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Introduction to PRP Hair Restoration
More than 80% of men and nearly 50% of women will experience hair loss 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.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair restoration offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgical procedures by prompting the patient’s own healing process to regenerate and restore hair density. Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin recommend PRP hair restoration for their patients who might otherwise not want to undergo extensive downtime to restore their natural hair growth. Read on to learn more about how PRP hair restoration can help you!
What is PRP Hair Restoration?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair restoration is a minimally invasive technique to restore hair growth and density by using the patient’s own plasma to stimulate their natural healing process. The PRP hair restoration procedure involves taking a patient’s blood and using a centrifuge to separate out their plasma, which is then re-injected into the areas of low hair growth. The plasma revitalizes the region and prompts the regeneration of hair follicles.
Depending on the patient, the results from PRP hair restoration injections are similar to those of follicular transplants and, in some cases, may even exceed those that can be achieved through surgical procedures.
What Are the Benefits of PRP Hair Restoration?
PRP hair restoration has numerous benefits above and beyond traditional surgical hair restoration techniques. Our patients have reported the following benefits from their PRP 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
Who Are the Best Candidates for PRP Hair Restoration?
PRP hair restoration can benefit patients of any age and across genders, and is recommended PRP hair restorations for patients who meet the following qualities:
- Mild hair loss
- Prefer to avoid more intensive surgical procedures
- Unable to take extended periods of downtime for recovery
- Maintain realistic expectations for what a PRP hair restoration can accomplish
Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin advise prospective patients that PRP hair restoration is 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 hair restoration could help your particular follicular situation.
Your PRP Hair Restoration journey
What’s the First Step?
If you are a strong candidate for PRP 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 hair restoration procedure.
Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin will then recommend a customized PRP 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 Hair Restoration Treatment
When you are ready to begin your PRP hair restoration treatments, Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin will meet with you once more to ensure that you are both aligned on your treatment plan and the areas to be targeted in your appointment. Your blood will then be drawn and placed into a centrifuge to separate out the plasma that will be key to regenerating your original hair.
The targeted areas of your hair loss will then be cleansed with alcohol and prepped to receive the PRP injections. You may feel tiny pricks, but the sensation is generally mild and tolerable. You can return home or work the same day when your treatment is complete.
Your guide to post-prp hair restoration care
PRP Hair Restoration Recovery
The most common side effects our patients experience after receiving a PRP hair restoration procedure are mild swelling, itching, and, in some cases, a mild headache. These side effects are normal and temporary as the PRP 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.
Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin: Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery; Board Certified in General Surgery; American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery Member; New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons Candidate Member; International Society of Plastic Surgery Associate Member; American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Candidate Member.
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PRP hair restorations can be enormously transformative and healing. If you would like to learn more about how a PRP 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.