My PRP experience so far

[Stocione]

Based on what doctors have told me. Ask Dr. Greco. I doubt he would even perform the procedure on you monthly.

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.

[ryan555]

Based on what evidence? Further, Expense is relative.

Based on what doctors have told me. Ask Dr. Greco. I doubt he would even perform the procedure on you monthly.

[Stocione]

Why would you get them so close together? I don't think you're going to benefit from that and it sure is expensive.

Based on what evidence? Further, Expense is relative.

[ryan555]

It's about $2,000 per year for these treatments, plus travel costs. If I was able to take meds, I would not do these. But, if you have the time and money, can't or don't want to take meds, and are really concerned about hair loss, this is probably your best option.

[ryan555]

As did I. I'm going back for my second treatment at the end of November and my third will be at the start of January.

Why would you get them so close together? I don't think you're going to benefit from that and it sure is expensive.

[Hicks]

Cost depends on the method. Might be $1700 for CRP or Acell. As a group we need to find a way to drive this down so treatments are at least $100 a month. So every 8 month treatment would be $800. Group buys could drive cost down???

[Stocione]

Italians also are doing some crp. I'm in a good financial position so I can afford up to 1k a month. Most people get this done once every 8 months

[Illusion]

Hm that would get pretty expensive indeed. I don't have much knowledge on the subject of PRP and CRP but my understanding was it was basically a boosted minox...

Anyway, I looked up PCP/CRP and it seems that it's only being done in the US (maybe I haven't searched properly enough though). I don't live in the US so I guess I'm not going to undergo this treatment anytime soon (if at all).

Thanks for clarifying things though.

[Stocione]

That's the cost per treatment. Crp is more expensive though. He does give discounts for repeat users, something like 10% off.

[Illusion]

I hear people talking about "PRP costs $1000 (for example)", but do they mean $1000 for one treatment +future treatments? I have a hard time believing this, it's probably $1000 for first treatment + additional costs for future treatments, right? If so, how much are those 2nd, 3rd, and so on treatments? Just as expensive or less expensive?

[Stocione]

As did I. I'm going back for my second treatment at the end of November and my third will be at the start of January.

[FearTheLoss]

I should clarify, I did get his new CRP.

[FearTheLoss]

Yes, and you have to shed the miniaturized hairs for them to grow back healthier.

[ryan555]

I went through a shed after my initial PRP session, much like when I started minoxidil many years ago. It doesn't happen any more after I receive treatments.

[ryan555]

That's awesome..keep me updated on your progress.

I'm doing well. I went through a period of decreased shedding initially, then I shed a fair amount, and now it's stopped again. I think, however, the hair that I shed was almost all miniaturized hair. I'm hoping that it grows back better in 2 months or so. Dr. Greco said these are good signs and I should expect improvement in the hair characteristics by new year.

I think part of the problem is that, due to the expense and inconvenience of travel, very few people stick with the treatments on a regular basis. The results have improved for me the more I have been treated.