PRP Therapy for Hair Loss is also known as Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. It’s a treatment offered to men and women of all ethnicities. It’s a simple, non-surgical procedure where the patient’s PRP is extracted by drawing blood and separating the Platelet Rich Plasma from the rest of the blood with a centrifuge. The plasma is then injected into the thinning areas of the scalp to stimulate hair growth and provide fuller and healthier looking hair.

PRP is injected into the scalp using a special micro-needle to enhance hair growth by stimulating dominant follicles. Each injection leaves a small amount of plasma close to the hair follicles that are stimulated by the growth factors and stem cells, thus producing higher quality hair and growth.

PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. Your blood contains platelets that are rich in growth factors, which are the healing factors in our body. These platelets are our most potent healers. Platelets promote healing by restoring the normal architecture and strength of the tissue. They increase local blood flow and stimulate hair follicles to grow.

This technology has been used for years in surgical applications and wound care, initially provided as a healing aid to open heart surgery. The use of Platelet Rich Plasma for the scalp is evolving into a promising treatment. It is widely accepted that there is a significant response to PRP Therapy for Hair Loss.

Minor discomfort is reported when the injections are made, but these are done with a very fine needle to minimize any pain. We also have numbing agents available for all patients.

The patient should avoid all anti-inflammatory medications for seven days prior and three days after the procedure. This includes prescription medications, as well as over-the-counter paracetamol.

Right after the procedure, the patient is free to continue normal, everyday life.

Most patients start noticing the benefits around two to three months after their first treatment. We recommend three to four sessions for the best results, with a gap of four weeks between each session.

PRP Therapy is a natural procedure that doesn’t use any foreign materials or animal derivatives. Research shows that PRP obtained from a patient’s blood is safe, with a very minimal risk of complications and/or allergic reactions. As the platelets are obtained from the patient’s own blood, there is no risk of disease transmission through transfusion or the risk of rejection.

Sometimes, the patient may experience minimal swelling, bruising, or redness during the first twelve to twenty-four hours. Mild bruising can occur at the needle site, which may be visible for two or three days. There is no risk of infection as the treatment is antimicrobial.