Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy | Dr. Joseph Greco Ph.D. Answers Your Questions

[yourrsunshine29@aol.com]

Hello Dr. Greco,

I have been diagnosed with PCOS, and I've been loosing a lot of hair for the last 4 years. I feel as I'm quickly running out of options at the moment. None of the medications I've been on have worked. I'm current using Rogaine for men, I'm not seeing any results from that either. I'm wondering if I would be a good candidate for PRP? I would also like to know how I would find a local doctor in my area. I live in Southern California.

Thank you.

[Dr Joseph F. Greco]

Hi Dr.Greco,

I am a 38 year old female who started to lose hair 2 years ago at an accelerated rate once my spironolactone dosage (originally prescribed for acne) was halved from 75 mg's to 37.5 mg's. This seemed to either kickstart or uncover what I have been told is androgenic alopecia. Since then I have had my dosage upped to 150 mg's a day but it doesn't seem to be slowing down the hair loss. I also am getting some spiderweb -like hairs that fall out which tells me the follicles are dying.
I live in Vancouver, B.C. and can only seem to find the name of one person (Dr. Moonsang Choi, a naturopath) who performs this therapy on patients. Are you familiar with his work and do you know of anyone else in the Pacific Northwest that is skilled at performing this procedure ?

I know of someone who just came down and got the procedure done by you and had a very positive experience. If finances allowed, I'd jump on a plane to Tampa too.

Thanks for your time,
Lyric

Hi Lyric, I am not familiar with Dr Choi and his PRP technique or procedure and unfortunately we have not trained anyone in the Pacific Northwest. I suggest calling my office and getting the specifics and more information. In the meantime, please feel free to send an online consultation from my web site and send photos of your hair wet for evaluation. This way we can communicate directly. Cordially, JG

[Dr Joseph F. Greco]

Hello Dr Greco,

I've heard that the prohairclinic in Belgium is going to offer PRP in the end of september after having spoken to Drs, who already are performing PRP. Have they spoken to you? If so, are they going to use the same techniques that you offer/did they learn from you, how to apply PRP?

Is it really necessary to cut the hair down to one inch? I have long hair and would like to keep them long.

Thanks for your help!
Greetings from Germany

Thank you for your question. They have not spoken to me and I have not trained anyone in that particular clinic, but I understand they are doing PRP for hair treatments. In my experience it is not necessary to cut your hair as we do many females with this procedure and besides why decrease aesthetic density? Best,
JG

[Lyric]

Question for Dr.Greco

Hi Dr.Greco,

I am a 38 year old female who started to lose hair 2 years ago at an accelerated rate once my spironolactone dosage (originally prescribed for acne) was halved from 75 mg's to 37.5 mg's. This seemed to either kickstart or uncover what I have been told is androgenic alopecia. Since then I have had my dosage upped to 150 mg's a day but it doesn't seem to be slowing down the hair loss. I also am getting some spiderweb -like hairs that fall out which tells me the follicles are dying.
I live in Vancouver, B.C. and can only seem to find the name of one person (Dr. Moonsang Choi, a naturopath) who performs this therapy on patients. Are you familiar with his work and do you know of anyone else in the Pacific Northwest that is skilled at performing this procedure ?

I know of someone who just came down and got the procedure done by you and had a very positive experience. If finances allowed, I'd jump on a plane to Tampa too.

Thanks for your time,
Lyric

[koenigsegg]

Hello Dr Greco,

I've heard that the prohairclinic in Belgium is going to offer PRP in the end of september after having spoken to Drs, who already are performing PRP. Have they spoken to you? If so, are they going to use the same techniques that you offer/did they learn from you, how to apply PRP?

Is it really necessary to cut the hair down to one inch? I have long hair and would like to keep them long.

Thanks for your help!
Greetings from Germany

[phoenix3]

Dr. Greco, first thanks for responding our questions about PRP. My only concern with this treatment is if it can mantain the benefits obtained if you repeated once and again.

[Dr Joseph F. Greco]

Dr Greco, I am aware that you have been using PRP for some time, but do you have any before and after pictures that you can post for us? There are very few available, including on your website. I am considering PRP myself but would like to see some more pictures before I go ahead and book it.

Many Thanks, SH.

Hello SH The three photos posted on my blog are the only ones I have permission to post on the internet unfortunately. Additionally, posting photos is difficult because evaluation is always subjective. As to the efficacy of the therapy, three independent studies indicate when you increase vascularity to the follicle, as this does, the follicle increase in size. Cordially, JG

[Dr Joseph F. Greco]

Dr Greco, I've had a few on going injuries first I had a head injury that left me with 2 scars in the back of my head and hair doesn't grow there. Would PRP therapy stimulate hair growth?

Also relating to PRP, I have muscle damage(according to my chiropractor) to my neck shoulder area, where my trapezius muscles is overworked and hard as a rock. Would PRP injections to the trapezius area help me? Thank you

Freaky
PRP will not work to grow hair in the scar at the back of your head and while we do various orthobiologic injections for arthritis, tendon, ligament and soft tissue injuries, unfortunately, PRP will not work for muscle spasms as you are experiencing. Thanks for the inquiry. JG

[splitting hairs]

Pics

Dr Greco, I am aware that you have been using PRP for some time, but do you have any before and after pictures that you can post for us? There are very few available, including on your website. I am considering PRP myself but would like to see some more pictures before I go ahead and book it.

Many Thanks, SH.

[frekey]

Dr Greco, I've had a few on going injuries first I had a head injury that left me with 2 scars in the back of my head and hair doesn't grow there. Would PRP therapy stimulate hair growth?

Also relating to PRP, I have muscle damage(according to my chiropractor) to my neck shoulder area, where my trapezius muscles is overworked and hard as a rock. Would PRP injections to the trapezius area help me? Thank you

[Dr Joseph F. Greco]

Where can we see pictures of progress. I really want to get this done, but I would have to fly down spending twice as much as it costs. So I need to know it works. Please if anyone had it done, please fill us in about it.

Hi becky25, There are photos on my blog at grecohairblog.com of a female. We have had nice results with females and almost everyone feels they see a decrease in hair loss. if you go to my web site and fill out a remote consult, send photos for your hair wet we can evaluate them and connect you with patients who have had PRP. Best,
JG

[becky25]

progress

Where can we see pictures of progress. I really want to get this done, but I would have to fly down spending twice as much as it costs. So I need to know it works. Please if anyone had it done, please fill us in about it.

[Dr Joseph F. Greco]

Hi Dr Greco, thanks for your reply.

I've got another quick question for you. My brother has seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (his condition is quite mild). Would he be able to get PRP done. Also, you mentioned it has anti-inflammatory properties. Could this potentially help his condition??

Thanks.

So far we have seen improvements in scalp conditions almost immediately after infusion of high concentrations of growth factors and protein. Its all good for the scalp and hair. It is not a cure but absolutely not a contraindication and would be helpful. Thanks JG

[splitting hairs]

Hi Dr Greco, thanks for your reply.

I've got another quick question for you. My brother has seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (his condition is quite mild). Would he be able to get PRP done. Also, you mentioned it has anti-inflammatory properties. Could this potentially help his condition??

Thanks.

[Dr Joseph F. Greco]

Joe, I am excited to get a first hand look at the ECM as soon as it becomes available. I am also looking forward to being able to retrieve stem cells from either peripheral blood or adipose tissue. I was surprised to find out that there is a higher concentration of stem cells in adipose tissue and that it also contains a wider variety of stem cells compared to blood. I am looking forward to getting a bunch of the PRP/ECM/Stem Cell doctors together in Amsterdam to do some brainstorming.

Hey Glenn sounds like a plan. I'm sure there will be some stimulating research, ideas and discussions in Amsterdam and look forward to participating in constructive dialogue after or between the meetings. Have a safe trip. Joe