PRP Treatment for Face & Hair: Complete Guide, Cost & Results

PRP – which stands for Platelet Rich Plasma – is a rejuvenation technique used to enhance the shape of the face and restore volume. We offer PRP Treatment Services in Edison, New Jersey, USA. We have specialized facilities for Face PRP Treatment and Hair PRP Treatment. We also offer various other Medical Services as well.

​Face PRP Treatment

 "Face PRP treatment" is the most advanced discovery of autologous aesthetic treatment in skin rejuvenation. 

PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma for face is a treatment for complete facial rejuvenation that includes healing acne scars, pigmentation, lines, wrinkles, blotchy etc. It’s a revolutionized method for anti-ageing treatment.

​The treatment helps in Improvement of your overall skin health, reducing dark circles, puffiness under your eyes. The treatments promote one's own collagen to grow regenerating tissues, which helps in softening & tightening of the skin, improving skin texture ultimately making you look younger and vigorous.

The results can be witnessed within a month, though the procedure takes up to 4 sessions where each session is done monthly.

 Questions asked about PRP treatment for Face:

·         Q. Use of PRP injection?

·         PRP injections are mostly used for facial treatments, laser treatments cosmetic surgery, hair growth and scar reduction.

 

·         Q. How long one session of PRP treatment for face takes?

·         The process takes about 3-4 visits to the doctor where PRP treatment takes 1-2 hours which includes preparing the patient for the treatment.

 

·         Q. Does PRP treatment involve any pain?

·         Most people don’t feel the pain, though depending upon the face area being treated and the number of injections used, one might feel a slight pinch.

 

·         Q. How much do PRP injections cost?

·         The cost varies with each PRP injection and the number of injections used, also price gets affected as per the area that needs to get a treat and the provider.

 

·         Q. Are there any side effects with the PRP treatment for the face?

·         The side effects are limited as patients' own blood is used during the procedure.

 

People who should avoid PRP treatment:

• Pregnant woman
• People who use or have recently used Accutane for acne
• People who still have active acne resulting in new scarring
• People who have certain skin conditions, like facial eczema or rosacea
• People prone to scar.
• People having a history of poor wound healing.
• People who have undergone skin radiation in the last 12 months

 Before getting ahead with the procedure, the doctors will evaluate your medical history in order to conclude whether you are a suitable candidate for micro needling with PRP.

 Your doctor will evaluate your medical history to determine if you’re a good candidate for micro-needling with PRP.

 Total Cost involved

As considered to be an elective aesthetic treatment; hence, cosmetic procedures aren’t covered under medical insurance, making you pay for the entire procedure from your pocket.

The estimated cost for a micro-needling treatment depends on complexity from per person to person and session to session, but prices may also differ depending on location and the service provider.

A conventional micro-needling session for the face would not be very much expensive could.

The total cost includes the base cost of the micro-needling with the addition of the PRP treatment.

You’ll need more than one treatment with other types of micro-needling treatments to spot complete results. A maximum number of people needs to take anywhere between three to six sessions, given that one session needs to be taken in about every four weeks.

 

Preparing for an appointment

The doctor will guide you with all the necessary instructions on how to prepare for your treatment. This may include: - 

Keeping away from direct sun exposure or protecting self from getting tanned several weeks before the appointment.

drinking plenty of water in days before the appointment.

Avoiding putting on makeup or moisturizer (bare face) on the day of the appointment.

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During the process

 Primarily there are two steps, where the micro-needling portion lasts about 30 minutes, 

The Kespra Medical Center doctor will roll a high-grade derma roller or FDA-approved device on the desired areas on your face.

 Making your face numb, the doctor will draw a syringe of blood, usually from your arm.

The blood then is collected and kept into a centrifuge, which separates the PRP from other components of the blood.

Massaging the PRP solution into the targeted area, after micro-needling(usually). 

The PRP penetration is possible after micro-needling treatment which creates tiny controlled micro punctures in the skin.

​HAIR PRP TREATMENT

​What is PRP therapy?

Therapy for treating hair loss - It is a three-step medical treatment, where blood of a person is drawn using PRP injections, which is later processed in a centrifuge, and finally injected into the scalp. 

 The scientific proof shows positive effects of this therapy such as increased hair count, hair thickness, and the growth phase of the hair cycle.

 In recent research it has been found that apart from encouraging collagen production in person's face, PRP has emerged as a potential tool for fighting hair loss 

 PRP hair restoration process costs varies depending upon the person’s condition and complexity.

The process

 PRP for hair regrowth is a careful process that must be performed under controlled conditions to ensure patients wellbeing.

It all begins with drawing the blood of the patient (usually from the arm), then the tube containing blood is put into a machine called centrifuge, which spins at high-speed spinning the blood along to separate out the red blood cells from the plasma. These platelets rich plasma is then injected directly into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles.

The process required sharp attention and detailing throughout. - injecting plasma across the scalp, approximately at every half inch over the area of thinning hair.

Risks involved.

Generally, there is no real risk involved with this method.

“As there is minimal discomfort, patients (Mostly) get injections without any numbing.

Ice cubes are used to minimize the pain after the procedure, also, bruising is quite normal but usually resolves within a week or two

The results.

Consistency throughout the procedure is the key to get the best results.

One needs to visit for treatment once a month for about the first three to four months, thereafter every three to six months as per the patient’s condition.  Following this protocol, the desired results can first be seen within two to three months.

 The noticeable results are hair shedding, early regrowth and increased length of hair. For more information consult us at Kespra Medical Center.