Dr. Ankuja Mhaske

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and stem cell therapy are innovative treatments that harness the body’s natural healing mechanisms to promote hair growth and improve hair quality. These therapies have gained popularity in recent years as effective interventions for various hair loss conditions, including male and female pattern baldness, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium.

PRP therapy involves extracting a sample of the patient’s blood and processing it to isolate the platelet-rich plasma, which contains a concentrated source of growth factors and cytokines. The PRP is then injected into the scalp, where it stimulates the proliferation of dermal papilla cells, promotes angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels), and activates dormant hair follicles, leading to increased hair growth and improved hair density over time.

Stem cell therapy, on the other hand, utilizes the regenerative properties of stem cells to rejuvenate damaged hair follicles and stimulate hair growth. Stem cells are extracted from the patient’s own adipose tissue (fat cells) or bone marrow and then injected into the scalp, where they promote tissue repair, modulate inflammation, and stimulate the production of new hair follicles, resulting in thicker, fuller hair.

Both PRP therapy and stem cell therapy are minimally invasive procedures that can be performed in a clinical setting with little to no downtime. While multiple treatment sessions may be necessary to achieve optimal results, many patients experience noticeable improvements in hair growth and quality within a few months of treatment.

In addition to promoting hair growth, PRP therapy and stem cell therapy can also improve the overall health and condition of the scalp and hair. By enhancing blood flow, nourishing hair follicles, and stimulating collagen production, these therapies can help restore balance to the scalp environment, reduce inflammation, and prevent further hair loss.

Overall, PRP therapy and stem cell therapy offer promising options for individuals seeking safe, effective alternatives to traditional hair loss treatments. By harnessing the body’s natural healing mechanisms, these therapies can rejuvenate hair follicles, promote hair growth, and restore confidence and self-esteem in those struggling with hair loss.

About Dr. Ankuja Mhaske

Dr. Ankuja Mhaske is graduated from D.Y Patil College, Pimpri and completed her post-graduation (MS) from Sangli. She started programming FUE and Direct FUE (DIRECT HAIR TRANSPLANTATION) after completing her post-graduation diploma in Medical Cosmetology and post-graduation diploma in Clinical Dermatology in 2016.