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Nov 29

What Is Platelet Poor Plasma?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Injections

At PRP In Seattle, we deal exclusively with platelet rich plasma. However, platelet rich plasma is only one component of plasma and blood as a whole. In comparison to platelet rich plasma, there is also platelet poor plasma. Let’s take a look at, “What is platelet poor plasma?”

Platelet poor plasma is essentially plasma with a low platelet count. This is in contrast to platelet rich plasma which is plasma with a high concentration of platelets. Platelets help the blood clot and serve important functions within the blood. While PRP is used more in the medical and aesthetic fields, platelet poor plasma does also have a few indications.

Like how platelet rich plasma can aid in the healing of soft tissue injuries, platelet poor plasma also can help with certain muscle injuries as well as arthritis. It works similarly to platelet rich plasma, but does not come with the same inflammatory response that platelet rich plasma sometimes does. For patients who experience this, platelet poor plasma may help. This is also true in some cases of hair restoration.

To schedule an appointment and learn more about platelet rich plasma, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach out online via chat or contact form.

Nov 01

Can PRP Help A Receding Hairline?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

A receding hairline is one of the most relevant cosmetic concerns for men and some women. It can start sometimes as early as high school or college in those with a genetic predisposition. Most men will experience a receding hairline to an extent, but the severity and visibility of it will depend largely on their genetics and various other factors. Since there is little to do to stop a receding hairline, our patients often ask, “Can PRP help a receding hairline?”

The answer is yes, but the way it will help will be different for every individual. Though, most PRP experts agree that platelet rich plasma injected into the areas of loss can maintain the current position of your hairline and slow down the overall loss. Depending on how long ago you lost hair further up in your hairline, it may even result in some restoration.

The hairline is a tricky area to restore non-surgically. While possible, patients will usually see the best results if they start treatment as quickly as they can once they notice their hairline receding. This will likely yield the best results.

To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach out online using our chat or contact forms.

Oct 04

Can You Stop DHT From Attacking Hair Follicles?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

DHT, or dihydrotestosterone, is a male sex hormone that is essential for hair growth. This accounts for why those assigned males at birth tend to have more body hair. The hormone is present in both male and female people but exists in much higher levels in men. However, in certain people, DHT can begin to shrink hair follicles. This leads to what is referred to as genetic hair loss or male pattern baldness. So, can you stop DHT from attacking hair follicles?

The answer is not exactly. However, with various treatments and therapies, you can slow the effect that DHT has on hair follicles. Currently, there is no permanent reversal or treatment. One of the most effective therapies for people experiencing the early signs of male or female pattern baldness is PRP hair restoration.

When a patient starts PRP hair restoration early enough, they can slow the progression of genetic hair loss. It helps repair damaged hair follicles to restore thinning hair. While PRP cannot permanently restore hair or reverse hair loss, it can help patients keep their hair longer.

Though, it is important to note that if a patient’s hair loss is too advanced, PRP hair restoration may not be as effective or provide the desired results. Your provider can determine whether platelet rich plasma is a viable option for your hair loss during a consultation. To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach out online using chat or contact form.

Sep 06

Can Stem Cells Cure Hair Loss?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration

Hair loss–while often a natural part of aging for some people–can cause a lot of insecurity and distress. For men and women who experience genetic hair loss, they often want to know if it can be stopped. There are many treatments for hair loss that can slow the loss and sometimes even restore hair. However, many of these are not permanent solutions. With many new options, patients wonder, “Can stem cells cure hair loss?”

Before answering this question, it is important to look at the different causes of hair loss and the available treatments. The most common cause of hair loss in the average person is genetic. Some people are predisposed to hair loss as they get older. While especially common in men, it can also occur in women. Some mild hair loss or thinning is normal during the aging process, but genetic hair loss happens quicker, in larger areas, and can lead to total baldness.

Genetic hair loss cannot be cured or reversed. Other forms of hair loss such as those related to medications, autoimmune diseases, and injuries can often be restored completely depending upon the situation. However, when baldness has an outside cause like this, even restoration treatments are unlikely to help.

So, the quickest answer is, no, stem cells do not cure hair loss. They do significantly slow it though and often contribute to having thicker hair longer. It may even fill in areas of thinning. To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online using chat or contact form.

Aug 16

What Is The Maximum Age For PRP Hair Restoration?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet rich plasma hair restoration is a non-surgical hair restoration method that needs to begin before hair loss reaches a critical point. Typically, the best time to start PRP hair restoration is when hair is beginning to thin. Therefore, some providers may discuss age limits on the procedure, or not want to treat patients above a certain age. What is the maximum age for PRP hair restoration?

In technicality, there is no “maximum” age that one reaches where they are no longer a candidate for PRP hair restoration in Seattle. However, it is especially unlikely and uncommon for patients above 35 to undergo the treatment. While not impossible, most patients have passed the threshold of hair loss by that age where PRP hair restoration would simply not provide the ideal results.

The providers at PRP In Seattle have treated patients as young as their early twenties to their forties and beyond. A good rule to follow is if you have large areas of no hair (more than just patches of thinning) or are completely (or almost) bald, PRP hair restoration is likely not the right treatment for you.

Ultimate, the best way to determine if you are a good candidate for PRP hair restoration is to schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle. Call us at 206-279-2112 or reach out online using our chat or contact form.

Jul 19

What Is The Success Rate Of PRP Injections?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Injections

Platelet rich plasma injections have been used for decades in sports medicine, particularly to treat soft tissue injuries and pain. PRP injections have shown great success in slowing the rate of hair thinning and non-surgically restoring hair. Before undergoing PRP hair restoration, patients often want to know, “What is the success rate of PRP injections?”

Overall, the success rate of PRP injections depends on the patient, how extensive their hair loss, and biological factors. Usually, after two to three treatments, patients begin to see the rate of hair thinning slow and some hair regrowth. After the initial round of four to six treatments, PRP hair restoration requires at least one yearly touch-up treatment to maintain results.

While there is no consensus on the exact success rate of PRP injections for hair restoration, it sits between 70-90% for the average patient. It tends to work better in younger patients beginning to experience the effects of genetic hair loss and thinning. However, your provider will discuss this with you.

Factors that may reduce the effectiveness of PRP are if you smoke, if your hair loss is too far along, if you’re completely bald, or if the hair loss is due to another medical condition or medication. Success rates of other PRP injections are similar and tend to be in the 80 percentile.

To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach out to us online via our contact form or chat.

Jul 05

Does PRP For Hair Really Work?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

When considering hair restoration options, patients want to try the ones they can feel confident will provide results. Since reasons for hair loss differ and every individual person responds differently to every treatment, it can be difficult to find the right hair restoration technique for you. When patients come to us with concerns about hair restoration, a frequent question we hear is, “Does PRP for hair really work?”

PRP hair restoration is a great method for restoring thinning hair and reversing the early stages of genetic hair loss. It can slow the hair loss process. Therefore, PRP for hair usually does work well in these situations. Occasion touch up treatments every year or so can continue to hinder hair loss as you grow older.

For patients who have seen more rapid hair loss or who are at the more advanced stages of hair loss, PRP hair restoration may not be the most effective option. Sometimes, in cases where hair was lost due to medications or disease, PRP may help hair growth once resolved. Though, the hair usually will return regardless. Otherwise, for older patients or those with more extensive loss, your provider may recommend hair transplant surgery or other similar procedure.

PRP hair restoration can work well with other hair restoration treatments such as minoxidil. Your provider can discuss these options with you. To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach out online via chat or contact form.

Jun 28

Is Platelet Rich Plasma The Same As Stem Cells?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

When it comes to non-surgical hair restoration, there many different options. Patients may often hear terms like “PRP”, “stem cells”, and “ACell” when it comes to some of these options. It can be confusing to tell the difference between what these regenerative technologies work and what they are. A common question we hear related to this is, “Is platelet rich plasma the same as stem cells?”

Platelet rich plasma and stem cells are different. First, let’s understand what platelet rich plasma is and how it works. Platelet rich plasma is a component of your blood–specifically plasma–that is especially rich in platelets which are small cell clusters that promote blood clotting. When used in hair restoration, platelet rich plasma instigates your body’s healing response to repair hair follicles and hair regrowth.

Stem cells are the rawest form of your body’s cells. This means that they have the potential to develop into a variety of different types of cells. When used for hair restoration, stem cells can work as a repair system and become cells that rejuvenate the scalp and build a healthy environment for new hair.

At PRP In Seattle, we sometimes combine PRP and stem cells together during hair restoration treatments for improved results and to give you the best chance of seeing optimal results. To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online via chat or contact form.

Jun 21

Is PRP Better Than Hair Transplant?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Two of the arguably most effective hair restoration methods are PRP hair restoration and hair transplant surgery. Generally, the effectiveness of each of these treatments depends on the degree of hair loss and age. For patients who have tried many hair restoration techniques, or those who want to avoid surgery, they often ask, “Is PRP better than hair transplant?”

The answer to this question depends on a few factors. First off, PRP hair restoration is not effective if a patient is in the more advanced stages of hair loss. Usually, PRP hair restoration is best for younger patients who are beginning to experience the initial hair thinning and loss that comes with genetic hair loss. For these patients, PRP is often a better fit than hair transplant surgery.

However, for patients who have lost large amounts of hair, or who have little hair left, hair transplant surgery may better serve their needs. This is usually true for older patients with more significant loss or thinning. Hair transplants will typically provide the best results to these patients.

While both treatments cannot treat completely bald patients, the best hair restoration technique for you depends on the extent and specifics of your hair loss. Our hair restoration experts can determine whether PRP is better than hair transplant surgery for you or vice versa.

To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online via chat or contact form.

Jun 07

How Fast Does Hair Grow After PRP?

By Dr. Craig Jonov | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Using platelet rich plasma injections for hair restoration is becoming one of the most popular and effective methods for restoring genetic hair loss. Men and women who experience hair loss often want to see the largest amount of hair regrowth in the shortest amount of time possible. During a PRP hair consultation in Seattle, one of the most frequent questions our providers hear is, “How fast does hair grow after PRP?”

The answer to this question will differ for every patient based on their biology, medical history, and treatment plan. Since PRP takes time to stimulate collagen and hair regrowth in the scalp, most patients will not see new hair until after their second or third session. Over the coming weeks and months, patients can expect to see more hair growth.

For some patients who are also using hair growth medications in conjunction with their PRP treatments may see results faster. Some patients with certain medical conditions may also see that it takes longer for them to see the results they want. Usually, about nine months to one year after the initial treatment is when patients see a noticeable difference.

During your consultation, your provider will explain what you can expect from PRP hair restoration in Seattle. To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online using our contact form or chat.

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