Platelet-Rich Plasma Applications in Plastic Surgery

February 2023 in “ World journal of plastic surgery ”

Mohammad Bahadoram, Ammar Helalinasab, Najmeh Namehgoshay-Fard, Esma’il Akade, Roozbeh Moghaddar

TLDR Platelet-rich plasma is now used in plastic surgery.

The document discusses the use of Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the field of plastic surgery. PRP is a component of blood that has a high concentration of platelets. Its application initially started in hematology but has since expanded to other medical fields. The document does not provide specific examples or results of PRP application in plastic surgery, but it emphasizes its current use in the field.

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research Platelet Rich Plasma and Its Use in Hair Regrowth: A Review

18 citations, March 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy”

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help with various hair loss types, but more research is needed to find the best use method.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma: Principles and Applications in Plastic Surgery

19 citations, August 2019 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery”

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research A Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma: History, Biology, Mechanism of Action, and Classification

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in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Someone's brother tried Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss; it had minimal effect on hair but improved skin appearance. Microneedling at home was suggested as a more sustainable alternative.

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in Treatment 3 upvotes 3 weeks ago

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in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 month ago

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?

in Treatment 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.

community I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

in Research/Science 548 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.

community Anyone have PRP/Exosome results to share?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Considering alternative treatments to hair loss, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and exosome therapy, instead of using medications like minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride.

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research Comparison of the Efficacy of Homologous and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia

24 citations, November 2017 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

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