Frequently Asked Questions
PRP hair restoration program can treat Hair thinning, Male pattern baldness but not complete baldness.
Ideal candidates are in good health and do not smoke or drink excessively as these habits reduce your body’s ability to produce collagen and other regenerative chemicals. A Clinical consultation is required to discuss your goals, brief medical history, and details about how platelet-rich plasma works and what may inhibit the efficacy of the treatment
The following conditions may prevent successful PRP injection outcomes
- Skin diseases (i.e. SLE, porphyria, allergies)
- Recent or Current Cancer or Chemotherapy
- Severe metabolic and systemic disorders
- Platelet and Blood Disorders
- Chronic Liver Pathology
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Underlying Sepsis
At Sayana Medical we would like to make sure you have the best outcome with our Hair restoration program. So A clinical consultation and evaluation is required. During the first visit, we discuss your hair concerns, and goals, obtain a brief medical history and evaluate your specific hair concerns.
Labs are drawn to evaluate the quality of your platelets as well as to ensure your health is optimized for the best outcome.
After your platelet and health markers are optimized, we can schedule you for the PRP procedure. We will also leave you with instructions for the day of the procedure as well as medication/supplements you should avoid, to optimize your platelet quality.
On the day of your procedure blood is drawn and processed to extract your platelets. Once your platelets are ready, The procedure begins.
The duration of the PRP therapy session varies from client to client. Most procedures fall somewhere between 45 min to 1 hour.
The length of your session will depend on your unique needs, the areas treated, and the cosmetic goals you are looking to achieve.
PRP therapy is considered to be a low-risk procedure with very few side effects. Most patients do not experience any adverse effects from their PRP treatment. Rare complications can include bleeding at the injection site, tissue damage, infection, or nerve injuries.
Pain tolerance varies from client to client, but PRP is not regarded as a highly painful procedure. The PRP process involves both a blood draw portion and an injection portion, which means it may be uncomfortable for patients who have difficulty with needles. Your provider can apply a topical numbing agent to the skin prior to administering your PRP injections to help you stay comfortable.
Results are generally visible at 4-6 weeks and continue to improve gradually over the next 3-6 months. Generally, 4-5 treatments are advised, however, more may be indicated for some individuals. Current data shows results may last 18-24 months. Boosters are recommended every 3-6 months to sustain results. Once your results are achieved yearly maintenance treatments may be required to maintain your results.
PRP therapy is considered to be a low-risk procedure with very few side effects. Most patients do not experience any adverse effects from their PRP treatment. Rare complications can include bleeding at the injection site, tissue damage, infection, or nerve injuries.
PRP injections have a long history of use in areas of medicine that focus on tissue regeneration such as in joint injuries or wound healing. The safety of using your own platelets has been well established through years of clinical use as an independent therapy or in conjunction with other therapy.
To reduce risks, clients are advised to postpone strenuous exercise for 24 hours after PRP injection therapy. Strenuous exercise is described as any activity that increases your Heart Rate by Over 100 beats pre min.
Clients are also advised to avoid all forms of excessive heat for 24 hours, including but not limited to hair dryers, saunas, hot tubs, sun exposure, and hot showers or bath.
The initial consultation is $150,
Lab work: $150 If the labs are done in our office or we can give you a lab order to be done at an outside lab.
3 treatments of PRP injections: $3000 (Initial consultation is waived when you sign up for the PRP treatments).