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Category: Platlet Rich Plasma

Jul 5 2013

PRP and Alopecia

Friday, July 5th, 2013

It seems the list of applications for PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) just keeps growing. In addition to being used for injuries, skin rejuvenation and aesthetic enhancement, a recent study from France indicates that PRP can be effective in the treatment of thinning hair and pattern baldness, as well as a viable treatment for Alopecia.  Click here to read the article.  In addition, while researching this Read More …

May 22 2012

The Future is Now: Platelets and Stem Cells

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Imagine a future where you can go to a doctor’s office and have your own special cells from fat and or blood used to regenerate any of your organs including your skin! Does this sound too futuristic? Well it is happening right now… And those special cells? Platelets and Stem cells. Not the embryonic stem cells that people have mixed feelings about but your very Read More …

Jul 11 2011

Platelet Rich Plasma treatments for alopecia

Monday, July 11th, 2011

It has long been known that platelet rich plasma can be used successfully to help with wound healing, skin regeneration and transplant hair graft survival. Today it is has been shown that platelet rich plasma may actually wake up dormant hair follicles. This is a huge potential beak through in treating hair loss and growing hair. Blood is made of about 93% red blood cells, Read More …

Jun 10 2011

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment: Rejuvenation From Within…

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Platlet rich Plasma or PRP is a treatment that involves injecting a concentrated source of platelet rich plasma obtained from patient’s own blood to into respective area of concern to promote tissue healing. PRP has been used not only for cosmetic purposes but also in treating orthopedic conditions such as joint degenerative conditions, tendonitis, plastic surgery, wound healing post surgery or burn injury to name a Read More …

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