What Benefits Does Combining PRP Treatment with Hair Transplantation Provide?

PRP is the abbreviation for the platelet-enriched plasma obtained from the person's own blood through special centrifuge processes. Platelets are cells quite rich in growth factors and healing proteins. In PRP treatment, this enriched plasma is injected into the scalp area, stimulating the hair follicles, increasing blood circulation and renewing the tissues.

Thanks to PRP's biological structure, it becomes possible to prevent hair loss, strengthen the hair roots and support new hair formation. A natural and reliable method, PRP is also quite in demand as a non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment option.

Hair transplantation is the procedure of taking hair roots from the area experiencing loss and transplanting them to the sparse or bald area. The success of this procedure depends on the hair roots taking hold healthily in the new area. After hair transplantation, PRP treatment is applied to accelerate the process of the grafts taking hold, support recovery and reduce the shock-loss effect.

• Increases the take-hold rate of the roots: Growth factors allow the hair follicles to adapt and be nourished quickly.

• Accelerates the recovery process: It helps reduce the swelling, redness and sensitivity in the operation area.

• Increases hair quality: After PRP application the hair strands become thicker, brighter and healthier.

• Reduces shock loss: It minimises the temporary loss that can occur after hair transplantation.

PRP is an important complementary treatment that increases the success of hair transplantation.

Clinical studies conducted in recent years show that PRP treatment positively affects the results after hair transplantation. Research has revealed that in patients who undergo PRP application, the hair roots grow faster and healthier.

The growth factors in PRP's content, especially:

• TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor Beta)

• PDGF (Platelet Derived Growth Factor)

• VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)

create positive effects on tissue repair, blood-vessel formation and cell proliferation. These molecules ensure the nutrition and renewal of the hair follicles.

Research also reveals that PRP application shortens the recovery time after hair transplantation, provides higher-quality scar-tissue formation and contributes to obtaining permanent results.

PRP plays an important role not only after hair transplantation but also in preventing hair loss and increasing hair quality.

• Strengthens the hair roots: It supports the recovery of weak hair roots that have begun to fall out.

• Encourages new hair formation: It allows dormant hair roots to become active.

• Accelerates blood circulation: It carries more oxygen and nutrients to the follicles by increasing blood flow in the scalp.

• Slows down hair loss: It is supportive especially in genetically based loss processes such as androgenetic alopecia.

• Increases the thickness of the hair strands: It provides a fuller appearance by strengthening thin and weak hair.

PRP can be applied to anyone experiencing hair loss, wanting to increase hair quality or wanting to support the recovery process after hair transplantation. However, in some cases a doctor's evaluation is required.

• Those with blood diseases or clotting disorders

• Those with active infections and skin diseases

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women (with doctor's approval)

• People with a wound or irritation in the skin

For this reason, a detailed examination and evaluation of the patient's health history before PRP application is very important.

PRP treatment is usually applied in the following steps:

• Blood collection: About 10-20 ml of blood is taken from the patient.

• Centrifuge process: The blood is centrifuged in special devices and the platelet-rich plasma is separated.

• Preparation of the plasma: The separated plasma is prepared for injection.

• Injection: PRP is applied to the scalp area with fine-tipped needles.

The procedure usually takes 30-45 minutes and does not require anaesthesia. Patients can easily return to their daily lives after the application.

PRP is applied at certain intervals after hair transplantation. Usually the following protocol is followed:

• First session: Done 2-4 weeks after the hair transplant.

• Follow-up sessions: 4-5 sessions applied at 3-week intervals.

• Maintenance: It can be supported with annual sessions or sessions as needed.

This protocol supports the healthy growth of the hair roots and increases the permanence of the hair-transplant results.

• Not touching the scalp for 24 hours after the application, washing with lukewarm water

• Avoiding intense sunlight

• Staying away from heavy exercise and activities that will trigger sweating

• Limiting smoking and alcohol consumption

• Using the care products recommended by the doctor

When these recommendations are followed, the effect of PRP treatment is at the maximum level.

In aesthetic applications in İzmir, PRP treatment has become an indispensable method for recovery after hair transplantation and for increasing hair quality. With her experience and expertise, Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil offers the best service to her patients by preparing personalised PRP treatment plans.

PRP, applied by taking into account personal needs, hair-loss type and the post-transplant recovery process, provides natural and long-lasting results.

Hair-transplant operations developed against problems such as hair loss and baldness are among the most important applications of modern aesthetic surgery. However, the success of these operations is not limited to surgical technique alone; additional supportive treatments are needed for the recovery process and the strengthening of the hair roots.

PRP treatment is a scientifically supported method that accelerates recovery after hair transplantation, strengthens the hair roots and increases hair quality. A specialist in PRP applications, Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil provides important advantages to her patients in preserving and strengthening hair health in the field of aesthetics in İzmir.

Getting PRP support after hair transplantation is one of the keys to having healthier, fuller and longer-lasting hair.