The PRP therapy can be used in cases like:

• Male pattern baldness, especially when there is still minimal hair loss
• Female pattern baldness, at any stage
• Alopecia areata
• Telogen effluvium
• Facial rejuvenation
• Wound ulcers

However, PRP is not a suitable choice for people who are completely bald. The therapy cannot help with growing new hair on a completely bald patch – it can only ensure that the hair that is already present becomes thicker, because the platelets work at strengthening the follicles of the hair.

Generally, the treatment takes multiple sittings. Here at AK Clinics we suggest three sittings at an interval of one month each for the best results. We have an inbuilt centrifuge machine that ensures that proper centrifugation occurs and the right amount of platelet concentrate is obtained.

The procedure has no side effects, which means that it is safe for everyone. However, it can be slightly uncomfortable at some centres, who do not use proper anaesthetic or a numbing cream, which reduces the discomfort to quite an extent.

There is minimal recovery period associated with PRP, and the pain is often taken care of using mild painkillers. There can be slight swelling on the forehead, but this need not become a cause of worry. In most cases, the swelling subsides within about 48 hours. The treatment normally takes a little over one hour and the hair wash is advised after 6 hours.

We at AK Clinics have made a couple of changes in the procedure at our end and is named as Bio-Therapy.