PRP Hair Restoration

Losing some or all of one’s hair can be a disheartening occurrence that leaves one less confident and outgoing. Hair loss is a common problem that affects both men and women, particularly as a result of age and hormonal changes. For some of these patients, the key to natural hair restoration may lie in using their body’s own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to rejuvenate hair follicles and spur the hair back into a strong and healthy growth cycle.

What is PRP Hair Restoration?

PRP or platelet-rich plasma is a natural and fully biocompatible extract derived from one’s own blood. A small amount of venous blood is withdrawn and cycled through a centrifuge to separate out the most powerful regenerative growth factors and cell-stimulating substances within it. The result of that distillation is called PRP.

PRP has a wide variety of uses including relieving pain, reducing convalescence periods, speeding up recovery, and healing certain ailments. When used to correct thinning hair, the extracted PRP will be injected into your scalp to initiate a growth phase and repair damaged hair follicles. As a result of these injections, your hair should again start growing naturally.

Benefits of PRP Hair Restoration

Safe and natural treatment.
PRP restores your own hair naturally.
Little to no discomfort during treatment.
Requires no incisions and leaves no scarring.
No artificial or chemical substances are used.
Capitalize on your body’s own powerful growth factors.
Healthy hair typically starts growing within two months of treatment.

How Does PRP Hair Restoration Work?

PRP hair restoration is a non-surgical procedure in which the patient’s platelet-rich plasma is injected into their scalp to trigger hair growth. Just because your hair follicles aren’t producing hair doesn’t mean they’re dead—they may simply be injured or inactive.

Platelet-rich plasma contains growth factors, i.e., substances that activate adult stem cells and facilitate cell growth. As such, injecting your scalp with platelet-rich plasma leads to the formation of new blood vessels that carry nutrients to the follicles, encouraging hair growth.

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Overview of PRP Hair Restoration Procedure:

Before the procedure, the doctor applies local anesthesia to numb your scalp and prevent pain or discomfort.
The doctor injects your platelet-rich plasma into the scalp with a fine needle.
The doctor targets areas of the scalp requiring the most attention, strategically injecting platelet-rich plasma to maximize hair restoration.
You’ll start seeing results after two months, but it may take around four to eight months before you see optimal results.

What to Expect in Recovery

Patients undergoing PRP hair restoration should expect a day or two of discomfort and swelling, as well as some pain that is easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication. You can resume washing your hair normally but should avoid strenuous activities after treatment.

Who is an Ideal Candidate for PRP Hair Restoration?

The best candidates for this procedure are men and women experiencing hair loss, a receding hairline, bald spots, or thinning hair due to age-related physical changes, trauma, or hormonal fluctuations.

Advantages of a Jessner Peel:

Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
Reduces the effects of acne scarring
Treats enlarged pores
Improves poor skin tone and texture
Improves pigmentation issues
Treats melisma
Creates a youthful, radiant glow
Heals damage from excess sun exposure

Some clients are not ideal candidates for a Jessner peel, however. These Include:

Those with cold sores or asthma
Those with lupus
Patients suffering from Eczema or psoriasis
Patients suffering from rosacea
Pregnant patients
Those with severe dermatitis or other skin disorders

What to Expect with a Jessner Skin Peel

At first, your skin may be tight, dry and red, as well as slightly sensitive. These are all normal reactions to our San Diego chemical peel and just mean that the peel has done its job. Slowly over the course of about a week, the skin will turn from a pinkish color to a more brown shade. Once the damaged layer has been shed, however, your new complexion will be glowing and healthy. So expect about 7-10 days of recovery.

Reviews

Francine M.

"I had a vertical restore at age 65 with Dr Amir Karam. It has been a little over a year and I am delighted with the results. Some of my friends have not even noticed - I just look rested. Dr Karam will provide you with all the information and supplements that you need to make the procedure and the recovery time as comfortable as possible. I usually bruise very easily but with the supplements that were given to me prior to my procedure and afterwards, my bruises were gone within a week."

"I highly recommend Dr. Karam and would go back to him for anything I might want done in the future. I totally trust his approach and recommendations. You won't be disappointed!"

Kris R.

"I'm one month out from a Vertical Restore with Dr Karam. Dr Karam is an incredibly talented Surgeon. I can barely see my scars already. I also did a laser peel, within 8 days I was wearing makeup and admiring my new jawline and neck. I'm 65 this month and so happy I chose him. He is the best there is. His staff are fun, caring and kind. They made my entire experience so easy. I would not hesitate or even think about going anywhere else. Check out his Instagram account. He does all his content himself. Extremely informative, with many before and after photos. I decided on Dr Karam after researching his Instagram and had made my decision before we had even met."

Janice S.

"Dr Karam is a great surgeon, a true artist and a wonderful human being. He has done 2 procedures on me over the last 3 years. Both with excellent results. His fat transfer and his lip lift technique are extraordinary. I wouldn't think of going to anyone else and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for the best."