Although there are a number of reasons why people may lose their hair such as stress and anxiety, it is estimated that 30 Million women and 50 Million men experience hair loss as a result of genetics. 
 
The most common form of hair loss is Androgenetic Alopecia often known as Male and Female Patterned Baldness. This condition is caused by Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which attacks to the hair follicles causing them to get smaller which results in thinner hair and continues until the hair follicle no longer produces any hair at all (except for around the back and sides of the head).  

There are a number of indicators that you are losing your hair however some of the most common are?

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After a Full Consultation and Assessment, a small sample of blood is drawn from a vein in the arm. The sample is processed using a centrifuge to separate the platelets from the blood.

The platelet plasma is then centrifuged again to produce the injectable protein liquid. The protein liquid is then injected into area to be treated. If PRP therapy is used alongside microneedling; the protein liquid is applied directly to the skin.

Preparation and processing of the PRP liquid takes around 20minutes and around 30-45 minutes for delivery of the treatment.

As with all procedures involving needles, there may be slight discomfort at site of injection. An atopic anaesthetic cream can be applied to area prior to treatment to alleviate sensation.

There is very little downtime to this treatment and there are no lasting side effects from PRP treatment so normal activity can resume immediately.

Clients may experience localised irritation/discomfort, swelling and redness from treatment, this typically subsides around 24-48 hours. Anti-inflammatory pain relief such as Ibuprofen should not be used as it will interfere with the healing process affecting outcome of treatment.

Small bruising from blood extraction/injection site may occur.

It is recommended to refrain from excessive exercise and minimise UV exposure for 24-48 hours after treatment.

Usually 3 Treatments are required, with each treatment being 3-4 weeks apart. Treatment can be repeated as maintenance every 6 months if required. Results can vary between patients.

The noticeable effects of PRP on Hair Loss is usually around 6 months. The Hair grows in 3 stages, Anagen, Catagen and Telogen and the life cycle of these 3 stages is approximatley 3 months.

As the current hairs are gat different stages in the cycle, we must allow the current hairs fall out so that they can be replaced with new stronger, healthier hairs when the cycle restarts.