PRP hair restoration · Platelet-rich plasma
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PRP hair restoration injects a concentrate of your own blood platelets into thinning areas of the scalp. It is a course of treatment with ongoing maintenance, not a cure for hair loss.
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Naples, Florida · United States
Naples Aesthetics
PRP for thinning hair within the practice's hair restoration service, alongside an at-home laser cap and hair transplantation.
Naples, Florida · United States
Naples Aesthetics
PRP for thinning hair within the practice's hair restoration service, alongside an at-home laser cap and hair transplantation.
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How to choose a PRP hair restoration provider
Board certification is the starting point. The details below are worth weighing carefully when you're choosing the provider who's right for your goals.
Here's what to look for before you decide:
A good provider diagnoses your hair loss first.
Thinning can come from genetics, hormones, stress, illness or nutrient deficiencies. A provider who examines your scalp, asks about your history and orders tests where needed is treating the cause, not just the symptom.
They should explain how they prepare the PRP.
Preparation methods and protocols differ between practices. Ask how the sample is processed, whether anything is added to it, and why they recommend their schedule.
Expect honesty about what PRP can and cannot do.
PRP is not FDA-approved for hair loss, results vary, and it does not stop pattern hair loss. A provider who says so before you buy a course is setting expectations you can trust.
Ask where PRP fits with other treatments.
Minoxidil, finasteride, laser devices and transplantation all have a role. A provider who discusses the full range, and combines them where it makes sense, is planning for your hair rather than a single product.
Progress should be measured, not guessed.
Ask how your results will be tracked between sessions, and what happens if you see no change after the initial course.
Before your consultation, prepare this question
“What is causing my hair loss, and how will we know if PRP is working?”
A provider who starts with a diagnosis and agrees a way to measure progress is treating your hair loss, not selling a package.
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About PRP hair restoration
What is PRP?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrate made from a small sample of your own blood. The blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate out the platelets, which carry growth factors, and the concentrate is injected into areas of the scalp where hair is thinning.
The aim is to support the hair follicles so that hair sheds less and grows thicker over time. It is most often used for pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), the most common type of hair loss in both men and women.
PRP is not an FDA-approved treatment for hair loss, and protocols vary between practices. Studies suggest it can help some people, and it is usually offered alongside, rather than instead of, established treatments.
What to expect
Diagnosis. Hair loss has many causes, including genetics, hormones, stress, illness and nutrient deficiencies. A specialist should assess your hair and scalp, and may recommend blood tests or, occasionally, a scalp biopsy.
Treatment plan. Your provider explains how many sessions they recommend, how they prepare the PRP, and how it fits with other treatments such as minoxidil.
Blood draw. A small amount of blood is taken from your arm, as for a routine blood test.
Preparation. The blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the other blood cells.
Injection. The PRP is injected into the thinning areas of the scalp with a very fine needle. A topical numbing agent can be used, and the injections themselves take around 10 minutes.
Most people return to normal activities straight away. The scalp may be red, sore or slightly swollen near the injection sites, which usually settles within a day.
Sessions are repeated, typically about a month apart for the initial course, followed by maintenance sessions. Your provider should review your progress at follow-up appointments.
Results and maintenance
Results are gradual and vary from person to person. The first change people tend to notice is less shedding; new growth and thicker hair in thinning areas may follow over the following months. Full effects can take around a year.
PRP does not stop the underlying process of pattern hair loss, so any benefit fades without maintenance. Evidence is strongest for pattern hair loss, and treatment protocols differ between practices, which makes results hard to compare.
Who it suits
PRP is generally offered to adults with thinning hair, particularly early pattern hair loss, who want a non-surgical option. It may be less suitable, or need to wait, if you:
- Have sudden or patchy hair loss that has not been assessed, which needs a diagnosis first
- Have hair loss linked to an illness, medicine, stress or nutrient deficiency that can be treated directly
- Have a medical condition or take medicines that affect your blood, which should be discussed at your health check
Risks and side effects
PRP is generally well tolerated, and because it is made from your own blood, the risk of an allergic reaction is low. Side effects are usually short-lived.
- Pain or tenderness. At the injection sites, usually settling within a day.
- Redness and swelling. Of the scalp, typically resolving within 24 hours.
- Minor bleeding. At the injection points, stopping quickly.
- Lightheadedness. Occasionally, around the blood draw or the injections.
- No visible improvement. Not everyone responds, which is worth knowing before you commit to a course.
Tell your provider about your full medical history and any medicines you take.
Diagnosis first
Why the cause of your hair loss matters
Effective treatment for hair loss begins with finding the cause. Pattern hair loss, patchy hair loss and shedding after illness, stress or nutrient deficiency all behave differently, and some resolve once the cause is treated.
If your hair loss is sudden or patchy, or comes with other symptoms, see a doctor or dermatologist before starting a cosmetic treatment.
Common questions
PRP hair restoration questions, answered.
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Talk to us →Does PRP work for hair loss?
It can help some people, particularly with early pattern hair loss, by reducing shedding and improving density over time. It does not work for everyone, it is not FDA-approved for hair loss, and the evidence is still developing.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually three to five, about four to six weeks apart, followed by maintenance sessions. Protocols differ between practices, so ask for a clear plan upfront.
When will I see results?
Many people notice less shedding within the first few months. Visible regrowth can take around three months or more, and full effects about a year.
Is it permanent?
No. PRP does not stop the underlying cause of pattern hair loss, so maintenance, from every three months to once a year, is usually recommended to keep any benefit.
Does it hurt?
The injections involve several small needle pricks in the scalp. A topical numbing agent can be used, and any soreness usually settles within a day.
Is there any downtime?
Usually not. Most people go back to their normal activities the same day.
Does it work for women?
PRP is offered to both women and men. In women, pattern hair loss often shows as gradual thinning, commonly around menopause, and practices note that non-surgical options such as PRP often suit women better than a transplant.
Can PRP be combined with other treatments?
Yes. It is often combined with minoxidil, at-home laser devices or a hair transplant. Your provider should explain what each part of the plan is doing.
What is the difference between PRP and a hair transplant?
A transplant is a surgical procedure that moves existing follicles to thinning areas. PRP is an injection treatment that aims to support the follicles you already have.
Why do I need an assessment first?
Hair loss has many causes, and some, such as nutrient deficiencies or hormonal changes, need their own treatment. Knowing the cause tells you whether PRP is likely to help at all.
