PRP for Hair Loss

What Should I Expect at my First PRP Consultation and Treatment?

Upon arrival at Healthy Skin Centre, you will have your history taken along with pictures of your scalp. One of nurses will then take your blood from a vein in your arm. This part of the procedure is similar to giving a blood test at a lab. Your blood contains the platelets, growth factors, and white blood cells that will be concentrated by our centrifuge to inject into your scalp. We use very tiny needles to inject into your scalp meticulously following your hair loss pattern. The PRP will then stimulate inactive hair follicles to enter the active growth phase.

How Long Does a PRP Treatment for Hair Loss Take?

The entire procedure of a PRP treatment for hair loss prevention and hair restoration will usually take approximately 45 minutes.

How Many PRP Treatments are Required?

Three to four PRP sessions in total, one every four weeks are required. To maintain results, repeat sessions may be required every six to 12 months.

How Soon can I see Results?

The first thing you will notice a few weeks after PRP treatment is a decrease in hair loss. Then over a period of months, you will notice thicker hair in the areas of treatment.

Who is a Good Candidate for Hair Treatments?

Patients with thinning hair, but not totally bald, are the best candidates for PRP treatments. In studies, treatment with PRP was done in  men and women suffering from mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia (hereditary male or female pattern baldness) wishing to improve the quality and fullness of their hair.

Does it Hurt?

There is minimal discomfort during treatment. We recommend taking Tylenol before your treatment and ensuring you are well hydrated. At Healthy Skin Centre, we ensure your comfort by using cool air, vibration or a local numbing cream for sensitive patients. Most patients, report no pain following treatment.

Is it Safe?

Since PRP is derived from your own blood, there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection. It is the natural way to enhance hair growth and thickness.

What Should I do Before my PRP Treatment?

We recommend avoiding the following for at least 7 days before your treatment as they will increase your risk of bruising: ASA, NSAIDS, fish oil, garlic and wine. We also recommend drinking at least 1 L of water and being well hydrated in the 24 hours before your PRP treatment.  Do not stop ASA if you are taking it for a medical condition as recommended by your doctor.

What Should I Expect Post Treatment?

You can resume normal activities immediately post treatment. We recommend taking a warm shower to stimulate your scalp and circulation, approximately 12 to 24 hours after treatment.  You may apply gels to your scalp 24 hours after your PRP treatment but avoid harsh chemicals and dyes for at least a week. There may be some bruising which will resolve naturally.

What Kind of Results can I Expect for Hair Thickening?

On average, hair density will improve between 20 to 30% after the recommended number of treatments. Results will vary depending on the ability of the hair bulb to regenerate in each individual. Studies have shown a significant increase in the rate of hair growth between the third and sixth months after treatment. Hair density continued to rise with a peak at 3 months.¹

Does PRP Cure Baldness?

PRP unfortunately cannot treat baldness.  Activated platelets and growth factors found in blood plasma stimulate the regrowth of the hair bulb (hair root), and reverse the “miniaturization” of hair follicles that leads to hair loss and thinning hair. PRP makes hair thicker and healthier but hair needs to be there to be stimulated.