The PRP (Platelet-rich plasma) is a regenerative therapy that uses the effect of autologous growth factors that are obtained from the centrifugation of the blood following a simple withdrawal. It is a technique employed for many years, with the aim of repairing damaged tissues, usually used in maxillofacial surgery and odontostomatology. It is only in recent years that trichology has used this procedure to prevent hair loss and the numerous problems related to the scalp. Basically the first step is to take the person’s platelets and then inject them into the bald skin.
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Who is this procedure for?
- Men and women with baldness
- People with very fine hair wish to have more volume
- People with very severe hair loss
Side effects
- Pains
- Bleeding
- Infection
Alternative treatments
- Hair Transplant
- Lowering hair line
Intervention or treatment's duration
- The session lasts between 20 to 30 minutes
Recovery time
- Back to daily life immediately after the PRP session
- Result visible after 1 month
Success rate
- 95%
What is the PRP and how does it work?
The platelet-rich plasma is currently one of the most advanced tools available in the fight against baldness. This hair restoration technique, that involves the use of PRP, has quickly spread throughout the world thanks to its remarkable effectiveness in the treatment of male and female pattern baldness.
The androgenetic alopecia, known as baldness, is absolutely one of the most common disorders related to hair. Although it does not harm the individual’s health, the changes in the appearance may entail discomfort.
Therefore, medical science has been working for years to find a definitive solution to the problem of baldness. Although this has not yet been identified, numerous improvements have been made in recent years and regenerative treatments based on PRP are certainly an excellent example of this progress.
The treatment requires taking a different blood sample from the patient depending on the capacity of the area to be treated. In some cases, our doctors will proceed to a microneedling treatment through a dermal roller with microscopic needles that will serve to trigger the intrinsic repairing processes of our body. A local anesthetic will be used to make the perception of discomfort due to the perforation imperceptible.
What are its advantages for hair loss in Turkey?
Our studies have demonstrated that 95% of our patients who have been treated with PRP immediately have significant benefits in their appearance.
The PRP technique is recommended where the follicle is still open and the bulb is not atrophied. That’s why, our surgeons will ask you to take a hair test in order to examine your situation in a personalized manner so that they will be able to choose the type of therapy that you should undergo.
What are the potential side effects?
Since PRP is injected into the epithelial tissues, potential side effects may arise even if they are very limited as the platelets injected are derived from the same patient. The following undesirable effects may happen but are rare:
- Skin infections
- Nerve injury
- Pain in the treated area
- Tissue damage
Prior to an injection of PRP, it is advisable to ask a qualified surgeon about the potential risks and side effects that may occur.
Cheap prices of hair treatment with PRP
The cost of the PRP in Turkey is variable from one person to another. In fact, the specific problem of the patient and some technical factors are the basic elements that are used to define the adequate price.
PRP is a medical treatment that should be performed by competent medical personnel, as Turquie santé that has qualified medical staff in accredited medical clinics and hospitals in Bursa, Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, and Ankara
