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Introduction to PRP Therapy

With PRP hair treatment Charlotte NC for hair loss, platelet-rich plasma is taken from the blood and injected into the areas of the scalp where hair is thinning. PRP is an acronym for ” Platelet-rich plasma ” a substance drawn from the blood, which is then injected into the scalp. Platelet-rich plasma has been used for years as a treatment for treating injuries and cosmetic procedures to reduce wrinkles. PRP contains growth factors that boost collagen production and promotes hair growth by stimulating the follicles. PRP hair restoration Charlotte NC is one of the various types of hair loss treatment in the world. It aims at healing body tissues and follicles which are responsible for hair growth. Androgenic Alopecia which means male pattern baldness can also be treated using this procedure. PRP therapy has existed since the ’80s. PRP is a medical treatment that is divided and completed in three short, simple steps.

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PRP Hair Restoration and Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

PRP is a procedure that can be used for hair restoration. Hair loss is a common problem among human beings of both genders. Hair is lost due to stress or due to aging. Hair loss is evidently common in people who are of a certain age. PRP for hair restoration provides a non-surgical option for re-growing of both male and female hair that has been lost or is in the process of dying or going dormant.

At Carolina Age Management Institute, Dr. Giordano performs PRP hair treatments. This is an FDA-approved protein matrix that is often combined with PRP to attract the body’s own factors and healing proteins to continuously provide growth factors directly in the hair follicles. This combination slows hair loss and may even boost hair regrowth. For people living in and around Charlotte and Huntersville, NC, who want to slow hair loss and even begin regrowth without the use of any prescription solutions or invasive procedures, Dr. Stephen Giordano, medical director at Carolina Age Management Institute, uses PRP therapy to stimulate hair growth in areas of the scalp that are bald or sparsely covered.

Benefits of PRP Hair Restoration

While there are several methods of hair transplantation. PRP therapy is used to stop thinning hair and offers the following benefits:

Non-invasive procedure
Procedure takes about 60 minutes or less
No risk for adverse or allergic reaction
Fast recovery
Natural looking results

How Does PRP Hair Treatments Work?

PRP’s growth factors are loaded with factors that stimulate the development of new blood vessels. PRP has been shown to regrow hair for people suffering from pattern hair loss along with alopecia and hypotrichosis with the eyebrows.

PRP hair treatments last about 90 minutes from start to finish. It involves pulling the PRP and growth factors from the blood. After that is accomplished, it is injected into the targeted areas of the scalp. To minimize discomfort, a local anesthetic is given to numb the scalp. For those with anxiety, sedatives are possible if someone is with you to drive you home.

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PRP Hair Restoration First Step

PRP Hair Restoration Charlotte NC and Treatment Process

PRP hair restoration Charlotte NC usually requires three steps of treatment. It uses four to six weeks apart, while the maintenance period required is for four to six months.

This hair restoration step one entails drawing blood from the patient’s arm and then inserted into a centrifuge, the centrifuge is a machine that distills and separates fluids. Step two separates the blood into platelets of poor plasma, platelet-rich plasma, and red blood cells after about ten minutes of distillation in the centrifuge. In step three, the affected area of the scalp is injected with a syringe filled with platelet-rich plasma.

PRP hair treatment Charlotte NC has been quite successful in increasing the speed and strength of both the healing process and hair follicles. It is preferred by men and women who want to avoid hair surgery. Also, for candidates that lack enough quality donors for a hair transplant. Patients who are eligible for surgery and those who are at the early stages of losing their hair have also experienced the effectiveness of the platelet-rich plasma treatment procedure.

Preparation

Preparation involves the process to separate the PRP and growth factors from the blood. Dr. Giordano provides patients with a detailed list of instructions during consultations.

Recovery

Recovery is easy. For the first few days, any pain is easily managed with ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Side effects remedy themselves within 48 hours. We recommend avoiding any strenuous activity for several days following the procedures but other than that, normal activity can be resumed following the treatment. If sedatives are used during the treatment, allow 24 hours of rest prior to normal routines.

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How much does PRP hair restoration Charlotte, NC cost?

Costs varies with each patient based on the extent of the area being treated and whether other hair transplantation treatments are performed at the same time. During consultations, Dr. Giordano goes over the costs as well as payment options and financing. We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards in addition to offering financing through CareCredit®.

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During a consultation, Dr. Stephen Giordano talks with you about your hair loss, any hair loss in other family members, your medical history, and overall current health. Additionally, he evaluates your scalp to determine if PRP hair treatment or another hair transplant procedure is the best option for you. If you have any questions, he can answer them for you at that time.

If you live in Charlotte and Huntersville, NC, and the surrounding communities and want to restore your hair, Dr. Stephen Giordano performs PRP hair restoration at Carolina Age Management Institute to restore hair to bald or sparsely covered areas of the scalp. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

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