SCOTTSDALE & PHOENIX, AZ
Cutting-edge use of the body’s own stem cells, through the administration of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), has been shown to improve hair growth and quality in the long run.
Duration
30-45 min
Downtime
Minimal
PRP hair restoration is a non-surgical treatment for thinning hair. PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma, a concentrated portion of your own blood that contains platelets and growth factors. After a small blood sample is drawn and processed, the PRP is injected into areas of the scalp where hair is thinning.
The goal is to support the hair follicles in those areas and improve hair growth and quality over time.
PRP hair restoration may suit women and men who are noticing thinning hair or a widening part and want a non-surgical option. Because hair loss can have many causes, a careful consultation comes first.
Your provider will ask about your hair loss history, health history and medications, look at the pattern of thinning, and talk with you about whether PRP is a good fit and what results may be realistic for you.
Your session begins with a blood draw, usually from the arm. The sample is placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma, and your scalp is cleansed while it is prepared. Your provider will talk with you about comfort, which may include numbing.
The PRP is then injected in small amounts across the thinning areas of the scalp. Appointment length varies, and your provider will explain what to plan for at your consultation.
Hair grows slowly, so results from PRP hair restoration develop gradually rather than right away, and they vary from person to person. Your provider may recommend a series of treatments along with maintenance visits and will explain the plan at your consultation.
After treatment, your scalp may feel tender. Your provider will tell you when you can wash your hair, use styling products, and return to exercise, hair coloring and heat styling.
Your consultation is the time to ask questions, share your goals and learn whether PRP hair restoration fits your needs. If you are also interested in PRP for your skin, ask about microneedling with PRP, which uses the same approach for skin concerns.
Cost is reviewed at your consultation, and financing is available. To get started, request an appointment.
PATIENT EDUCATION
PRP is used to help improve hair growth and hair quality over time, although results vary from patient to patient. It is generally used for thinning hair in areas where hair follicles are still active, rather than areas that are already bald. Your provider will evaluate your hair loss at your consultation and explain what results may be realistic for you.
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma, which is prepared from a small sample of your own blood. The sample is processed to concentrate the platelets, and the PRP is then applied to thinning areas of the scalp, typically with small injections. The goal is to improve hair growth and hair quality over time.
The cost of PRP for hair loss depends on your individual treatment plan, including how many sessions are recommended for you. Your provider reviews the cost with you at your consultation, and financing options are available.
PRP is not considered a permanent fix for hair loss. It can help improve hair growth and quality over time, but hair loss can continue with age and other factors, so some patients return for maintenance treatments. Your provider will explain what to expect for your hair at your consultation.
After PRP hair treatment, you will usually be asked to wait before washing your hair and to avoid strenuous exercise, heat and hair treatments such as coloring for a short time. Downtime is minimal, so most people return to their normal routine soon after. Your provider will give you aftercare instructions, including when you can resume each activity.
Most people feel some pressure or stinging during the scalp injections, and the scalp may feel tender for a short time afterward. Your provider will talk with you about ways to keep you comfortable before your treatment begins.
