Both PRP and hair mesotherapy are gentle, natural techniques designed to promote hair growth by stimulating follicle activity. The decision between the two depends on the practitioner’s evaluation, based on the patient’s unique characteristics and the specific treatment circumstances—whether it’s mild hair loss, seasonal shedding, or post-hair transplant care.
PRP Injections for Hair Growth
PRP stands for “Platelet-Rich Plasma”. Platelets are blood components produced by the bone marrow and carried through the plasma, which makes up about 60% of blood volume.
In the context of hair treatment, PRP is used for its ability to enhance cellular regeneration and improve blood circulation around the hair follicles—tiny structures embedded in the scalp responsible for hair growth. By leveraging the growth factors found in platelets, the follicles can become more active, leading to healthier, stronger hair growth.
To prepare PRP for injection into the scalp, a blood sample is first taken from the patient. Then, the plasma is separated from other blood components, and its platelet concentration is enhanced using centrifugation. The effectiveness of this treatment largely depends on how platelet-rich the PRP sample is. For this, advanced centrifuges like the Magellan system offer a significant advantage, as they can produce PRP with six times more platelets compared to standard methods.
Hair Mesotherapy
Hair mesotherapy works by stimulating follicle activity and encouraging hair growth through the injection of a cocktail composed of minerals, vasodilators, vitamins, amino acids, and trace elements into the scalp.
This gentle solution has two main benefits. First, injecting these compounds directly near the follicles significantly boosts their effectiveness. Second, it minimizes the amount of product needed, making it a targeted and efficient treatment option.
PRP or Mesotherapy: How to Choose?
Both PRP and mesotherapy are considered safe procedures when performed by experienced professionals. Mesotherapy relies on natural ingredients, while PRP uses the patient’s own blood sample, eliminating the risk of rejection. Therefore, the choice between PRP and mesotherapy is not about risk versus benefit.
Instead, the decision should be guided by the treatment context and the patient’s needs. While PRP is often recommended to directly combat specific types of alopecia, it is also widely used to complement hair transplants. PRP helps preserve the grafts during surgery and enhances their growth afterward through scalp injections.
Similarly, hair mesotherapy can be prescribed post-transplant as well. It has proven effective in cases of early-stage androgenetic alopecia and for managing seasonal hair loss.
In summary, the decision between PRP and mesotherapy is best made with the guidance of a skilled practitioner, who will consider the specifics of each patient’s condition and desired outcomes.
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