PRP is a treatment that helps doctors accelerate wound healing and to make the body more resilient. It may also help to grow new hair. Typically, doctors use this treatment when the hair loss stems from androgenetic alopecia, a condition that causes the hair follicles to shrink. In males, this is called male pattern baldness. PRP has recently become popular as a hair growth therapy, although some evidence indicates that it may not be effective

When is this recommended?

• PRP contains a range of growth factors and proteins that speed tissue repair.
• Because some types of hair loss are caused by damage to the hair follicles, researchers initially hypothesized that PRP may help regrow hair by reversing these types of hair loss.
• Since then, PRP has become a popular method of restoring hair growth. 

What is the Procedure?

The following steps are an example of a common approach to PRP injections for hair loss:

• Blood is drawn from a vein in the arm by a medical professional.
• This sample is placed into a centrifuge for analysis.
• A centrifuge separates the constituent components in blood.
• A medical professional uses a syringe to extract the platelets.
• Doctors inject the platelets into specific areas of the scalp.

It could take up to an hour to complete the entire process, and several sessions might be necessary. Following PRP treatment, a person can usually resume their normal activities without any limitations.

What are the advantages?

• Safety: PRP therapy uses your body’s cells. Rejection or allergic reactions are not possible.

• Minimal discomfort: Since PRP treatment does not require surgery, you should experience only mild discomfort, similar to having blood drawn at your regular doctor’s appointment.

• Convenience: PRP hair treatment does not require any downtime or recovery. You can drive and return to your normal activities immediately after the procedure.

• Effective: This option is effective for many patients. You may begin to notice the results about three months after your procedure, although the full effects may not be visible for about a year.

• Versatile: Drs. True and Dorin may recommend this treatment to replace facial hair, as well as the hair on your scalp.