Platelet Rich Plasma
Plasma is the liquid component of blood, made mostly of water and acts as a transporter for cells. Plasma also contains fibrinogen, a protein that acts like a net and catches platelets at a wound site to form a clot.
Blood contains plasma, red blood cells (RBC), which help pick up oxygen from the lungs and delivers it to other body cells, while removing carbon dioxide.
White blood cells (WBC) are cell’s that fights infection, kills germs, and carries off dead blood cells, and platelets.
“Typically a blood specimen contains 93% RBC, 6% Platelets, and 1% WBC The rationale for PRP benefit lies in reversing the blood ratio by decreasing RBC to 5%, which are less useful in the healing process, and increasing platelets to 94% to stimulate recovery”.
The best way to evaluate a patient is to arrange a personal, in-depth consultation. However, this is impossible for many patients who fly in from other parts of the country or world. For this reason we have developed the remote consultation package, which is an acceptable alternative to the in-person personal consult.
Once your photos and questionnaire are reviewed, we will telephone you to discuss your questions or concerns regarding the procedure. You will also be given a suggested treatment plan and the costs involved. Click here for more complete information on our free on-line hair restoration consultation process.