PRP term is the shortened version of “Platelet Rich Plasma”. It means “Thrombocytes enriched plasma cell”.
Nowadays, Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment which is used in many areas of medicine speeds up the healing processes of operations. Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment used in areas such as skin treatments, dental treatments and orthopedic, also used in hair transplantation performed by FUE method. In the hair transplantation operation performed by FUE method and supported by PRP, the period of hair shedding and hair regrowth period is shorter than normal. This means faster results.
In normal, the hair regrowth time is totally is 12 months, but in the hair transplantation operation performed by FUE method and supported by PRP the hair regrowth time is about 7-8 months.
If the effects of PRP in hair transplantation surgery will be summarized;
- It provides healing of regions where the hair follicles are taken from, more faster and without scars.
- It allows hair follicles be alive for longer time and prevents damage to hair follicles.
- It provides lengthening, thickening and revitalization of limp and thin hair
- It contributes to a large extent to prevent shedding of hair which has been planted after hair transplantation operation.