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Oct 25

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Is PRP The Same As Stem Cells?

By Alisan | Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet rich plasma and stem cells have many similarities. They are often used for the same procedures, such as non-surgical hair restoration. Considering they are both parts of regenerative medicine, patients sometimes ask, “Is PRP the same as stem cells?”

Platelet rich plasma and stem cells are not the same things. PRP is found in your blood and is vital to clotting. While always present in the blood, it elevates areas of trauma and healing. Therefore, when injected into a treatment area it produces collagen production and activates the body’s healing response.

Comparatively, stem cells come from bone marrow or fat. Unlike PRP where the patient’s own blood is drawn and the PRP isolated, the stem cells used for medical or cosmetic purposes usually come from various sources. A common one is donated human placenta. They are also part of the body’s healing process, but have the ability to become various specialized cells. This makes them especially effective for procedures such as hair restoration.

To learn more and discuss your treatment options, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online via chat or contact form.

Sep 06

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Can Stem Cells Cure Hair Loss?

By Alisan | 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.

Jun 28

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Is Platelet Rich Plasma The Same As Stem Cells?

By Alisan | 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.

Mar 29

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Does Stem Cell Hair Restoration Work?

By Alisan | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

When looking for a way to restore thinning and lost hair, it is not uncommon for patients to come across stem cell hair restoration. Understanding that it is a non-surgical method, patients often have questions about this method. Among one of the most frequently heard questions is, “Does stem cell hair restoration work?”

Stem cell hair restoration uses a combination of platelet rich plasma and growth factors to stimulate new hair growth. PRP and the stem cells supplement one another to repair damaged hair follicles and create an ideal environment for new hair growth. Usually, the stem cells come from donated placenta cells which are rich in nutrients and growth factors.

Patients will see varying results from stem cell hair restoration. Patients who are good candidates typically see the beginning of new hair after treatment two or three. On average, patients undergo go four to six stem cell hair restoration treatments and may choose to continue yearly treatments to further hinder hair loss.

The best candidates are those who have begun to see hair thinning and loss due to genetic factors. Patients who have extensive hair loss or are completely bald will usually not benefit from non-surgical hair restoration. However, our hair restoration experts can better evaluate if stem cell hair restoration is right for you.

To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also contact us online using our online contact form.

Dec 07

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Hair Restoration Seattle: Stem Cell Hair Restoration Technique

By realdrseattle | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Non-invasive hair restoration techniques have grown in popularity. It started with platelet rich plasma hair restoration but has grown to include other injection hair restoration procedures. Stem cell hair restoration, for example, has shown good results for many patients with thinning hair. How does the procedure differ from PRP hair restoration? What is the stem cell hair restoration technique?

From the patient’s perspective, the two procedures will look extremely similar. The only major difference is that PRP may or may not be used in conjunction with stem cells. Otherwise, both procedures consist of multiple small injections into the areas of the scalp that experience thin hair. Each comes with little downtime and many of the same side effects. Overall, they are non-invasive ways to restore hair growth.

The main difference between PRP and stem cell hair restoration is what they do when injected into the scalp. PRP is a substance found in blood that can stimulate healing. Stem cells serve as part of our body’s repair system and tackle the damaged hair follicles directly. Non-surgical hair restoration works best when you combine PRP, which stimulates the body’s natural processes, and stem cells. The stem cells used in our hair restoration are donated human placental cells.

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also contact us online through chat and contact form.

Oct 12

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Stem Cell Hair Bellevue: Is Stem Cell Therapy Effective For Hair Regrowth?

By realdrseattle | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet rich plasma injections are a common non-surgical therapy for hair growth. Recently, new injectable methods and materials have become exciting new therapies for hair growth, including stem cells. At PRP in Seattle, we utilize two types of stem cells. Firstly, stem cells from pig bladders, known as ACell offer a stem cell hair restoration method. Secondly, we also use donated placental stem cells. When looking at the Seattle hair therapy options, patients often ask: is stem cell therapy effective for hair regrowth?

Stem cells–both in the body and when used in hair restoration–hold large amounts of potential. Often, our PRP injectors combine stem cells with platelet rich plasma. This combination of PRP and stem cells work together to repair hair follicles and contribute to hair growth. PRP induces collagen and the body’s healing processes. Stem cells lay the groundwork and foundation in the follicles to sustain and slow overall hair loss.

Overall, stem cell therapy has proven effective for hair regrowth in good candidates. People experiencing hair thinning or genetic hair loss, who have not yet reached the more advanced stages of hair loss, are often good candidates for stem cell hair restoration Seattle.

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112 or contact us online

Mar 02

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PRP With ACell: How They Work Together

By realdrseattle | Hair Restoration | One Comment

During some hair restoration techniques, platelet rich plasma is combined with ACell. PRP comes from the patient’s blood on the day of treatment. ACell is a type of stem cell derived from pig bladders. When injected into the scalp, these two regenerative tools can provide visible results and hair growth.

Platelet rich plasma acts as fertilizer for your hair follicles. When injected, it tells your body that there has been an injury. Your body then sends defenses such as white blood cells and proteins to heal the microscopic injury. Additionally, PRP itself contains growth factors and hormones that support hair growth. This can help heal damaged hair follicles and promote the growth of new hair in the treatment area.

ACell provides the topsoil for your new hair. When your scalp has damaged (but not inactive) hair follicles, skin issues, or your hair loss is more extensive, ACell can bond with your existing skin to provide a new, nutrient-rich environment that can better support hair.

When you choose to combine PRP and ACell during your hair restoration treatment, you receive the most advanced injectable hair restoration procedure available. To schedule your consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at (206) 279-2112 or contact us online.

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