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Introduction to PRP and PRF Hair Restoration
More than 80% of men and nearly 50% of women will experience hair loss (alopecia) in their lifetimes. This can be due to hormonal changes, autoimmune problems, nutritional deficiencies, or simply genetics. To address hair loss, many patients opt for hair restoration techniques that involve the surgical transplantation of follicles from one area of the scalp to another. These techniques are effective, though they may involve longer recovery times due to the intensive nature of the procedures.
Using regenerative medicine, Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin offer two minimally-invasive alternatives to surgery: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) hair restoration to prompt the patient’s own healing process to regenerate and restore hair density. Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin recommend PRP and PRF hair restoration for their patients who might otherwise not want to undergo extensive downtime to restore their natural hair growth. They work with each patient to develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and hair loss stage, maximizing your chances of successful, natural-looking results, and personally administer all treatments to patients. Read on to learn more about how PRP and PRF hair restoration can help you!
What are PRP and PRF Hair Restoration?
What are PRP and PRF Hair Restoration?
PRP and PRF hair restoration are minimally invasive techniques to restore hair growth and density by using the patient’s own blood to stimulate their natural healing process. PRP hair restoration involves taking a small amount of the patient’s blood and using a centrifuge to separate out their plasma (that contains growth factors) which is then injected into the areas of low hair growth. PRF hair restoration is a newer, cutting-edge technique whereby a small amount of blood is prepared by centrifuge and the platelet, fibrin and growth factors are separated out in a higher concentration and injected into areas of low hair growth. These processes help stimulate regeneration of hair follicles.
What Are the Benefits of PRP and PRF Hair Restoration?
PRP and PRF hair restoration have numerous benefits above and beyond traditional surgical hair restoration techniques. Our patients have reported the following benefits from their PRP and PRF hair restoration procedures:
- Visible improvement in hair growth and density
- Ability to regrow patient’s own natural hair and recapture their original, youthful hairline
- Faster recovery times when compared to traditional surgical procedures
- Minimally-invasive treatment – no downtime or disruption to regular activities
Who Are the Best Candidates for PRP and PRF Hair Restoration?
Who Are the Best Candidates for PRP and PRF Hair Restoration?
PRP and PRF hair restoration can benefit patients of any age and across genders, and is recommended for patients who meet the following qualities:
- Mild hair loss or early stages of hair thinning
- Prefer to avoid more intensive surgical procedures
- Unable to take extended periods of downtime for recovery
- Maintain realistic expectations for what a PRP or PRF hair restoration can accomplish
Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin advise prospective patients that PRP and PRF hair restoration are better suited and recommended for patients experiencing recent hair loss or thinning hair rather than attempting to address complete baldness. Please schedule a consultation to understand better how PRP and/or PRF hair restoration could help your particular situation. During your consultation, Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin will discuss the advantages of PRP and PRF (or a combination) for your unique hair restoration needs.
Your PRP or PRF Hair Restoration journey
What’s the First Step?
If you are a strong candidate for PRP and/or PRF hair restoration, please schedule a consultation at our office in New York City, NY, located directly across the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin will review your medical history, evaluate your areas of hair loss for potential growth and restoration, and show you “before” and “after” pictures of previous patients so that you may get a sense of what can be possible with a PRP and/or PRF hair restoration procedure.
Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin will then recommend a customized hair restoration treatment plan to address your unique needs and deliver optimal results. If you agree with the plan, our patient care coordinator will be able to help you schedule your first appointment.
What to Expect on the Day of PRP or PRF Hair Restoration Treatment
What’s the First Step?
If you are a strong candidate for PRP and/or PRF hair restoration, please schedule a consultation at our office in New York City, NY, located directly across the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin will review your medical history, evaluate your areas of hair loss for potential growth and restoration, and show you “before” and “after” pictures of previous patients so that you may get a sense of what can be possible with a PRP and/or PRF hair restoration procedure.
Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin will then recommend a customized hair restoration treatment plan to address your unique needs and deliver optimal results. If you agree with the plan, our patient care coordinator will be able to help you schedule your first appointment.
Your guide to post-prp or prf hair restoration care
PRP or PRF Hair Restoration Recovery
The most common side effects our patients experience after receiving a PRP or PRF hair restoration procedure are mild swelling, itching, and, in some cases, a mild headache. These side effects are normal and temporary as the injections work to stimulate the body’s healing and regeneration process.
If you are feeling more discomfort than you would like to tolerate, ice packs applied to the area or taking over-the-counter pain management medication are recommended. Regular use of Dr. Michelle Copeland Skin Care Rewind Revitalizing Shampoo and Reparative Conditioner will help make hair visibly thicker and fuller.
How Much Does PRP Hair Restoration Cost in New York City, NY?
The cost of PRP Hair Restoration in New York City depends on the extent of the treatment required, the number of PRP hair restoration appointments necessary to achieve the desired results and facility fees. You may receive an overall cost breakdown during your consultation.
Certain reconstructive procedures may be covered by insurance, which our office manager is available to discuss with you. Dr. Copeland participates in Medicare, and Dr. Copeland-Halperin provides insurance plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please call our office to confirm your participation in the insurance plan. Financing may be arranged through resources such as CareCredit and PatientFi.
Why Choose Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin?
Dr. Michelle Copeland is a Harvard-trained and board-certified plastic surgeon whose Manhattan practice has flourished by serving thousands of patients, including celebrities. She practices a full range of plastic and reconstructive surgery for both adult and pediatric patients and has been invited to speak at international conferences to present her pioneering techniques for enhancing facial rejuvenation at scientific symposiums in Paris, Cyprus, Florence, Milan, South Africa, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Beijing.
Dr. Copeland frequently appears on national television programs, including NBC’s “Today Show” and ABC’s “Good Morning America”. She is regularly quoted in major newspapers and beauty magazines, including The New York Times, Town & Country, Allure, Women’s Health, Elle, Lucky, Parade, and Cosmopolitan. She serves as a teaching faculty member at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and on the Medical Health Advisory Board for the Society for the Advancement of Women’s Health Research, advising Congress on health issues affecting women.
Dr. Copeland-Halperin is proud to join her mother’s esteemed practice. An accomplished plastic surgeon herself, Dr. Copeland-Halperin is double board-certified and studied at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and then completed her residency in general surgery at the Inova Fairfax Medical Center, a large tertiary care hospital in Northern Virginia. She became Chief Resident for Quality and Safety and served on several hospital committees there. While at Inova Fairfax, Dr. Copeland-Halperin researched patient safety and quality outcomes in general and plastic surgery and won awards for research and teaching.
After training in general surgery, Dr. Copeland-Halperin pursued additional training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, where she was exposed to the full breadth of plastic surgery, including reconstruction after trauma and cancer, aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, wound healing and correction of congenital deformities. She then completed advanced training in microsurgery at the world-renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with a focus on implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction.
As one of very few mother-daughter plastic surgery duos in the nation, Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin draw upon a wealth of institutional knowledge and experience to provide their patients with the best cosmetic, aesthetic, and reconstructive results.
Certifications and Memberships:
Dr. Michelle Copeland: D.M.D., Magna Cum Laude; Harvard Dental Alumni Gold Medal Award; Harvard Odontological Society Award; Harvard Dental Honor Society; Johnson & Johnson Research Grant Award Graduate Fellowship; Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of New York. Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Member; American Society of Plastics Surgeons Member; American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery Member; New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons Member; International Society of Plastic Surgery Member.
Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin: Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery; Board Certified in General Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Member; American Society of Plastics Surgeons Member; American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery Member; Secretary and Executive Council Member, New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons; International Society of Plastic Surgery Associate Member; American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Candidate Member.
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PRP and PRF hair restorations can be enormously transformative and healing. If you would like to learn more about how a PRP or PRF hair restoration procedure can benefit you, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin by calling 212-452-2200 or by filling out an online request form. A member of our patient care team will reach out to you shortly. For patients in the New York City, NY, area, our office is located on the Upper East Side across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.