EPT hair therapy is an innovative treatment that helps improve thinning hair. It stimulates the scalp and supports healthier hair follicles. In this guide, we explain how it works and what results you can expect. In addition, we break down how this treatment may help different types of hair loss.
What is Enhanced Plasma Therapy (EPT)?
To better understand how EPT can help those with hair loss, we need to first look at how hair grows. When a person is born they have all the hair follicles they will ever have in their lifetime. This is around 5 million in total. A small percentage of those follicles are on your scalp which is about 100,000. Your blood supplies these follicles with nutrients. Hair Transplant OverviewEPT hair loss treatment works by amping up nutrition to the hair follicles. This is done by isolating your blood platelets and regenerative growth factors. A small amount of your blood is taken and put into a centrifuge to separate these important platelets. It is these platelets and growth factors that give your hair follicles added strength and helps them to grow more hair. Hair Transplant Overview
How plasma-based hair therapy works
EPT hair therapy is becoming a popular option for people experiencing early hair thinning. EPT because it uses components in your blood it is an all-natural solution. There are three steps in this therapy treatment.
- We collect blood typically from your arm in the same way you’ve experienced when you have lab work at your physician’s office.
- We place the blood in a centrifuge machine that spins it vigorously. This separates your platelets from other components in your blood and so we can make the EPT serum. While the machine is doing this, you can rest your eyes, read a book, or catch up on your emails and relax.
- We gently inject the newly formed serum into your scalp in the areas where you are thinning or receding hair.
Benefits of this hair restoration treatment
Although injections may sound uncomfortable, most patients tolerate the treatment very well. We numb the scalp first, so you feel only light pressure.In addition, there is no downtime. You can return to work, school, or normal activities right after treatment. Therefore, it is a convenient option for many people.
Who Is a Good Candidate for EPT Hair Therapy?
EPT hair therapy works best for people with early to moderate hair thinning. Typically, patients receive 4 to 5 sessions spaced over several months.For example, one treatment may occur every 4 to 8 weeks depending on your plan.During your consultation, we review your hair loss pattern, health history, and goals. Then, we build a treatment plan that fits your needs. As a result, you know exactly what to expect before starting.
