Rashid Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are getting so much more popular for a variety of conditions, from any type of hair injury to hair loss. What is this treatment? How it works and what are the common side effects? I will discuss everything in this article.
In this treatment, dermatologists use patients’ own blood to fasten hair growth in a certain area. PRP consists of two things plasma and platelets. A type of blood cell which consider a very good agent for healing throughout the body. Platelets also contain fabulous growth factors that can trigger cell reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration in the treated area. In simple terms PRP is a platelets enriched blood.
How it Works
To create platelets enriched plasma. Doctor drew a blood sample from patients body and place that sample in a machine called centrifuge. Machine spins the sample at a very high speed which separates all the other components of blood from platelets. Concentrate the blood with plasma.
Injections
The separated sample inject into a affected place e.g a patch of baldness or any sports injury which can cause hair loss etc into the patient’s body.It inreturn will accelerate growth factors that triggers the healing process. Infused plasma rich platelets speed up the healing process, shortens healing time, decreasing pain and moreover boost hair growth. In addition to this injections of PRP use for various issues such as skin rejuation, post surgical healing, osteoarthritis and mainly for hair loss.
PRP hair treatment cost in Pakistan
PRP cost depends upon the method which use to prepare the PRP. Mostly dermatologist are using very special kits which are made in the United States due good quality. If these US based kits are used. The treatment usually costs between PKR 15,000 to 25,000 rupees. Many clinics in Pakistan are generally do not use the US based PRP kits (as they are expensive) and opt to employ the routine blood sample vials used for the sample collection at any clinical laboratory.
This is a very low quality PRP and costs way less. It cost between PKR 8,000 to 10,000. Keep this thing in mind that such cheap PRP may not be effective at all. At the end you may lose your money. Platelets also contain fabulous growth factors that can trigger cell reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration in the treated area. In simple terms PRP is a platelets enriched blood.
Clinics of PRP in Islamabad
Following are the clinics available in Islamabad for PRP
- Dr. Naimatullah – Dermatologist (PMC Verified)
- Dr. Saima Khan – Dermatologist (PMC Verified)
- Dr. Fazeela Abbasi DFA clinics
- Dr. Amna Ali – Dermatologist (PMC Verified)
All these dermatologists are offering PRP treatments at their clinics in Islamabad and are equally reputational. You can choose any of these clinics in for your PRP treatments.
PRP is very safe method. This treatment involves your own blood so chances of allergic reaction are very less but some risky side effects of the treatment involves bleeding, tissue damage and infections.lastly i would say people who are confuse about this treatment should go for it. It is very effective treatment. Read more
