My PRP experience so far

[Hicks]

Why would a successful doctor that is already booking up do a group buy? I mean by all means try! But you'd have to convince 9 other people since the three others in this thread are already customers that he doesn't need to acquire.

Why are you posting on this thread or on the forum? Is it to gain guidance and knowledge then help others? Like you I can absorb lots financially but others can't. I've done 2 PRP treatments not with Greco. This treatment is expensive but like Ryan says there are high cost for the equipment. Keep us in the loop on your progress.

[Stocione]

Why would a successful doctor that is already booking up do a group buy? I mean by all means try! But you'd have to convince 9 other people since the three others in this thread are already customers that he doesn't need to acquire.

[ryan555]

I know your not asking me but as a community we need to find ways to lower prices. The only thing I would think of are group buys. Meaning 10+ members get together for a treatment. To my knowledge there is no standard in PRP treatments, just a bunch of photos/words for propaganda. I hear the treatment process can vary from individuals. Greco has gotten a few grants sense 2007 for the study of PRP. If it wasn't working in anyway I'm sure he would of punted on the idea of PRP or CRP for hair loss.

http://www.orogen.net/case_studies.php

http://www.grecohairrestoration.com/...udy-hair-loss/

I doubt you're going to successfully get the cost down on the treatment. Firstly, as I understand it, a significant portion of the cost is in the disposable components of the centrifuges used in the processing of the PRP. That high cost is going to be passed on to the patient. Second, Dr Greco seems pretty booked up as it is. His costs have gone up pretty significantly since I started the treatments a few years ago.

[Hicks]

Forgot to mention to read the PDF of "Greco Medical Group involved in the largest PRP study for Hair" download and read the entire study.

[Hicks]

How much did it cost?

I know your not asking me but as a community we need to find ways to lower prices. The only thing I would think of are group buys. Meaning 10+ members get together for a treatment. To my knowledge there is no standard in PRP treatments, just a bunch of photos/words for propaganda. I hear the treatment process can vary from individuals. Greco has gotten a few grants sense 2007 for the study of PRP. If it wasn't working in anyway I'm sure he would of punted on the idea of PRP or CRP for hair loss.

http://www.orogen.net/case_studies.php

http://www.grecohairrestoration.com/blog/largest-prp-study-hair-loss/

[Stocione]

My shedding is also way down. It's only been a little over two weeks, so way too early to say anything but that. I don't think i'll see any visible results for another month and a half at the earliest.

[hellouser]

In the last week, my scalp has begun to feel better than it has in years. I am also not shedding AT ALL. I can run my hand through my hair and typically not have any hairs fall out, whereas before I'd lose numerous (5-10) each time.

Will keep you guys updated, but as of so far, I am a believer in Dr. Greco's CRP.

How much did it cost?

[FearTheLoss]

Not on any other treatments at all.

[Justinian]

In the last week, my scalp has begun to feel better than it has in years. I am also not shedding AT ALL. I can run my hand through my hair and typically not have any hairs fall out, whereas before I'd lose numerous (5-10) each time.

Will keep you guys updated, but as of so far, I am a believer in Dr. Greco's CRP.

Are you currently on any other treatments or recently stopped any others?

[FearTheLoss]

In the last week, my scalp has begun to feel better than it has in years. I am also not shedding AT ALL. I can run my hand through my hair and typically not have any hairs fall out, whereas before I'd lose numerous (5-10) each time.

Will keep you guys updated, but as of so far, I am a believer in Dr. Greco's CRP.

[Stocione]

Fair enough. Well I'll let you all know how I get on.

[ryan555]

Hard to sell patients on a 1k treatment a month though. I just am lucky that i've gone into a career path that allows me to afford these treatments at a young age.

I don't mind the cost so much as the travel. Getting to Sarasota from where I live is a royal pain. I usually can only get out there twice a year. If it were in my town, I'd probably go every month or two.

[Stocione]

Hard to sell patients on a 1k treatment a month though. I just am lucky that i've gone into a career path that allows me to afford these treatments at a young age.

[FearTheLoss]

I have read that also. I have seen at least 1-2 studies where they did it monthly for the first 3 or so months, and then semiannually to maintain.

[ryan555]

He not only said he would but that he has noted improved results. So uh...
Yeah. Also there are two to three studies showing improved efficacy of growth factor treatments with more frequent applications.

Interesting. Alright, I stand corrected. Let us know how it goes. Maybe I should be going more often.