Outdoor Services
Vampire Hair Procedure (PRP)
The vampire hair procedure, also known as PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy for Hair Restoration, is a treatment used to promote hair growth and improve the health of hair follicles. It involves drawing a small amount of your blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then re-injecting the PRP into the scalp. Here’s how it works:
Steps of the Vampire Hair Procedure (PRP):
- Blood Draw: A small amount of blood is taken from your arm, similar to a regular blood test.
- Processing the Blood: The blood is placed in a centrifuge, which spins it at high speed to separate the components. The plasma, which contains a high concentration of platelets, is extracted.
- Injection into the Scalp: The platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is injected into areas of the scalp with thinning or no hair. The PRP contains growth factors that stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth.
Benefits of PRP Hair Therapy:
- Stimulates Hair Growth: The growth factors in PRP can help activate dormant hair follicles, leading to the growth of thicker, healthier hair.
- Increases Hair Thickness: PRP helps strengthen existing hair strands and can increase the density of the hair.
- Non-Surgical: It’s a minimally invasive procedure, which means no incisions or stitches.
- Minimal Downtime: Most people experience only slight redness or swelling at the injection sites and can return to normal activities shortly after the procedure.
Who is a Good Candidate?
PRP therapy is most effective for people with early stages of hair thinning or loss. It can work for both men and women and is often used in combination with other treatments like hair transplants or medications.
Risks and Side Effects:
- Mild Pain or Discomfort: Some patients may experience mild pain or discomfort during or after the procedure.
- Swelling or Redness: Temporary swelling or redness at the injection sites.
- Rare Complications: Since the procedure uses your own blood, the risk of an allergic reaction or infection is very low, but it is not zero.
Results:
It can take 3-6 months to see noticeable improvements in hair growth. Results tend to improve over time, and maintenance treatments may be recommended every 6-12 months.
