PRP hair Loss Treatment in Sydney

Are you experiencing hair thinning, recession of hair line and excess hair loss? Erratic lifestyle, unhealthy eating and drinking habits, and environmental causes can all contribute to hair loss. For some individuals, hair loss and a receding hairline may be the result of genetic conditions or side effects from certain treatments.  Nonetheless, hair loss can lead to severe psychological distress, loss of self-esteem and poor body image in people.

If your life feels disrupted by these concerns related to hair loss, consider getting a PRP hair loss treatment at Urban Skin Clinic in Bankstown, Sydney. Please reach out and we will schedule an appointment with one of our experts to assess your situation and discuss effective treatment options.

Hair Loss in Men

The most common reason for male hair thinning and loss is androgenic alopecia, also called male pattern hair loss (MPHL). Some men experience early signs in their late teens. There is a strong genetic determinant to androgenic alopecia, causing increased sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a male hormone in the scalp, which causes reduction in hair follicle size and hair growth. The good news is that standard medications can be effective in the vast majority of cases. Long term use can prevent further hair loss and increase hair thickness. For severe cases we recommends PRP treatments.

Hair Loss in Women

Alopecia or telogen effluviumis a common issue in women often triggered by pregnancy, surgery and hormonal issues. Some experience hairfall caused by elevated levels of male hormones. Female pattern hair loss can happen after menopause. Other factors include lifestyle inconsistencies, medications, and other treatment, like chemotherapy and likewise. If it’s a health condition, we recommend consulting dermatologist first. Nonetheless, PRP hair loss treatment has proven beneficial in these cases.

At Urban Skin Clinic we take a standard dermatological approach to managing androgenic alopecia starting with topical solutions, oral medications, shampoos if required and in extreme cases, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections.

Our Hair Loss Consultation Details

Consultation time

An Initial appointment will involve assessment with a our expert including a nurse injector, who will formulate a suitable treatment plan including lifestyle suggestions and medications.

Treatment Options

No therapy: Sometimes no treatment, and camouflage options such as wigs, makeup and creative hairdressing are the best option. We can point you in the right direction!

Medications:

• Male patients: Standard medical therapy may involve a combination of topical foams or medications. This is evidence-based and up to 90% of male clients respond to this medical therapy. Clinical response varies from no change to stabilisation of hair loss, thicker hair or increased hair growth. Hair loss treatments, like PRP injections take time to see an effect and at 12 months we review your response to the treatment.
• Female patients: Medical therapy consists of topical minoxidil and in some cases hormonal treatment.PRP Treatment & Injections: What We DoPlatelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment uses growth factors from your blood to inject it into the scalp. There is emerging research that PRP is effective, especially if combined with medications. Many patients choose PRP because they want to try a natural approach, avoid surgery, (hair transplantation) or they get side effects from medications.The best candidates for PRP hair restoration are those with early hair loss, patients with a healthy lifestyle and with androgenic alopecia. The results are variable and PRP hair loss treatment does not work for everyone. This is because it is dependent on your individual immune function. PRP takes time to work. Results are seen 6 months after the initial treatment course and can be expected to last 12 months. If it is effective, it is safe to continue long term.

Consultations

If you decide to do PRP, the the initial protocol is an injection into the scalp monthly for 3 months. If you display good response to the treatment, we will continue your treatments and follow it every 6 – 12 months depending on your progress. Our nurse injector performs PRP including getting the blood sample from you.

We use an automatic injector device for PRP hair loss treatments, which enables a faster, more accurate and comfortable treatment than manual injection. Feel free to call us for more information or to consult an expert.