Do you suffer from hair loss or male-pattern baldness? Female-pattern baldness? Not getting the results from other hair loss products? If so, consider PRP therapy for hair restoration and rejuvenation at Rocky Mountain Laser Center at CSDERM, Colorado Springs, CO.
While hair loss sufferers once had to accept their ‘new do,’ that is no longer true. Several treatments are available today, but PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is one of the most effective. This unique hair loss treatment is effective for both men and women and isn’t just a quick fix—it restores the hair’s natural growth. And the results are fantastic, with 90 to 95 percent of patients experiencing improvement.
You can learn more about PRP and determine if it is your best option by scheduling a consultation with one of our board-certified dermatologists today:
2 convenient locations:
CENTRAL COLORADO SPRINGS
NORTH COLORADO SPRINGS
What is PRP therapy?
PRP therapy is a unique, non-invasive cosmetic procedure designed to restore hair growth for men and women alike. It is an all-natural technique that is used to:
- stop the shedding of hair
- thicken the hair
- stimulate the growth of new natural hair follicles
The treatment relies on the expected growth factors within platelets. Seven growth factors are typically found in normal blood platelets. These factors enter the hair bulb circulation and stimulate the production of stem cells, which leads to changes in the follicle itself.
Restoring natural hair growth involves injecting the scalp with vital growth proteins or platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These proteins stimulate the follicles to regrow hair.
‘Watch the video below by Dr. Nate Trookman, which explains how PRP therapy is the ‘Miracle Grow’ of hair loss restoration and rejuvenation:
Who is a candidate for PRP?
Like many other hair loss treatments available today, PRP does not work for all types of hair loss. Patients must be thoroughly evaluated by a knowledgeable dermatologist or hair expert before beginning therapy to determine if they are a good candidate for this treatment. In general, this option is not intended for those individuals with a history of Telogen Effluvium or scarring Alopecia.
How well does it work?
PRP therapy is still considered a relatively new treatment. As such, the clinical studies conducted regarding the effectiveness and longevity of the treatment are inconclusive at this point. Even so, one study of 11 patients revealed a significant reduction in hair loss between the first and fourth injections and identified an increase in the average number of follicles per square centimeter on the scalp. Additionally, a study of 20 patients deduced that the treatment may have a ‘positive therapeutic effect’ on male and female pattern hair loss without significant adverse side effects.
PRP therapy is still considered a relatively new treatment. As such, the clinical studies conducted regarding the effectiveness and longevity of the treatment are inconclusive at this point. Even so, one study of 11 patients revealed a significant reduction in hair loss between the first and fourth injections and identified an increase in the average number of follicles per square centimeter on the scalp. Additionally, a study of 20 patients deduced that the treatment may have a ‘positive therapeutic effect’ on male and female pattern hair loss without significant adverse side effects.
Reference: prphairmd.com
*Actual patient results. Photos courtesy of Nathan Trookman, MD. Be aware that every patient is unique and that treatment results may vary. Be sure to talk directly with your doctor about expected outcomes.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet reviewed PRP as an effective hair loss treatment. However, the therapy option has already established a reputation among cosmetic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and orthopedic professionals as a viable tool. At Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic, our success rate is in the 90 to 95 percent success range, which is a very high success rate with tremendous patient satisfaction.
How is the procedure performed?
The procedure itself is convenient and non-medically invasive. First, you must visit the clinic and have blood drawn by a certified medical professional. Once the blood has been drawn, a technician will centrifuge it to separate the PRP from the rest of the blood.
A highly advanced gel technology is used to spin and remove the PRP molecules from the blood. Once the centrifugation is complete, the vital growth proteins are separated from the blood.
Following this initial step, you will undergo a second phase of treatment. During this step, you will be placed under topical anesthesia, and then the doctor will inject the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) directly into your scalp. This PRP will naturally stimulate the growth within your follicles and allow regrowth.
How many treatments are required?
While your exact round of treatment will be determined by you and the doctor based on your personal needs, most patients choose a standard round. In most cases, PRP therapy is performed monthly for four months to deliver the most advanced results. This frequency of treatment effectively stimulates the follicles so that hair growth progresses as it should.
Are there any side effects?
While PRP therapy is quickly gaining more popularity as an effective and non-invasive treatment, like most medical treatments, it is not without potential side effects. Although not overly common, side effects of which to be aware include:
- Slight pain at the injection site: It is not uncommon to experience an acute ache or soreness at the injection site.
- Infection: Extreme precautions are taken to maintain a sterile procedure before, during, and after injection; however, in some cases, an infection may arise.
- Skin discoloration: Sometimes, individuals experience skin discoloration or bruising around the injection site. While this is often normal, you should contact your doctor if the bruise appears unusually deep or dark or if you don’t typically bruise easily.
- Allergic reaction: Although rare, some patients’ bodies reject their serum and react negatively to PRP therapy.
- Blood clot: Typically, a blood clot forms due to damage to the lining of a blood vessel, such as a cut. However, because a PRP injection uses a needle, there is a chance that it could affect a vein or artery. If this occurs, your doctor will treat the clot as such.
What does PRP therapy cost?
In most cases, each PRP therapy session takes 30 to 60 minutes and costs approximately $600 or more per session. Two maintenance treatments are recommended each year after the four initial monthly treatments are complete.
PRP therapy is not covered by insurance at this point; however, its price point makes it a more viable option for most patients. In comparison, hair transplant surgeries typically vary widely in terms of cost and may range between $5,000 and $20,000, so $500 is often more doable.
Is PRP therapy right for you?
PRP therapy is an effective treatment option for several men and women looking to restore their youthful head of hair and regain their confidence. It is important to conduct careful research and consult a trustworthy physician regarding your choice before having the treatment. Nonetheless, several individuals consider PRP therapy a safe, natural hair loss treatment option.
It is important to note that PRP is also still being analyzed as an effective measure to minimize hair loss and reverse hair thinning in both men and women. However, it cannot be said that PRP therapy is a 100 percent guarantee of restoring hair growth. Likewise, the FDA has not yet approved the treatment itself.
Have you been struggling with hair loss and wondering what to do? Consider PRP therapy and discuss this option with your doctor. In many cases, it is a viable option for individuals who do not want to have surgery or are otherwise not a candidate for surgery. Don’t believe that you have to deal with early hair loss. There is something you can do, and PRP therapy is likely one of your best options.
Our RMLASER locations
We offer cosmetic dermatology procedures at two RMLASER locations in Colorado Springs, CO:
Central Colorado Springs
170 Parkside Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: (719) 471-8560
North Colorado Springs
2060 Briargate Pkwy, Ste 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: (719) 471-8560