Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Recovery

Baseline
8 months after 2 treatments

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Platelet rich plasma has many uses in medicine. It can be used for hair restoration, facial skin rejuvenation, and even joint injections for pain relief. For people who are trying to avoid drugs, steroids or other chemical treatments platelet rich plasma offers a natural time tested natural treatment for dermatological conditions.

At the Mole Clinic for hair restoration we recommend one PRP session monthly for three treatments, followed by a PRP hair restoration treatment every six months for maintenance. We generally follow the same protocol for skin rejuvenation.

The process of PRP involves drawing a vial of blood and centrifuging it for about 5 minutes. The clear yellow plasma is extracted and it is injected in small aliquots at regular intervals in the area of the scalp for hair restoration treatment or for skin rejuvenation. We are able to use topical numbing creams to minimize the discomfort but generally there is a degree of mild discomfort during the perp treatment. Most patients are able to tolerate the discomfort.

PRP is generally not covered by OHIP. It is increasingly being covered by some insurance companies but very slowly. It is advisable that patients who are interested in this treatment inquire from their insurance companies as to whether this treatment would be covered or not.

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