Did you know platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection is a natural treatment for most facial and hair problems? In this article, we will talk about the benefits of plasma for hair and face in Turkey.
Plasma therapy began to be used not long ago in Turkey. Although blood plasma injection is a recent treatment method, it has proven effective in treating hair loss, as it gives brightness to the facial skin and contributes to hiding the signs of aging by tightening the skin and concealing wrinkles.
Plasma needles injected into the scalp or the skin of the face are considered safer than other cosmetic procedures such as hair transplants. It is a natural method that involves injecting a liquid continuously produced by our bodies. This liquid is rich in proteins that benefit the skin. Read more about plasma injections with all the uses and benefits of plasma for hair and face.
What are the benefits of PRP Treatment for Hair and Face in Turkey
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is characterized by its ability to accelerate healing and cell regeneration in the injected area. Plasma contains a high concentration of platelets, beneficial proteins such as collagen and elastin, and vitamins that are good for skin and hair.
Plasma can treat various facial and hair problems, so we will discuss the benefits of each face and hair separately.
Benefits of PRP Treatment for Hair
Hair loss is one of the most common problems that men and women suffer from around the world, whether the hair loss is a result of the hereditary male pattern (androgenic alopecia) or it is due to brittle and weak hair in women, as the plasma injected into the scalp can stimulate the growth of hair follicles. Therefore we can say that the plasma injection helps to strengthen the hair of everyone, regardless of the reason that led to hair loss.
Plasma is also helpful in increasing the density of your hair and adding shine and to the appearance of your hair, as the benefits are not limited to hair loss, but goes beyond that as a cosmetic treatment that contributes to strengthening the hair, which delays the occurrence of baldness in people prone to this because of their genetic history of baldness in the family members.
What distinguishes plasma injection from Hair transplantation in Turkey is that plasma injection does not usually cause allergic reactions or side effects in the injection area because your body produces plasma on its own. Also, the results of plasma injections appear faster, with a better and more natural appearance, compared to a cosmetic hair transplant.
Benefits of PRP Treatment for Face
There is no doubt that facial wrinkles make a young man look older than his actual age, and skin problems such as pimples or scars can cause embarrassment to some.
There are many benefits that the plasma injection can provide to the skin of your face, as the plasma can reduce lines and wrinkles. The plasma also stimulates the production of collagen protein, which is essential for the protection of the skin; the plasma can also reduce face acne.
PRP can also remove scars left by pimples on the skin; in addition, they contribute to treating and eliminating skin hyperpigmentation spots, and plasma injections add brightness and contribute to smoothing the skin.
The benefits of plasma injection are not limited to hair and face only, as plasma is used in Turkey to treat other problems in the body, such as roughness of the knees and joints, and it also accelerates the healing of damaged tissues throughout the body, read more about Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Knee.
How is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) Treatment done in Turkey?
The treatment with PRP is easy to apply with minimal risk. The injection is usually done within the doctor’s outpatient clinic, and the patient does not need to stay inside the hospital. Also, the plasma used for the face and hair is taken from the patient’s blood, meaning there is no risk of the immune system rejecting the plasma.
First, a blood sample is drawn from the patient’s elbow as usual. Then the sample is sent to the laboratory to separate the blood components, and platelet-rich plasma is obtained, as this is done using a dedicated device that centrifugates the blood.
After isolating the platelet-rich plasma and keeping it in a dedicated needle, this needle is injected into the area needing treatment. The patient with hair problems needs to be injected into his scalp. As for facial problems, the plasma needle is injected directly into the skin without The patient feeling pain, but just a simple prick.
The treatment may be applied in several sessions according to the condition of each patient and his need for injections. Most patients need three sessions for their hair to start growing again; while we may be satisfied with one or two sessions for facial problems, the number of sessions will be determined by your doctor.
A large number of tourists come to Turkey every year to undergo plasma injections for the skin or to treat hair loss, and this is because plasma treatment has become one of the procedures that are widely performed in Turkey with high success rates. And The cost is considered low when compared to other countries.
You can contact us if you have any consultation about the PRP treatment in Turkey; the Bimaristan team consists of a group of doctors who guide patients wishing to seek treatment in Turkey, starting from travel procedures, through residency in Turkey, until the end of the treatment trip and returning patients to their country.
Tips after platelet rich plasma (PRP) Treatment
It is important to follow some instructions after injecting plasma into hair and face to ensure the best possible results, and among these tips:
- Avoid touching the injection site for at least 8 hours after treatment
- Do not apply any of the powders or creams used for hair immediately after undergoing the treatment
- Avoid swimming for at least two days after the plasma injection
- It is advised to avoid chemicals and powders that are placed on the face after being injected with plasma
- Rest and avoid strenuous activities following the injection
Do not rush to judge the results after injecting the plasma into the face or hair, as the patient usually begins to notice a slight improvement within an estimated period of at least two weeks, and the full results may take a period of 3 to 6 months to appear clearly, and this depends on the condition of each person before the injection of the plasma and the number of sessions.
Risks of plasma injection for the face or hair?
Plasma injection for the face and hair is a safe cosmetic procedure in most cases, and it is rarely associated with complications or side effects that cause concern. Still, it is not possible to rule out the occurrence of side complications of injection by 100%; among the potential complications and harms of injections are the following:
- Mild bruising around the injection site
- Swelling and redness of the skin in the area of plasma injection
- Itching and swelling of the scalp
- Mild pain and discomfort
- Bleeding where the plasma needle was injected
Cost of plasma injection for the face and hair in Turkey
The price of plasma injection for hair and face in Turkey varies according to each patient's condition with the number of sessions he needs, but the cost usually ranges from 90 to 140 USD per session.
The prices of plasma injections vary between medical cosmetic clinics in Istanbul, so you should look for the place that provides the best service at a reasonable price. We can help you with that; you only need to contact us.
In conclusion, plasma injection for hair and face is one of the modern treatments in Turkey, which offers many benefits in treating various facial and hair problems. It's low risk, and its results appear quickly compared to hair transplants and other skin treatment methods. Blood plasma injection rarely leads to side effects. So it is worth trying.
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