Dr. Megha Modi Provides Hair Treatment in Vasundhara

1. Dr. Megha Modi Provides Hair Treatment in Vasundhara Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy This involves drawing out one’s own blood and centrifuging it so that the plasma with platelets collects in the tube. This plasma rich in platelets and growth factors is very useful in tissue regeneration and healing. It is then injected on the scalp or rubbed on the scalp after performing a dermaroller treatment in the areas which suffer from hair loss. What can I expect from the treatment? You can expect new hair growth along your existing hair line and improved density, health and texture of your pr-existing hair. Who is a better candidate for this therapy – Man or woman? It is equally effective in both men and women and works best in patients with diffuse thinning and miniaturized hair. Can PRP Therapy be combined with hair transplant? Yes, it can be combined with hair transplant – pre-operatively, intra-operatively, or post-operatively. It not only helps in healthier and faster growth of transplanted hair, but also stimulates the existing thinning hair at the same time. Is the treatment painful? The pain is subjective and patient specific. Some people perceive it like hot massage and some find it unbearable. For sensitive individuals we suggest numbing gel or topical anaesthesia one hour prior to procedure which reduces the pain sensation considerably. Alternately nerve blocks can be given for better pain control. Any side-effects?

2. PRP therapy is safe and natural because the procedure concentrates the cells from your own blood directly back into the area where it is needed. Hence is not rejected by your immune system and there are absolutely no chance of getting any infection, allergy or hypersensitivity. However one can get mild redness, bruising or headache which responds well to routine analgesics. How long does the treatment take? PRP therapy is a lunch time procedure and it takes around half an hour for the procedure and you can go back to your work place immediately after the procedure. Can I wash my hair after the treatment, and after how much time? You can wash your hair after 12 hours with your routine shampoo. How many treatment sessions will I need? PRP therapy can be repeated every 1-2 months and usually 3-4 sittings are sufficient, though some patients may require maintenance therapy once a year or more frequently depending upon the severity of hair loss. The visible results in form of new hair growth can be seen after 3-4 months of treatment and further improvement is noticed in the subsequent months. Any precautions? The usual precaution is not to touch the scalp and no head-bath for 12 hours after the procedure. Can other medical therapies be continued concurrently? Absolutely, it can be used in conjunction with other topical and oral medications. In fact, we encourage it and prescribe PRP therapy as a compliment to a non-surgical approach for those patients who are not eligible for surgery or who want to delay hair restoration surgery. We recommend PRP therapy along with Minoxidil and DHT blockers or for those patients who can’t tolerate or have side effects with these medications.