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PRP Hair Restoration for Men

PRP Hair Restoration for Male Pattern Baldness in Monument and Colorado Springs

What types of hair loss does PRP treat?

The most commonly treated condition is androgenic alopecia, otherwise known as "male-pattern baldness". Despite the term, "male-pattern baldness" affects both men and women. In men, the typical pattern of hair loss is in the shape of an "M". The hair typically recedes on the sides and at the crown (near the top of the head). In some men, there has been an identified connection with chronic diseases such as coronary artery disease, insulin resistance, prostate hypertrophy, and prostate cancer. Oftentimes androgenic alopecia has a genetic component. There may also be benefit to treating alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles.

How does PRP treat hair loss?
PRP stimulates 6 growth factors that thicken, strengthen, and promote hair growth from the follicles that are still functioning. It will not treat areas where there is no hair growth, only areas with at least some form of existing hair.


What is the process?

  1. Your blood is drawn

  2. We spin the blood in a special centrifuge for 10 minutes to obtain platelet rich plasma (the source of important growth factors)

  3. After the blood is spun, and PRP obtained, it takes about 10 minutes to make small injections into the scalp while cool compresses are used to reduce discomfort

  4. It will take 3-4 sessions one month apart to achieve optimal results, then a 6 month maintenance visit, then yearly maintenance.

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Are there any side effects or possible complications?

PRP Therapy is extremely safe because we are using cells from your own blood, meaning there are no preservatives and no chance of the body rejecting the cells. The primary risks and discomforts are related to the blood draw where there is a slight pinch to insert the needle for collection and there is a potential for bruising at the site. In addition, you could experience redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, tingling, numbness, lumpiness, and/or a feeling of pressure or fullness in the treated areas.

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We also offer PRP hair restoration for women

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