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Thinning hair and bald spots can be very distressing for men and women alike. This problem is extremely common: up to forty percent of females and sixty-six percent of males will experience hair loss at some point in their life. You are not alone!
There are many reasons why someone may suffer from thinning and/or loss of hair. As we age, hair naturally loses some of its youthful thickness and is less able to regenerate follicles that have been shed. Hormonal changes can also contribute to changes in hair thickness and density, particular for women in the postpartum and menopausal period. Autoimmune conditions can also lead to hair loss, the most common of which is known as alopecia areata, which causes the hair to fall out in small patches.
Regardless of the cause of hair loss, this condition may be highly disconcerting. Patients suffering from reduced hair density or thickness often describe feeling less self-assured professionally, socially and romantically due to this very common problem.
Dr. Hooman Khorasani and his staff are dedicated to helping you recover your lost hair and reinstating the sense of self-confidence that you deserve. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a non-invasive, yet innovative restorative hair loss treatment that uses your own growth factors to stimulate the root of your hair follicles. The result? A healthy scalp covered with fuller and thicker hair.
To find out if Dr. Khorasani would recommend PRP hair restoration treatments for you, visit us at our New York City practice. To request a consultation, text message us securely, or contact us at our Manhattan office by phone at 347-574-8500.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a cutting-edge hair loss therapy that utilizes growth factors from your own blood to rejuvenate the scalp. These growth factors are found within your blood’s platelets, which are small cells that circulate in your bloodstream to help mend large and small tears. It’s no surprise that these repair cells contain a variety of special nutrients that stimulate restoration and growth. As a result, PRP has historically been used to successfully facilitate wound healing in the area of regenerative medicine.
Always seeking to provide innovative and efficacious therapies to his patients, Dr. Khorasani was one of the first to consider that the restorative properties of PRP could be used to treat hair loss. To provide firm evidence for this hypothesis, Dr. Khorasani conducted one of the largest clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of PRP to improve hair density and thickness. Blinded evaluation of the study results indicated that Dr. Khorasani’s suspicions were correct: PRP effectively regenerates and thickens hair for patients suffering from hair loss.
Magnified scalp photographs of a hair loss patient before and after three treatments with PRP. The after photograph (taken six months after initiating treatment) demonstrates a marked increase in the number and width of individual hairs. Additionally, PRP stimulated the production of multiple hair strands from a single follicle.
Evaluation of PRP in multiple clinical trials has indicated that the best candidates for treatment with PRP are those with typical male or female pattern baldness, medically known as androgenetic alopecia. Both male and female pattern baldness induce a loss of hair on the crown of the head. Males, however, will also notice a receding hairline and females will experience a widening of the hair part. Patients suffering from male and female pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) are most likely to notice a marked improvement in hair density and thickness following therapy with PRP.
Scalp photographs of a hair loss patient before and after three treatments with PRP. The after photograph (taken six months after initiating treatment) demonstrates a marked improvement in the typical signs of female pattern hair loss, including part thickness and crown density.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Khorasani will evaluate your hair loss to ensure that it is not a sign of an underlying health issue. He may order labs to check for iron deficiency, thyroid disease and/or an autoimmune disorder. You will be scheduled for treatment once he has determined that the hair loss is a stand-alone problem.
On the day of the procedure, you will have blood drawn from your arm in exactly the same manner as you would for routine bloodwork. Your blood is then placed in a special device called a centrifuge that spins the blood extremely quickly for ten minutes. This process separates the “rich” plasma from the “poor” plasma, the “rich” plasma being the portion that is filled with thousands of platelets. These platelets are worth their weight in gold, as they contain the “goodies” in your blood that promote cell healing and regeneration.
Using a tiny needle, Dr. Khorasani carefully injects the PRP into your scalp, ensuring that the PRP is evenly distributed. Areas of greater hair loss will receive additional injections to optimize growth. During the procedure, you may experience discomfort and/or stinging; however, we’ll routinely check in so you can inform us if at any point you find these sensations to be intolerable. We will provide you with an array of additional comfort measures, including our in-office Pro-Nox system which employs nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) to reduce anxiety and the experience of pain. Pro-Nox can be self administered by you, as needed, to address any discomfort.
In 2019, Dr. Hooman Khorasani completed one of the largest clinical trials ever conducted at an academic institution on the topic of PRP and hair loss. This study was awarded the prestigious “Alastair and Jean Carruthers Award for Top Ranked American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons (ASDS) Cosmetic Fellow Research” at the society’s annual conference. The results were later published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, a premier dermatologic publication. Dr. Khorasani is considered a national expert in the field of PRP and regenerative medicine and has mentored other professionals seeking to become proficient in this cutting-edge therapy. More importantly, his PRP expertise has allowed him to help hundreds of patients achieve their aesthetic goals. You can also benefit from his high-level proficiency through a customized therapy plan that addresses your individual hair loss needs.
From the moment you contact our office, you are a priority. Dr. Khorasani and his staff are here for you at all times to ensure your questions are answered and needs are met. We look forward to working with you as a team to transform your goals into reality.
Dr. Khorasani and his highly-specialized team look forward to working with you to transform your medical or aesthetic goals into reality. To expedite a request for a consultation, message us securely, or contact Dr. Khorasani’s Manhattan office by phone at 212-230-3378. For more information about how to get in touch:
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