Does ACell + PRP stop hair loss?

[d2001chen]

I'm going for PRP/Acell treatment next week with Dr. Cooley(Charlotte, NC). He charges $2500 for this. I would think you could find it cheaper though, but he is one of the best which is why I think he charges a bit more than others. I have heard Dr Greco(Florida) charges around $1000, but I don't think that includes Acell, so probably not the best comparison.

From what I was told by Dr. Cooley's representative, you should look at PRP as a hair loss innoculation, as it keeps the hair on your head for up to a year or 2. But it doesn't last forever. They also stated it has better thickening effects than finasteride, but who knows. Definitely were trying to sell the product pretty much, I have my doubts on what kind of results I will see, but I am desperate at this point. It does make me feel a little better hearing Dr. Charles state he has seen some impressive results, but at the same time it seems 50/50 on whether or not you will get any results at all. My hope is to stop my hair loss for around a year or so and maybe do it again and hope for the same benefit. Just trying to buy some time until something more proven comes out.

One person that had it done stated this when I PM'd them:

I did prp/acell twice. The first was with Dr. Cole and I believe that was in the fall of 2010. I do not believe it helped at all. Then in the beginning of June 2011 I had prp/acell with Dr. Cooley. Acell had become available in a powder form and could therefore be mixed more consistently with prp. Dr. Cooley told me I wouldn't see anything until about the 4 month mark and right on Q I definitely noticed progress in the crown. The only problem was the benefits seemed to wear off quickly thereafter. So maybe I noticed improvement by October and by March it had seemed to wear off. Not sure I had any improvement at the hairline. I have a bold spot at the crown with very sparse growth. Decent front hairline but accelerating. I would not do it again unless it is improved upon just b/c it didn't last long enough. But Dr. Cooley was definitely more professional of the 2 if you are going to do it.

It is good to hear from you about your plans. I hope the Dr. Cooley has improved the technique of using ACell+PRP over the last 1 1/2 years since the person above had it done. A few days back a presentation by Dr. Cooley on ACell usage was posted here in the forums. Personally I would be satisfied if this procedure can reduce the hair loss for 2 years! Any thickening or other effects would be an added bonus.

Best of luck to you. Hope you can post the results.