Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is a natural and effective treatment for hair loss and hair thinning in both men and women. Your own blood is drawn, placed into a centrifuge machine to separate the red blood cells and platelets apart and then the platelet rich plasma is reinjected into the areas of hair loss and thinning. Your platelets play a crucial role in healing and releasing growth factors to influence tissue repair. When PRP is used for hair restoration, the growth factors from the platelets stimulate hair follicle growth.
Hair restoration with PRP does require multiple sessions spaced one month apart. At Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Specialists, we recommend 4-6 sessions for optimal results followed with maintenance treatments 1-2x per year. New hair growth can take about 6 months to a year to be fully seen after PRP treatment.
To learn more about PRP treatment, and find out if it is right for you, we invite you to contact our trained professionals at Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Specialists by calling 760-773-6616 today.