PRP Hair Treatment: What It Is, How It Works, and When It’s Recommended
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is one of the most widely used treatments to strengthen hair, reduce shedding, and improve follicle health. It is obtained from your own blood, making it a safe, biological, and well-tolerated procedure.
It’s not magic or marketing — it’s regenerative medicine, using your own growth factors to boost scalp health and support weakened follicles.
What exactly is PRP hair treatment?
The treatment involves drawing a small sample of blood, centrifuging it to isolate the platelet-rich plasma, and injecting it into the areas affected by hair thinning.
This plasma contains growth factors that:
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improve blood supply to the follicle,
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prolong the anagen (growth) phase,
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reduce follicular miniaturization,
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and increase the thickness of existing hair.
Who is PRP suitable for?
PRP can be helpful in:
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Androgenetic alopecia (men and women)
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Telogen effluvium, especially after stress, illness, or hormonal changes
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General hair weakening due to age, stress, or lifestyle
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Preparation and recovery after a hair transplant, enhancing overall results
PRP does not create new follicles, but it can strengthen, thicken, and reactivate those that are weakened.
What results can you expect?
Results appear gradually. Most patients notice:
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reduced shedding by weeks 4–6,
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increased density and thickness from month 3,
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improved texture, shine, and scalp vitality,
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stabilization of mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.
In more advanced cases, PRP works best as part of a combined treatment plan (finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, mesotherapy, advanced scalp therapies, etc).
How many sessions are needed?
The standard protocol includes:
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One session per month for 3 months (initial phase)
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Afterwards, maintenance every 4–6 months, depending on clinical needs
PRP and hair transplant surgery
PRP can be used as a complement to improve both graft survival and overall scalp health:
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One preoperative session, when the physician considers it beneficial
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One or two postoperative sessions, to support healing and boost grafted follicles
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Yearly maintenance, optional, to enhance long-term results and scalp quality
Is it painful? Are there side effects?
Discomfort is usually mild.
Topical anesthesia can be used if the patient prefers.
Common temporary effects include:
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slight tenderness,
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mild swelling,
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temporary redness.
Because PRP is obtained from your own blood, serious adverse reactions are extremely rare.
PRP vs. Mesotherapy: what’s the difference?
Although both treatments use microinjections, their goals differ:
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PRP: stimulates the follicle using your own growth factors
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Mesotherapy: delivers active ingredients (finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, peptides…)
In many patients, the combination of PRP + mesotherapy provides the best results.
Is PRP right for you?
PRP is not a universal solution. It works very well for certain types of hair loss and less for others.
A proper evaluation is essential, considering:
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your hair loss pattern,
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remaining density,
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family history,
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previous treatments,
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hormonal or nutritional factors.
If you’ve noticed increased shedding I can assess your case calmly and help you decide whether PRP is the right option for you.
The goal is to design a plan that truly fits what your hair needs.