My natural hair process has been happening for almost a decade now. I’ve worn my hair in protective styles here and there to help it grow over time. Then, two years ago, I wore a wig with clips that tugged at my braided hair underneath the wig. Along my edges on my crown’s right side, I experienced slow to no hair growth and very thin strands. For a couple of years, I tried all the remedies from different oil types to vitamins to different bonnets. Finally, I had a consultation with a dermatologist that I was able to ask about PRP.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) has received significant attention in the fields of tissue engineering, wound healing, bone grafting, and trauma surgery in recent years. This is because PRP contains up to 30 times the amount of growth factors your blood normally contains, making it the liquid gold of tissue regeneration and restoration. PRP reverses baldness by stimulating multiple dimensions of hair follicle growth. It prevents hair-fall, thickens the hair shaft, increases shine and vitality, and decreases hair splitting and breakage.
For hair growth, this liquid gold is paired with micro-needling and injected into the desired place for regeneration. After trying everything under the sun, I went to the SLK clinic and decided to give it a shot! After all, I saw it on an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. It must work.

Here’s the STEP-BY-STEP:
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
My SLK provider drew blood into the collection tube. The collection tube is pH balanced, so the PRP does not produce a burning sensation when injected into the patient’s skin.

STEP 3:

STEP 4:
The nurse removes the collection tube from the centrifuge. The red and white blood cells are now located below the gel separator so they cannot contaminate the upper layer of plasma. The plasma layer is now yellow or straw-colored.

STEP 5: MATRIX FORMATION (PRFM)
STEP 6: INJECTION


My appointment with the SLk clinic took less than 45 minutes. The NP explained each step above as she was doing it. Numbing cream was used to ease the pain for injection. The treated area was a bit red for about a day or so, and I was instructed not to bother it. It’s been almost a month since I had the procedure done, and I can tell that my hair is trying to grow a bit in that area. Results can take a few months. Multiple sessions may be necessary. I will keep you all posted on my results.
