The concentrated platelets in our blood has growth factors that, when injected into the skin and scalp, stimulates tissue regeneration and growth of the hair follicles. PRP stimulates inactive hair follicles into an active growth phase, with specific cells that causes hair growth including:

• Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF)—promotes blood vessel growth, cell replication, skin formation
• Transforming Growth-Factor-Beta (TGF-b)—promotes growth of matrix between cells, bone metabolism
• Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)—promotes blood vessel formation
• Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)—promotes cell growth and differentiation, blood vessel formation, collagen formation
• Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 (FGF-2)—promotes growth of specialized cells and blood vessel formation; and, Insulin Like Growth Factor – (IGF)—a regulator of normal physiology in nearly every type of cell in the body

Most patients with healthy immune systems are eligible for PRP treatment.

Patients who might not be eligible for PRP treatment are those with:

• Histories of heavy smoking, drug and alcohol use.
• Medical diagnosis of platelet dysfunction syndromes, thrombocytopenia's, hypofibrinogenemia, hemodynamic instability, sepsis, acute and chronic Infections, chronic liver disease, anti-coagulation therapy, chronic skin diseases or cancer, metabolic and systemic disorders.

Dr. Salti will examine all clients upon consultation to determine eligibility and explain what treatments are available per person.

The provider will draw a small amount of blood in a specific kit and process it in the Emcyte centrifuge. The centrifuge will concentrate the platelets around 5-9 times over the baseline and separate it from the harming white blood cells (granulocytes) and the irritating red blood cells. The higher and purer the concentration, the better results you get, which is why it is important to ask about the type of centrifuge treatment the office uses.

While the blood is processed, the provider will block the nerves with either topical or local anesthesia. Once the PRP is ready, it will be injected in a timely manner into the scalp with a very fine needle. After the procedure, the patient can drive and wash their hair normally. The procedure is quick and very tolerable.

In general, 3-6 treatments spaced 3-5 weeks is recommended for better results. Results vary among individuals.