Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) hair restoration is an innovative treatment designed to stimulate natural hair growth and improve hair thickness. This non-surgical procedure involves drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then injecting the platelet-rich plasma directly into the scalp. The growth factors in PRP help to rejuvenate hair follicles, encouraging the growth of new, healthy hair. PRP therapy is particularly effective for individuals experiencing thinning hair or early hair loss and offers a natural alternative to more invasive procedures. With minimal downtime and a high safety profile, PRP hair restoration is an excellent option for those seeking to enhance their hair’s appearance and density.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy leverages the body’s natural healing processes to rejuvenate tissues. The science behind PRP involves extracting a small amount of the patient’s blood, which is then spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. These platelets are rich in growth factors that promote cellular repair and regeneration. When injected into targeted areas, PRP stimulates tissue healing and regeneration, making it effective for treatments such as hair restoration, where it revitalizes hair follicles and encourages new hair growth.
Because PRP is extracted from your own blood, the quality of the growth factors within the plasma depends on your lifestyle. The ideal candidate would be a non-smoker who has a well balanced diet and exercise regimen, and who does not have any major medical health issues. We are able to treat most patients, but the quality of your PRP may vary depending on your circumstance.
PRP hair restoration should be used for patients who have small areas of balding, who are looking to increase thickness and volume, or who want to prevent future hair loss. PRP hair restoration should not be used for patients who are experiencing advanced balding or hair loss due to an underlying major medical issue.
Our Registered Nurse will go over treatment expectations, your medical history, and answer any questions that you may have before getting started. You will have topical numbing cream applied, and a possible lidocaine block depending on the treatment area and size. We will extract a small amount of your blood, which will be processed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge separates your blood from the PRP, and our nurse will extract the plasma and prepare it for injection. They will inject multiple times in the area being treated. You will be numb, and we only use the smallest needles on the market to ensure patient comfort! Specific aftercare instructions will be provided. Please note that your hair will be messy when you leave the office.
