PRP Hair Treatment

Combining PRP Treatment With The Hair Transplant

Many patients are afraid of the pain and the recovery time after the surgery. But there is no need to fear because we use the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during our operations. This plasma is a blood product that contributes to a significant acceleration of wound healing and in the case of hair transplant allows the wounds to heal after only a few days.

Studies and specialist literature have demonstrated extensively that PRP can make sure of a rapid recovery after a hair transplant surgery.

The concentration of platelets — and, thereby, the concentration of growth factors — can be 5 to 10 times greater (or richer) than usual.

According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), PRP in hair transplantation can: “preserve and enhance hair follicle viability during and after hair transplantation.” The tissue is repaired and heals after surgery, and hair follicles trapped in a “sleeping” state are strengthened which promotes regrowth.

The PRP treatment can utilize the body’s vitality for best outcomes.

Benefits Of PRP Treatment When Combined With Hair Transplant Surgery

Increase of the viability of the hair follicles after a hair transplant (FUE with PRP)
Faster recovery after a hair transplant
Vitalization and stimulation of the transplanted hair follicles after a hair transplant
Slows down future hair loss and leads to healthy hair growth
Increases the thickness of existing hair
Hair that was dormant for less than 5 years can re-grow
Speeds up the healing process in any procedure, including hair transplantation surgery

Risus will provide all the medications, lotions and shampoo you will require during the post-operative period.

We advise you that after your hair transplant treatment you follow our individual haircare guidance to ensure a fast recovery healing process:

After the Treatment: Day 1

You can expect a light dressing (bandage) will be placed over the donor area of your head (backside).
Recipient hair transplant area will be left uncovered. We will put a cap on your head as camouflage.
We advise you kindly, to take your cap off when you arrive at your hotel and leave your head uncovered.
Within the first 24 hours after treatment, avoid contact with the hair growth areas of the recipient.
Please be notice: hard work, stress, sexual activities, sport and alcohol are not permitted.
Yours best sleeping position would be to lie on your back, the donor back areas of your head should be underpin by pillows.
You should not wear anything over the head.
We will supply any required medications and/or pain killers you may need during the post-operative recovery.
If you have medications you used before the surgery, you can continue taking them after the surgery.
After your treatment: days 1, 2 and later –
if you want, you can leave your head uncovered when you go outside or you can wear a hat.
Sports activities may be started in general 10 days after the hair transplantation.

After the Treatment: Day 2 - Day 15

The first 15 days

Preserve your hair 15 days after your treatment from direct sunlight.
You should not go swimming!
There is no scar seen, and the minor crusts will heal up in 2 days.
You will feel no numbness.

Instructions for washing your hair and transplanted hairs on Day 3 - Day 14

Your fist hair wash is in our hospital on Day 3 after treatment.
The aim of the washing is to clean the clots and crusts in the hair transplant areas of the scalp.
Therefore, please use the lotion which we given, on the implanted area and the donor area.
The lotion should be stay around 15 minutes, and then you can wash it off with slightly warm water.
Please shower at least once a day but no more than 2 times a day during this period.
You can wash the donor area totally regularly but don’t wash the transplanted area specifically.
DO NOT rub it! Post-operational washing instructions are similar. Wash your hair with profusely slightly warm water.
Avoid Rubbing for 15 Days. The crusts from the donor site and the implant area will fall off after a week.
Don’t be alarmed. It’s a normal process. The roots remain.
On Day 5 after the hair transplant treatment (and after 3 days of normal gentle shampooing),
we would like to recommend you to softly massage the recipient areas with your fingertips (no nails) while shampooing.
Crusts and scabs in the recipient hair transplanted areas will be cleaned and within 7-10 days all clots and scabs
should have been removed from the recipient hair transplanted areas.
If any crusts still on the scalp after Day 10, please do not remove them.
The crusts fall out spontaneously. This generally occurs within 2 weeks.
The donor areas of your scalp can be shampooed normally beginning with the first shampoo.
You may use a moisturizing cream on these areas after washing.
After all the clots and scabs have been removed, usually up to 14 Days, you can wash your scalp with a shampoo of your own choice.
During the first month after your hair transplantation, protect your scalp from direct sunlight and superheats.
Attention: do not use any hair dryer. Dry your hair with a hand towel without rubbing. Press only.
Don’t use any hair gel and spray.

The healing time after hair transplantation is 1-2 days. Only 7-10 days later,
when the cleaning of the scalp is finished, no one will know that you had a hair transplant.

General Healing Process After Hair Transplant Treatment

1st Night: You get a bandage after your Hair Transplant Treatment.
You may feel some swelling, itching and mild pain for a few of days.
These symptoms can be reduced with ice applications, some medications and pain killers recommended and will be given by our doctor.
2nd Day: The healing process is going on, which is normal- You don’t need to worry yourself.
Your bandage will be removed and first hair wash awaits you in our hospital.
10th Day: Step by step, the crusts fall off as the hair is washed.
15th Day: Generally, the healing process is finished.
3rd Week: 65% of the implanted hair fall off. Don’t be alarmed! It is a normal process.
The roots remain and new permanent hair will start to grow.
8th-12th Weeks: The roots of the fallen hair and the remaining implanted hair start their growth.
6th Month: Transplanted hair grow and become thicker.
You are allowed to visit a hairstylist.
It may take up to 12 months you will see the result of your hair transplant treatment