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Hair Restoration Seattle: Does ACell PRP Work?

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP Injections

Hair loss is a frustrating condition that takes a toll on self esteem, confidence, and mental health. With many options, it can be difficult to determine the one that will best address your unique hair loss. For patients experiencing the early signs of genetic hair loss, also known as male or female pattern baldness, ACell and PRP hair restoration may promote increased hair growth. Does ACell PRP work?

First off, PRP stimulates healing and hair growth in areas consistent with genetic hair loss. This promotes the body to heal the damaged hair follicles. This can slow down the hair loss process and help patients to keep their hair longer. It also is effective for treating thinning hair. 

ACell also stimulates collagen production and hair growth. However, unlike PRP which triggers the healing process, ACell takes it a step further and acts as a foundation for new hair growth. While ACell does not permanently stay in the body, it helps repair skin and increases the overall health of the scalp. 

When choosing to combine PRP and ACell together, this creates a powerful hair growth treatment. For patients seeing the first signs of early hair loss, PRP with ACell hair restoration may offer an option to keep hair longer. To learn more about non-surgical hair restoration, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also reach us online via chat or contact form.

Dec 14
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PRP Hair Bellevue: Is PRP Better Than Hair Transplant?

By | Hair Restoration

Men and women looking for hair restoration solutions often become overwhelmed by the many options available. From over-the-counter and prescription medications to non-surgical and surgical options, it can be difficult to know where to start. The hair restoration experts at PRP In Seattle can guide you through finding the right hair restoration technique for you. One common question they hear is: is PRP better than hair transplant?

The answer to this question depends largely on the individual and their hair loss. For people who have advanced hair loss, hair transplantation surgery may be their best option. However, for patients experiencing the early signs of genetic hair loss, PRP hair restoration may be a way to avoid surgery. 

PRP hair restoration may not completely avoid surgery in the future, although it can slow hair loss and thinning. Often, if patients continue to annual PRP injection treatments, they may see their hair loss slow. Hair transplant surgery can treat more advanced hair loss, but also cannot guarantee permanent hair restoration. Therefore, PRP hair restoration may be a better solution for younger patients with the early signs of male or female pattern baldness.

To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also contact us online via the contact form or chat.

Dec 07
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Hair Restoration Seattle: Stem Cell Hair Restoration Technique

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Non-invasive hair restoration techniques have grown in popularity. It started with platelet rich plasma hair restoration but has grown to include other injection hair restoration procedures. Stem cell hair restoration, for example, has shown good results for many patients with thinning hair. How does the procedure differ from PRP hair restoration? What is the stem cell hair restoration technique?

From the patient’s perspective, the two procedures will look extremely similar. The only major difference is that PRP may or may not be used in conjunction with stem cells. Otherwise, both procedures consist of multiple small injections into the areas of the scalp that experience thin hair. Each comes with little downtime and many of the same side effects. Overall, they are non-invasive ways to restore hair growth.

The main difference between PRP and stem cell hair restoration is what they do when injected into the scalp. PRP is a substance found in blood that can stimulate healing. Stem cells serve as part of our body’s repair system and tackle the damaged hair follicles directly. Non-surgical hair restoration works best when you combine PRP, which stimulates the body’s natural processes, and stem cells. The stem cells used in our hair restoration are donated human placental cells. 

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112. You can also contact us online through chat and contact form.

Nov 30
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PRP Hair: Platelet Rich Plasma For Hair Loss Side Effects

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

PRP hair restoration is a non-invasive, non-surgical way to restore thinning hair and slow down hair loss. While it is a non-surgical procedure, it is understandable that some patients may be concerned about possible side effects, especially if unfamiliar with the procedure. Luckily, PRP hair injections come with relatively few and minor side effects. 

Platelet rich plasma for hair loss side effects can include the side effects of any other injectable treatment such as pain at the injection sites, bruising, itchiness, redness, soreness, and tight feeling. These are all minor and normal. Most patients see these side effects subside within a few days of their treatment.

Platelet rich plasma on its own has few side effects because it comes from your own body. This means that the chances of rejection or an allergic reaction are notably low. The most serious side effects or complication after platelet rich plasma for hair loss injections is infection or injuries to the nerves. These are also possible after any injection. 

Our Seattle plastic surgeons take every precaution to reduce the risk of side effects and minimize any you may experience. To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call at 206-279-2112 or contact us online.

Nov 02
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Hair Restoration Kirkland: Is PRP Hair Restoration Safe?

By | Hair Restoration

Prior to a Seattle hair restoration consultation, many patients have not heard of PRP hair restoration or platelet rich plasma. Due to this, many wonder: is PRP hair restoration safe? This is understandable if unfamiliar with the non-invasive nature of the procedure.

PRP hair restoration is widely considered a safe procedure. The patient’s blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to isolate the platelet rich plasma. No other materials are introduced during the process of preparing the PRP. This results in an extremely low rejection rate for PRP injections. It is also unlikely to have an allergic reaction to the PRP since it comes from the patient’s body. 

Furthermore, the injections themselves carry little risk. Similar to a routine vaccine or injection, PRP hair restoration is no more invasive than these every day procedures. PRP injections are low risk and patients rarely experience any complications. Some side effects common to injections like swelling, redness, tightness, and itching do sometimes occur, but should subside quickly.

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112 or contact us online

Oct 12
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Stem Cell Hair Bellevue: Is Stem Cell Therapy Effective For Hair Regrowth?

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet rich plasma injections are a common non-surgical therapy for hair growth. Recently, new injectable methods and materials have become exciting new therapies for hair growth, including stem cells. At PRP in Seattle, we utilize two types of stem cells. Firstly, stem cells from pig bladders, known as ACell offer a stem cell hair restoration method. Secondly, we also use donated placental stem cells. When looking at the Seattle hair therapy options, patients often ask: is stem cell therapy effective for hair regrowth?

Stem cells–both in the body and when used in hair restoration–hold large amounts of potential. Often, our PRP injectors combine stem cells with platelet rich plasma. This combination of PRP and stem cells work together to repair hair follicles and contribute to hair growth. PRP induces collagen and the body’s healing processes. Stem cells lay the groundwork and foundation in the follicles to sustain and slow overall hair loss.

Overall, stem cell therapy has proven effective for hair regrowth in good candidates. People experiencing hair thinning or genetic hair loss, who have not yet reached the more advanced stages of hair loss, are often good candidates for stem cell hair restoration Seattle.

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112 or contact us online

Oct 05
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Hair Restoration Kirkland: PRP Hair Restoration For Women

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Hair loss related to genetics and aging is usually associated with men. However, women also experience hair loss and thinning related to age and genetics. Like male pattern baldness which is a genetic condition that causes predictable hair loss patterns, female pattern baldness occurs in women.  Female pattern baldness typically occurs along the hair part in what is described as a Christmas tree pattern. In contrast from men, women usually do not experience a receding hairline. PRP hair restoration for women can treat female pattern baldness and slow hair loss.

When treating female hair loss, your Seattle PRP injector will customize the injection sites to fit the pattern of hair loss. While PRP cannot reverse genetics, it can slow the pattern of hair thinning and restore some of the lost hair. This promotes fuller looking hair for longer.

Other than treating differing areas, PRP hair restoration for women is similar to the treatment for men. Many patients see results after four sessions and some choosing to continue maintenance treatments to prevent future hair loss.

The majority of PRP hair therapy patients are men because their hair loss is usually more evident and visible. However, many women struggle with hair thinning and loss without  non-surgical hair restoration options catered to them. To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle, call us at 206-279-2112 or contact us online

Sep 14
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Hair Restoration Seattle: Choosing A Hair Restoration Specialist

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

Finding a hair restoration specialist can be an overwhelming endeavor. Discovering whether a hair transplant surgery or PRP injections will provide the best results, and which provider is right for you. At PRP In Seattle, our PRP hair restoration experts include plastic surgeons who specialize in surgical and non-surgical hair restoration methods.

When choosing a hair restoration specialist, it is important to have clear goals and expectations for your procedure. This can help you find the right Seattle hair restoration provider. If you are unsure of your options and which will work best for you, PRP In Seattle’s providers include specialists who can perform and understand hair transplant surgery as well as non-surgical PRP hair restoration. 

The first step in finding the right hair restoration specialist is to undergo consultations. At these consultations, you can get your questions answered. You should ask about the hair restorations they offer and specialize in, as well as to see before and after photos. If the photos and treatment options match with your desires and goals, you may have found the right provider for you. 

To schedule a consultation at PRP In Seattle to learn more about our PRP hair restoration options and meet our providers, call us at 206-279-2112 or contact us online

Sep 07
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Hair Restoration Questions: Is PRP Hair Restoration Permanent?

By | Hair Restoration, Platelet Rich Plasma

There are many hair restoration options available. From hair transplant surgery to over-the-counter medications, hair restoration comes in many forms. At PRP In Seattle, we offer injections of platelet rich plasma for hair growth. One of the questions our patients often ask is, “Is PRP Hair Restoration Permanent?”

The answer is not entirely straightforward. In most cases, a hair restoration procedure, restores the hair lost, but cannot totally stop hair loss. PRP hair restoration can slow hair loss, but patient’s will eventually see hair loss again. However, with continued treatment, extensive hair loss can often be delayed.

If hair loss is not due to genetic factors like male pattern baldness, PRP hair restoration results may last much longer. Occasionally, a PRP hair restoration treatment may be performed on patients who experienced trauma, were on medications that cause hair loss, or other similar reasons. In these cases, PRP hair restoration can contribute to new hair growth and fill in any patchy bald spots.

All in all, PRP hair restoration slows hair loss and can have long lasting effects. Dr. Javad Sajan and Dr. Craig Jonov can assess if you are a candidate for PRP hair restoration in Seattle. To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112 or contact us online.

Aug 24
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Are There Side Effects Of PRP Injections?

By | Hair Restoration, PRP Injections

PRP injections, or platelet rich plasma injections, have many cosmetic and therapeutic uses. Patients often worry about the side effects of the injections prior to treatment and ask: are there side effects of PRP injections? Like with any medical treatment, PRP injections do come with side effects that may affect some patients. 

 

Any injection–whether a routine vaccine or BOTOX–can cause side effects like swelling, pain, or redness. Usually, these side effects are minor and clear away within a day or two. The most commonly experienced side effects after PRP injections are these same minor ones. 

 

For patients who undergo PRP hair restoration, they may experience tightness in the scalp and redness similar to a sunburn. This is because patients receive a large amount of injections at once and the treatment takes place in a relatively sensitive area. 

 

One of the biggest advantages of PRP is that allergic reactions are extremely rare, if not impossible in most patients. Since PRP is derived from a person’s own blood, the body does not view it as a foreign substance.

 

To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-279-2112 or contact us online.