PRP Scalp Injections in Encino, CA

If you’re experiencing hair loss, patchy hair growth, or hair breakage, then you know how frustrating it can be. Over-the-counter medications can be expensive and ineffective, while the use of chemicals in these products can be another deterrent.

PRP scalp injections are a safe, clean, and effective treatment for hair loss that utilizes the patient’s own blood and is 100% natural with nothing added to regenerate the scalp, resulting in healthier skin and stronger, thicker hair.

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What Are PRP Injections?

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma therapy, is a treatment that harnesses the healing and bio-regenerative powers of platelets, growth factors, and proteins derived from the patient’s own blood. PRP therapy is used for wound healing, sports injuries, and aesthetic rejuvenation, as the essential growth factors and other regenerative properties help the body to heal itself from the inside out.

PRP injections can help with a variety of aesthetic regenerative treatments, improving skin rejuvenation for conditions such as acne scars, wrinkles, and hair loss.

Why Choose Dr. Persky for PRP Scalp Injections?

Michael A. Persky, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, providing custom surgical and non-surgical results that highlight his patients’ natural features with artistic beauty.

Dr. Persky has decades of experience performing complex injection procedures with his patients’ comfort and safety as top priorities. PRP scalp injections with Dr. Persky are performed in his office with the highest standards of care and safety.

What Are the Benefits of PRP Scalp Injections?

PRP scalp injections are one of the safest and most effective options for hair rejuvenation treatments. Because PRP is derived from your own blood, there is no risk for rejection or allergies. Other benefits of PRP scalp injections include:

  • Minimally invasive
  • No risk of scars
  • No risk of allergic reactions or rejection
  • No downtime or recovery
  • Customize treatments
  • Quick and easy

PRP scalp injections are a natural way to promote healthy hair growth by stimulating the scalp, enhancing blood circulation, and repairing damaged blood vessels, tissues, and hair follicles.

How Do PRP Scalp Injections Work?

Hair loss has a variety of causes, but most start at the scalp. By stimulating the scalp with regenerative growth factors, denser, healthier hair can grow. PRP scalp injections are a multi-step process.

Step One: Blood Draw

First, between 10 and 60 mL of blood is drawn. This is the sample from which the PRP will be separated. Plasma is the liquid component of blood, which contains platelets, white blood cells, and red blood cells. The platelets are the key to this process, as they contain cytokines and proteins that help promote growth, healing, and rejuvenation.

Step Two: Centrifuge

The blood is then put in a centrifuge, which rapidly spins to separate the fluids into different densities. Your blood will then be separated into three layers: platelet-rich plasma, platelet-poor plasma, and red blood cells.

Step Three: Injection

Finally, the platelet-rich plasma is drawn into a syringe and injected into the scalp in areas that need repair and increased hair growth.

When Can I See Results After PRP Scalp Injections?

Each patient is unique, and your results will depend on the number of treatments you undergo, the severity of your hair loss, and the number of platelets that were used. However, some patients may see improvement as follows:

  • In the first few weeks, you may see some early improvements in hair health, such as decreased shedding and changes in hair texture.
  • After about 3 to 6 months, more significant changes in hair thickness and density can be observed, along with new hair growth.
  • Within 6 to 12 months, optimal hair growth may become evident.

Dr. Persky will create a personalized PRP hair scalp treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. Each patient will have a unique reaction and results to the treatment, so he will tailor the treatment schedule as needed.

PRP Scalp Injection FAQ

Are there any risks with PRP scalp injections?

PRP scalp injections are generally considered to be very safe, even more so than alternative methods, because they use the patients’ autologous blood samples. However, there is a small risk of certain side effects or adverse reactions to the treatment, including:

  • Infection
  • Scalp tenderness
  • Swelling
  • Itching

Is there any downtime or recovery after PRP scalp injections?

There is no required downtime after your PRP scalp injections. If you experience some mild reactions, such as swelling or itching, you can use some cold compresses to alleviate the discomfort. Any mild side effects should pass quickly.

See Fuller, Thicker Hair with PRP Scalp Injections in Encino, CA

Call Dr. Michael Persky, our experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, at (818) 501-3223 for a PRP scalp injection consultation and learn how this procedure can increase hair growth, promote fuller, thicker hair, and reduce hair breakage.

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