Difference between PRP and Hair Transplant?

The problem of thin hair is very common which is faced by both men and women as they age. There is not a lot of options which are effective but some of them are beneficial in treating the hair loss and helps in regrowth of hair. In that case, hair transplant and PRP therapy have been proved helpful. Let’s understand how they are different from each other.

Hair Transplant
During the hair transplant surgery, the hair follicles are taken from the back of the scalp one by one, which is also known as the donor area. After that, the grafts are transplanted one by one on the problematic area where hair growth is very less. There are 2 methods FUE and FUT, according to diagnose the doctor will let you know which method is suitable for you.
Ideal candidates

• Patients with thinning hair
• Male or female pattern baldness
• Adequate donor hair follicles

PRP
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a newer technique has been proven effective in stimulating the growth of tissue. But now, PRP is being used for stimulating the dormant hair cells so that they can result in hair growth.
During the treatment, a sample of the patient’s blood is collected. With the centrifuge, the platelets are separated and they mixed with extracted plasma to create PRP. After that, the scalp is numbed and PRP injections are placed on the scalp.
Make sure to consult the doctor as they will guide you which method will solve your problem the best.

Patience is the key in Hair Transplant

Hair transplant is the best method to restore hair growth. Undergoing hair transplant surgery does not take much time but to see the final results it does. The patient needs to keep patience to see the desired results they want. On average, it takes around one hour or two hours to complete the surgery.

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The method of FUT takes 4 to 6 hours to complete the surgery. The method of FUE takes around 7 hours to complete the surgery. The duration of the surgery can be longer or shorter depending on the case of the patient.

How long you have to wait to see the results?
 
• The treatment takes time to see the results and the final hair growth. If you think right after the procedure the results will be visible then it is not true.
 • Once the hair will fall out which is part of the procedure, after that you will see the new hair. It takes around 3 months to see the growth with proper care and following the guidelines of the doctor.
• The thick will be noticed in 5 to 12 months after the treatment.
• After one year, the patient is able to see the full hair growth. You need to understand that changes in the hair growth will take time to get the correct texture.
• Additionally, do not use any type of chemical or harmful shampoo on the hair. After the surgery, do not use any type of heating product as they will affect the hair follicles.