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You never know man, it might work for you. PRP has mixed results, like a lot of hair loss treatments...you could get awesome results, who knows. Also keep in mind that level wasn't treated with Acell, which I'm guessing you will be. I believe this increases results. I also watched a video of Dr. Hitzig doing this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1mhkXxqPe4 and he stated that there is a new way of injection that increases results, which differs from what was given when level had it done. This new process also helps.
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ugh, Cooley wants $2500 for this. Let us know how this goes Staythick...I would definitely do it for 1k, not sure I want to drop 2500 though. Not to mention it probably would need to be repeated every 2 years or so...Comment
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StayThick,
You never know...Maybe you'll have a better response to the treatment than I did. Please keep us posted!
Yeah, as you can tell from my PRP thread, my hair did not improve one bit.For me, it was a waste of money. But similar to you, I had extra cash available, so the expense did not compromise my lifestyle or hinder my ability to pay bills. It was a shot in the dark that landed zero results.
I gotta agree, man...it is deflating. I try to have a positive attitude about MPB, but every now and then I get in a funk. I'm about to enter law school and I'm worried that my hairloss will affect my career, since we live in a somewhat superficial world where perception is reality. Like you, I've given FUE and FUT serious consideration, but I keep waiting to see if something viable hits the market. I'd hate to undergo a costly procedure that doesn't produce great results, to then suddenly hear about some less detectable product that produces excellent results.
Good luck, man! Please keep us posted.Comment
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Level, the top of my scalp is still sore from the injections, was this something you experienced as well? I honestly don't think this will have much of an effect, but IMO it was worth a shot. I am trying to do anything that might yield some results. However, I did notice one thing with Dr. Greco while we awaited my blood to be processed. He spent time showing me the great effects of PRP on every application besides hair. He showed me one application in which it helped an Alopecia Areta individual, but nothing really in the terms of success on MPB of his patients. This automatically signaled to me that the results are not promising and this was still more of an experimental treatment. At that point, I was already committed so I decided to move forward.
Level, did you address any concerns with PRP and cancer? I did and Dr. Greco seemed to shoot that down pretty quick. I was slightly concerned about this prior, but I couldn't fathom this being a risk considering its your own blood being injected, just a higher concentration of platelets. Please let me know your thoughts on that. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress moving forward.Comment
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StayThick,
Yeah, the top of my head remained sore for a couple of days. That's normal; the soreness will go away.
With me, Greco also spent a considerable amount of time talking about the effects of PRP on joints and ligaments, but barely discussed its use for MPB.
Regarding cancer, I didn't ask Greco directly, but I did a good amount of research prior to having the procedure and found that PRP does not cause cancer. PRP has been administered for over 10 years now (joints, ligaments, hair, etc.) and there hasn't been any medical reports that link cancer to PRP. Hope this helps...Comment
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I called around about PRP. Was going to have a consult with a doctor in California who has been doing PRP for hair loss. I spoke with the associate that books that appointments (which are free). She was friendly and informative. She told me people are flying in from around the country. She wouldn't tell me definitively how much it costs. "Depends on how much you need." I squeezed out of her each session perhaps $2500 or more. I asked her if she had seen any benefits in the clientele and she replied that some of the patients have reported slowing of their hair loss. I asked her if she had seen anyone regrow hair in the frontal, top, or crown area. She said "no" and reiterated that the anecdotal reports were for slowing of hair loss. I was disappointed. I would have at least hoped for propaganda (as so many use)! There are always studies released that have positive findings but whose treatments fail to show benefits in the real world. I hope that this study will find positive results and the results released before publication which can take another year or more. I have been dealing with hair loss a long time and have tried almost everything. Each year there is some study that alleges a breakthrough. I remember a study from University of Miami that said they had discovered the switches that turn off hair growth. They made the news and were never heard from again!Comment
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for what it's worth have been emailing all the so called top ht docs re: current use prp (+-acell) and so far general concensus is not good. not good for me cuz i really wanted to try but not now and going to save my money. the following is just a sample email reply i rec'd which pretty much sums up the general feelings among majority of other top ht docs who replied back to me. buyer beware is basically what they are all emailing me. at least the docs who took the time to email me back were honest and ethical.
Email from Robert Haber, MD
"Jerry Cooley and Gary Hitzig are both friends of mine, but I am not aware that either of them are claiming that ACell and PRP are reliable treatments for hair loss. Unfortunately, there are no reliable unbiased studies that support the use of either of these treatments at present, so all results and claims are anecdotal. There are also a variety of methods of producing and administering PRP, so there is no standard protocol that all surgeons use.
The only two products that have passed FDA scrutiny for hair growth are finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine.) LLLT is very likely to grow in popularity as clinical evidence of effectiveness is reported. We are hoping to achieve FDA 510(k) clearance in the near future for the LaserCap.
The most effective treatment to date is finasteride (which I've been taking myself for 12 years without a problem) and while I certainly respect your decision not to use the drug, you will most likely experience a slow progression of your hair loss over time. Ongoing treatments with ACell and PRP over many years would far exceed the cost of LLLT as well as surgery.
Each doctor will have slightly different methods of obtaining and administering PRP. ACell is the same for everyone, but administration techniques may vary.
Most ACell is use at the time of surgery in cases where there is a concern about hair growth. It is gone very quickly, and would be prohibitively expensive to use for ongoing hair loss treatments.
There is no formal training for ACell or PRP. These techniques are discussed at our meetings, and sometimes a doctor will arrange to visit a colleague to learn a particular technique.
Some doctors offer PRP purely to make money. If you choose to undergo these treatments, choose a doctor recommended by *both *the IAHRS and the Hair Transplant Network, making it more likely to end up in the hands of an ethical practitioner.
I use ACell during surgery in selected cases. I personally do not offer PRP, as I have seen no data whatsoever to support its use.
Sincerely,
Robert Haber, MDComment
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Dr. Cole began using PRP because it improves healing after hair transplant surgery. When PRP improves hair, it improves existing hair shaft diameter rather than stimulating new hair growth. We had a patient who got a noticeable improvement in his hair quality from ACell/PRP treatments. He had been taking Avodart for several years before his first ACell/PRP treatment.
It would be interesting to determine whether or not Avodart use enhances ACell/PRP treatments.
Here is the video.
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My experience is that it does not and it made things worse.Comment
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HYPE and more false allegations........and ways for "doctors" to make more money off desperate people with hair loss.
If prp were any good people would be flocking to get prp.Comment
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Yes so true. VictimOfDHT private message me? I have some questions for youComment
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Hello,
Does anyone know if is't possible to purchase somewhere the Acell MicroMatrix? I've seen somewhere that anyone could just order it online a while ago but now it seems that it's impossible....
The thing is that it is needed for ENT purposes in Ukraine. But Acell doesn't send it out of the US and Canada. I have a friend in California that will bring it to me once purchased, but as far as I know they sell it only to licensed doctors(.
Can anybody help me with this? It would be highly appreciated for any information!Comment
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Hey I read this yesterday. I hope I’m reading this correctly because it seems to me that this study has concluded that this extra magic from “activation” accomplished through these substances only available to the docs isn’t necessary. I am excited about this because I myself will be going the DIY route. I WILL NOT SPEND A FORTUNE on this.
One must be highly cautious though IMO, mainly making certain that all necessary means are taken to do this in a sterile environment -in both drawing your own blood and delivering it to your scalp. The drawing part is my only real apprehension. If I can figure this part out, I have no other fears!
If it doesn’t work friend it won’t be because I didn’t give 1000’s of dollars to the medical establishment -because they have pixie dust and I don’t.
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Platelet rich plasma therapy is a non-surgical procedure that uses natural growth factors in platelets to stimulate inactive or newly implanted hair follicles. These platelets contain growth factors that can help hair growth through increased healing and tissue regeneration. Individual results vary, and I typically offer PRP as an auxiliary treatment alongside other hair restoration procedures. Although definitive studies on the efficacy of PRP remain to be seen, there are clinical studies which contain many optimistic results. Many of my patients have reported decreased hair loss and increased density following PRP treatments.Comment
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