Growth Factor Therapy For Hairloss

WHAT IS GROWTH FACTOR THERAPY FOR HAIRLOSS?

Growth factor therapy for hair loss involves using concentrated growth factors, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to stimulate hair follicles and promote hair regrowth. During treatment, a small sample of the patient’s blood is collected and processed to isolate the PRP, which contains a high concentration of growth factors and other bioactive proteins. This PRP is then injected into the scalp at areas experiencing hair loss.

The growth factors in PRP promote the proliferation of dermal papilla cells, which are vital for hair follicle growth, and stimulate angiogenesis, improving blood flow to the hair follicles. This process rejuvenates dormant follicles, prolongs the hair growth phase, and enhances hair density and thickness over time.

Growth factor therapy offers a promising solution for individuals with alopecia, leveraging the body’s natural healing mechanisms to address the underlying causes of hair loss. While results may vary, multiple treatment sessions and maintenance treatments can help sustain the benefits and improve overall hair health.

BENEFITS/ADVANTAGES OF GROWTH FACTOR THERAPY FOR HAIRLOSS

  1. Stimulates Hair Follicles: Growth factors, such as those found in platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stimulate the proliferation of dermal papilla cells, which are essential for hair follicle growth. By activating dormant follicles, growth factor therapy promotes the initiation of new hair growth cycles, leading to increased hair density and thickness over time.

  2. Natural and Safe: Growth factor therapy utilizes the patient’s own blood, making it a natural and safe treatment option. Since PRP is derived from the patient’s blood sample, there is minimal risk of allergic reactions or adverse side effects. This makes it suitable for individuals who may be sensitive to other hair loss treatments or medications.

  3. Non-Surgical: Growth factor therapy is a non-surgical procedure that can be performed in a medical office setting. Unlike hair transplant surgery, which requires downtime and carries the risk of scarring, growth factor therapy involves minimal discomfort and recovery time. Patients can typically resume their daily activities immediately after treatment.

  4. Improves Scalp Health: In addition to stimulating hair follicles, growth factor therapy improves the overall health and vitality of the scalp. Growth factors promote angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, which enhances blood flow to the scalp and delivers essential nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicles. This creates an optimal environment for hair growth and improves the condition of the scalp.

  5. Customizable Treatment: Growth factor therapy can be tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. Treatment protocols can be adjusted based on factors such as the extent of hair loss, the underlying cause of alopecia, and the patient’s response to therapy. This customization ensures that patients receive personalized care and optimized results.

  6. Long-lasting Results: While multiple treatment sessions may be necessary to achieve optimal results, growth factor therapy can provide long-lasting benefits for individuals with hair loss. By rejuvenating hair follicles and promoting healthy hair growth cycles, growth factor therapy can help maintain improved hair density and thickness over an extended period.

Overall, growth factor therapy offers a safe, natural, and effective approach to treating hair loss, with the potential to significantly improve hair density, thickness, and scalp health.

HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT TAKE?

Depending up on the area that needs to be treated the procedure takes about only 60-90 minutes.