In addition to NeoGraft and ARTAS hair restoration, our practice offers additional therapies for those not quite ready to undergo hair transplantation. At Premier Plastic Surgery, we are also home to the prestigious Center for Hair Restoration, helmed by Dr. Heil. At the Center for Hair Restoration, patients benefit from a comprehensive approach to hair restoration, overseen and delivered with the expertise of Dr. Heil.

Platelet Rich Plasma (Prp) Hair Restoration

While genetics plays a significant role in whether a person will suffer thinning hair or balding areas, regenerative medicine brings new hope for hair restoration. PRP, or “platelet rich plasma” is a substance created from your own blood. PRP has been used for over twenty years by doctors to speed wound healing, and can be effective in stimulating the hair follicles to promote thicker, healthier hair.

How Prp Hair Restoration Works

The PRP contains “growth factors” that have a regenerative effect. After your own blood is drawn, it is placed in a centrifuge to isolate the PRP from the rest of the blood, so the product is concentrated. The growth factors in PRP are known to trigger healthy cell growth, and patients who have regular hair restoration treatments with PRP are reporting very positive results.

The platelets in the PRP work to stimulate stem cells in the hair follicle. PRP is also an effective treatment for patients who have had hair transplants, aiding the newly transplanted hair follicles to become healthy and productive. While results vary from patient to patient, PRP hair restoration therapy three or four times a year has been seen to produce impressive results.

Prp Hair Restoration: The Procedure

The procedure is performed with the following steps:

Blood is drawn at our office, just like any other blood draw in a medical office.
The PRP is extracted through spinning with a centrifuge.
An anesthetic is used to numb the area of the scalp to be treated.
The PRP is then injected into the area.
Your hair and scalp are then washed.
You can return to your regular activities, with no restrictions or downtime.

Non-surgical Prp Hair Restoration For Men And Women

The PRP contains three to five times the number of platelets in natural blood, and these platelets contain growth factors that are known to be effective for wound healing. A new development in regenerative medicine, PRP is now being used in various applications, including cosmetic treatments to help skin regenerate and stay young and firm and to stimulate natural hair growth in men and women with thinning hair.

Step 1 - Standard Phlebotomy

A Peripheral vein is carefully selected using Accuvein® infrared technology and a blood sample is collected.

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Step 2 - A-PRP Anticoagulation & Centrifugation:

The blood is mixed with anticoagulant in the vacutainer. The blood is then spun in a centrifuge to obtain a plasma concentrate of autologous blood with a platelet quantity above the normal physiologic level.

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Steps 3 & 4: A-PRP Final Preparation, Administration of Local Anesthesia and A-PRP Injection:

Local anesthetic is administered to reduce discomfort. Multiple, small injections of plasma are performed in a linear pattern, 1 cm apart, known as the "nappage" technique.

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Led Light Therapy For Thinning Hair

At Premier Plastic Surgery, we also offer NeoLTS for our patients. This is an FDA-approved LED light therapy which is used for non-surgical treatment for thinning hair. NeoLTS can be used on both female and male patients, and is effective regardless of skin type or color. With a simple maintenance plan, NeoLTS can produce long-term results.

Benefits Of Light Therapy In Conjunction With Hair Transplants

Light therapy can also be used with NeoGraft or ARTAS, resulting in well-rounded, complementary treatment.

Light therapy reduces the possibility of shedding after hair transplants
It strengthens the area around the implant, leading to earlier regrowth
Reduces inflammation and pain post-op
Sparks the healing process
Promotes overall scalp health
Reduces downtime

Benefits Of Light Therapy As A Stand-alone Procedure

Promotes tissue oxygenation and blood circulation in the scalp
Stimulates an active anagen (growth) phase in follicles
Stimulates all living cells, including hair follicles, by increasing the chemical compound ATP
Delivers nutrients to the hair follicle cells
Effectively inhibits thinning of hair follicles

Schedule A Consultation At Premier Plastic Surgery

To learn more about your hair restoration options, your next step is a private consultation with Dr. Brian Heil. Please call our office to schedule an appointment.