What You Need to Know About PRP Treatment

PRP treatment, or plasma therapy, is one of the new-generation supportive methods. PRP, which is used as a supportive treatment for various ailments, also effectively treats various hair problems, especially hair loss.

What is PRP Treatment and What Does It Do?

PRP is the procedure of obtaining plasma from a person's blood and transferring it to the relevant area of ​​the body. PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma.

PRP treatment, also known as plasma therapy, can be applied to different body parts and treat different diseases. In this treatment, plasma obtained from the person's blood is exceptionally effective regarding growth factors. In this way, it supports the elimination of discomfort in the area where it is applied and shortens recovery times.

PRP treatment is generally a safe practice and has no severe side effects. The possible risks and side effects of this minimally invasive procedure are as follows:

• Mild pain, swelling and redness in the relevant area

Mild redness and swelling, and severe ones, resolve over time without additional treatment.

PRP treatment is known to have many positive effects. However, many must learn how it produces these effects and what it does. The effects of this treatment can be summarized as follows:

• This platelet-rich plasma accelerates cell renewal and contributes to the healing of wounds. It does this through the effect of growth factors in platelets. It promotes new blood vessel formation, cell proliferation and tissue repair.
• Growth factors, which accelerate the healing of wounds and the self-renewal of tissues, seriously reduce the risk of infection with these effects.
• It accelerates collagen production in the area where it is applied. Collagen encourages the skin to renew, tighten and repair itself.
• Growth factors accelerate the formation of new blood vessels, which also accelerates blood flow in the relevant area. This positively affects the overall treatment.

How is PRP Injection Performed?

PRP treatment attracts attention as a supportive treatment method. Depending on the person's general condition and discomfort, its application may be recommended by doctors. The application of plasma therapy consists of different stages. The table below can be viewed for details on these stages:

Stages	Explanation
Blood Collection	The first stage of treatment involves collecting blood from the patient. This procedure is similar to a standard blood draw and is usually done in the arm.
Obtaining Plasma	The collected blood is centrifuged and thus separated into its components. Centrifugation is the circular spinning of blood at very high speeds. With centrifugation, blood is separated into its multiple components. The resulting components include platelet-rich plasma.
Collection of Rich Plasma	Platelet-riched plasma from the resulting components is taken with a special method.
Procedure	The treatment area is prepared for PRP injections. In this context, skin cleaning and sterilization are performed. Afterward, the prepared rich plasma is injected into the relevant area. Depending on the size of the treatment area, the injection can be made from more than one point.
Tracking Process	After the PRP treatment, patients are followed up and determined how the applied method works.

 

The steps followed for PRO treatment are generally as follows. Depending on the patient's condition, there may be some minor differences in the application stages. Again, depending on the disease's condition, 4-6 sessions are applied at 2-week intervals.

As Transes Hair Transplant, we use this treatment to eliminate different problems in your hair, especially hair loss. With the supportive effect of plasma treatment, we ensure you have much stronger and healthier hair. You can contact us immediately to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for this treatment and get detailed information on the subject.

In Which Diseases Is PRP Treatment (Plasma Therapy) Applied?

Plasma therapy is the application of plasma obtained from the person's own blood, rich in growth factors and platelets, to the relevant area. It is a supportive treatment method and can be applied to different disorders. The diseases for which it is commonly applied today are:

 

• Musculoskeletal system diseases and orthopedic disorders are among the most common application areas. It is also used to treat arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, meniscus, shoulder pain, joint disorders, and similar diseases.
• It is preferred as a support for treating skin disorders such as skin cracks, scars, wrinkles and blemishes.
• It effectively results in problems such as hair loss and thinning of hair.
• It is used in aesthetic applications such as highlighting the cheekbones and filling the lips.

 

Although these are the main ailments to which it is applied, it can also be applied to other ailments. However, the patient's condition must be suitable, and the doctor must recommend this treatment.

Advantages of PRP Treatment

Plasma therapy has different advantages. The main reason why it is widely used today is the advantages it provides. The main advantages of this treatment are as follows:

 

• Platelet-rich plasma is obtained using the person's blood and is applied to him/her. Therefore, there are no risks or side effects such as the risk of allergy or the body not accepting the treatment. It is also described as a natural treatment method.
• For application, injections are made only in the relevant area. Being a minimally invasive procedure, patients can return quickly to their daily routines and lives.
• When applied correctly, it has a significant positive impact on recovery time.

What is the Use of Hair PRP Treatment?

PRP hair treatment is applied to eliminate hair problems. It is preferred in cases where known normal treatments are ineffective or cannot meet expectations. It is applied by applying enriched plasma obtained from the person's blood to the scalp.

This hair treatment effectively eliminates different hair problems, especially hair loss. Its positive effects when applied to hair are as follows:

• It significantly reduces hair loss and prevents people from losing their hair permanently.
• It nourishes the hair follicles and encourages the formation of new blood vessels in the scalp, strengthening the hair.
• It repairs hair texture and significantly eliminates the risk of loss.
• Apart from the normal cycle, it helps the hair follicles that have been resting for a long time to wake up and encourages them to produce new hair strands.

The positive effects of the PRP treatment on the hair are generally as follows. There is an important thing to know at this point. Although it provides effective results against hair loss, this may vary depending on when the application is made and the reasons for the hair loss. For example, Procedure in the early stages of male pattern baldness may slow down hair loss, but application in the later stages may not give the desired results. Additionally, patients' responses to this treatment also vary.

PRP Treatment Comments

When the comments of those who had this treatment done for their hair loss or other problems are examined, it is seen that they are generally satisfied. However, it is also striking that this treatment works at different levels for everyone.

Some patients emphasize that plasma therapy works, but it must be done on time and with sufficient sessions. Transes Hair Transplant plans this treatment by examining the patient's condition in detail and ensuring the patients get the best results.

PRP Treatment Prices in Turkey

PRP treatment price is another curious issue regarding the subject. However, this method is planned individually. Factors such as the size of the application area, the number of sessions to be applied, the time between sessions, and the physician's experience performing the procedure cause the figures to vary. Therefore, it is difficult to give exact figures about prices.

Frequently Asked Questions About PRP Treatment (Plasma Treatment)

Frequently asked questions about PRP treatment and their answers are listed below.

1 - What is PRP Treatment and How is it Done?

This treatment, also known as Platelet Rich Plasma, is injecting plasma obtained from the person's own blood and rich in growth factors into the affected area. It allows patients to recover faster and contributes directly to the treatment.

2 - Does PRP Treatment Prevent Hair Loss?

PRP treatment completely stops or slows down hair loss when applied correctly. However, the probability of obtaining the desired result is relatively lower as the shedding progresses.

3 - Does Lost Hair Grow Again with PRP Treatment?

The treatment allows the follicles in the dormant phase to produce hair again. However, it does not ensure the recovery of follicles that have lost their function.

4 - How to Perform PRP Treatment on Hair?

Enriched plasma obtained from the person's own blood is injected into the scalp. Growth factors in the plasma encourage the formation of new vessels, accelerate blood flow and thus provide more effective nutrition to the hair follicles. These support the elimination of different hair problems.

5 - Is PRP Treatment Risky?

The PRP treatment uses the patient's own blood, so no foreign substance is injected into the body. The concern is to ensure that the treatment is safe. However, there are some minor risks, such as mild swelling and redness from the injection