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Biohacker, Bryan Johnson, recently appeared on The Diary of a CEO discussing his anti-ageing "Blueprint" regime.
Part of Bryan's "Blueprint" includes the prevention of hair loss and greying. His Hair care regimen includes frequent PRF & PRP sessions, along with daily Red Light Therapy to prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth.
Credit: Bryan Johnson - Youtube
What is PRF & PRP?
PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, and PRF stands for Platelet-Rich Fibrin. Plasma and Fibrin are natural growth factors found in our own blood. Rich in platelets, white blood cells, and fibrin (in the case of PRF), these substances stimulate the production of collagen, elastin, and new skin cells.
A small sample of your blood is taken and then spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate specific proteins found in the blood that promote healing. After centrifuging, the plasma rises to the top, and the lower part of the plasma is the PRP. PRP is often referred to as "Liquid Gold" due to its distinctive gold colour. Sometimes, a second spin is performed to increase the platelet concentration of the plasma.
Platelets are one of four primary components of blood (the other three are red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma). Platelets promote cell growth and regeneration. Platelets are about 5x more concentrated in PRP than in regular blood. This concentration of platelets is useful because platelets secrete growth factors that are thought to assist in wound healing and tissue regrowth.
How does PRP for hair growth work?
When it comes to hair loss, it's been found that platelets injected deep into the scalp to reach the bottom of the hair follicle can stimulate a specialised population of cells named dermal papilla cells, which play a critical role in hair growth.
Hair dermal papilla cells are specialised mesenchymal cells that exist in the dermal papilla located at the bottom of hair follicles. These cells play pivotal roles in hair formation, growth, and cycling. Papillae is composed of thick collagen fibers, which is why it responds to well to PRP.
In addition to PRP & PRF Therapy, Bryan uses a Red Light Therapy Cap for 6 minutes per day.
How does Red Light stimulate hair growth?
Red light therapy involves the harmless irradiation of the skin with red and near-infrared (NIR) light. Light at these wavelengths penetrates the skin deeper than any other wavelength, all the way to the cells’ mitochondria.
Within the mitochondria, the treatment causes a biochemical reaction that helps it use oxygen more efficiently to produce adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. ATP is known as the body’s energy currency, the vehicle that powers the many functions of each and every organ. This increase in energy allows the body to function more optimally. Just as you are more efficient and capable when your energy levels are high, the same occurs at a cellular level.
Credit: Bryan Johnson's Blueprint Hair Health Protocol
PRP & Red Light Therapy at Micro Artistry
At Micro Artistry, we offer both PRP Therapy and Red Light Therapy to help those who are in the early stages of hair loss. PRP and Red Light can help re-stimulate dying hair follicles and preserve existing hair growth by preventing further hair fall. Both treatments also work wonders on scalp condition to give hair follicles a healthy environment in which to grow.
PRP Therapy is administered by our in Clinic registered nurse, Chloe Johnson.
Get in touch to find out if you're a candidate!
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