: <\/b>Once the PRP is prepared, it is injected into the targeted areas of the scalp using a very fine mesotherapy needle. The application is only minimally painful<\/b>.<\/p>\n In 20-30 minutes it’s done and you can go home or to work. The procedure is non-invasive and no recovery is required<\/b>. Ideally, you should not exercise for a day after the application (the scalp is more sensitive and could be painful) and it is also a good idea to avoid excessive sweating (sauna, solarium, intense sports) until the needle puncture wounds are completely healed, i.e. at least 3 days. Do not wash your hair for at least a day after the application. It is advisable to protect yourself from direct sunlight for 3 days.<\/p>\n My other favourite option for the supportive treatment of hair loss is mesotherapy<\/b>, where the patient’s blood is not treated, but a pre-prepared solution rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, stem cells, peptides and enzymes is injected into the scalp<\/b>. In short, everything the hair needs to support its growth. Mesotherapy can be likened to dietary supplements, but in an injectable form that is directed directly to the areas where they are most beneficial. You can read more about mesotherapy in this article.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> “There are several brands of plasmatherapy, which differ in the method of preparation and the resulting composition of the plasma. And, of course, the price. Not all types of PRP are suitable or ideal for application to the scalp and to promote hair growth. If you decide to go for a plasma treatment, ask what you are actually getting. <\/i><\/p>\n One application in my office costs CZK 6,500 and a package of 3 treatments costs CZK 16,500.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> More and more research teams are beginning to focus on hair diseases and their treatment<\/b>. As a result, more and more information is coming out about how to better diagnose the diseases, understand how they are caused and what causes them, and how to treat them more successfully.<\/p>\n Plasmatherapy is primarily suitable for the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium<\/b>, but can also be used for other types of disease. It is ideal to undergo 3 treatments with monthly intervals between applications.<\/b> For some, the higher cost may be a barrier, so I do not force my patients to use this method.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.drbrabcova.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mask-Group-12-min-1-1.webp\" "\\"Mask-Group-12-min")
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Androgenic alopecia, male, 32 years old<\/h3><\/div>
Truth and myths about hair loss treatment with plasmatherapy<\/h2>\n
Hair plasmatherapy as the only and most effective method<\/h4>\n
Plasmatherapy is painless<\/h4>\n
Differences in the application of the PRP<\/span><\/h2>\n
No two plasmatherapies are the same<\/h4>\n
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Telogen Effluvium, female, 42 years old<\/h3><\/div>
How plasmatherapy treatment works step by step<\/h2>\n
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To whom I recommend hair plasmatherapy and to whom not<\/h2>\n