PRP Orange County

Hairloss PRP

PRP injections may be used in conjunction with:

Minoxidil: This medicine is applied to the scalp. It can stop hairs from getting thinner and stimulate hair growth on the top of the scalp. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved minoxidil to treat hair loss. It is the only hair re-growth product approved for men and women.

Finasteride: The FDA approved this medicine to treat men with hair loss. It comes in pill form and helps slow hair loss in most (about 88%) men. It helps stimulate hair re-growth in many (about 66%) men. Finasteride works by stopping the body from making a male hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Hair Transplantation: Follicular Unit Extraction removes healthy hair and transplants them to areas of the scalp that need hair.

The use of platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP Orange County) injections is becoming more popular for treating various conditions such as sports injuries and hair loss. This physical therapy treatment involves using a patient's own blood cells to speed up the healing process in a particular affected area..

What you need to know

  • PRP treatment can help support wound healing in trauma and joint injury. The technique can address male pattern baldness, stimulate the growth of hair transplants and enhance other cosmetic procedures.

  • The results of PRP treatment are most noticeable after several weeks for joint injections and six months for scalp injections, and are not permanent; patients may require additional injections at the direction of their doctor.

  • Because the treatments use a patient's own tissues, PRP injections are safe and can be administered alone or used in conjunction with other procedures.

What is platelet-rich plasma?

Platelet-rich plasma is a small amount of blood that has more platelets than usual. It contains plasma, the liquid part of blood, and platelets, a type of blood cell that helps with healing damaged tissues. Platelets are known for their ability to clot red blood cells, but they also contain growth factors that can encourage cell growth and tissue regeneration in the treated area. Platelet-rich plasma is used to promote wound healing.

At Revive Aesthetics OC, our clinicians use a centrifuge to create platelet-rich plasma. They begin by applying local anesthetic and taking a blood sample from the patient. The centrifuge rapidly spins the sample and separates the platelets from the other components of the blood, resulting in a high concentration of platelets within the plasma.

What is a PRP injection?

At Revive Aesthetics OC, we first create platelet rich plasma PRP from the patient's blood sample and then inject a small percent of it into the injured area (for example, knee or tendon) to promote healing and tissue repair process. Sometimes, our clinicians may also use ultrasound to guide the injection and increase the concentration of growth factors, which are specific bioproteins or hormones.

The exact way in which PRP injections work is not fully known, but research has suggested that the higher amount of growth factors present in platelet-rich plasma could potentially activate or hasten the recovery process of stem cells. This could result in shorter healing periods for injuries, reduced pain, and even increased growth of hair follicles to aid with hair restoration.

What is PRP therapy used for?

PRP injections can be used to treat various conditions, including musculoskeletal pain and injuries, as well as cosmetic procedures like PRP facial rejuvenation surgery. Any board certified plastic surgeon from our team here at Revive Aesthetics OC will help guide you through the entire treatment procedure.

Tendon, ligament, muscle and joint injuries

PRP injections can help treat various musculoskeletal and tendon injuries, including patellar tendon inflammation, as well as chronic conditions and joint problems like tennis elbow or jumper's knee. PRP shots added to a treatment plan can stimulate the healing process, reduce pain, and speed up recovery time, making it possible to return to activities sooner.

Post-surgical healing

PRP was initially used by our clinicians to speed up healing after plastic or jaw surgeries. Nowadays, post-surgery PRP injections have been extended to aid in the recovery of muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which commonly have lengthy recovery times after procedures.

Osteoarthritis

Studies suggest that PRP injections may be effective in alleviating pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis by regulating the joint environment and decreasing inflammation. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.

Hair Loss

The use of PRP injections can help prevent hair loss and promote new hair growth for male pattern baldness. Additionally, PRP treatment can support hair growth stimulation after hair transplants. It's important to note that the number of prp treatments that a client receives can affect the results they see.

Skin Rejuvenation

While PRP therapy and injections are commonly considered as an anti-aging treatment, there is currently limited evidence to support the claim that PRP therapy effectively reduces wrinkles and other symptoms of aging.

PRP growth factors, therapy risks and side effects

The risk associated with a PRP injection is typically low, and it usually does not lead to significant side effects. To avoid feeling lightheaded during the procedure, it's advisable to stay hydrated and have a meal prior to the blood draw. Post the procedure, it is normal to feel some degree of soreness and see bruising at the injection site.

PRP injections have a lower risk of allergic reaction compared to other injectable medications like corticosteroids because they are made from your own blood cells and platelet rich plasma. However, there are still some less common risks associated with PRP injections. These include:

  • Bleeding

  • Tissue damage

  • Infection

  • Nerve injuries

It is important to consult with both Revive Aesthetics OC and your healthcare provider to discuss the benefits and risks of PRP injections if you are thinking of getting them.