PRP for Alopecia (Balding)

What is PRP for Alopecia (Balding)?

Platelet-rich plasma and stem cells are significant building blocks for tissue, collagen, bone, cartilage, and hair development. The last several years, orthopedic medicine has effectively used PRP in reducing pain and rehab time, and improving overall functional status in patients.

Similar to the progressive use of PRP in orthopedic medicine, the aesthetics community has found new, non-invasive uses of PRP. One such use is in hair regrowth, scar reduction, nerve injuries, and skin remodeling.

Male and Female Pattern balding is a combination of genetics, hormonal changes, and general hair aging. Over the course of several years, we have seen the increase in the use of topical creams, shampoos, oral medications, surgeries, hair transplants, and special lights for hair restoration.

PRP for alopecia is a non-invasive approach to hair regrowth without the scars, downtime, and cost implications associated with services of the past. Using your own bodies blood to obtain and apply PRP to areas of interest, it promotes growth factors and the wound healing cascade to regenerate your own hair follicles.

PRP Applications:

• Male pattern balding
• Female pattern balding

How it Works

The PRP process involves drawing your own blood. Using a centrifuge to separate your platelet-rich plasma from your blood. While the blood is separated, a topical numbing agent is applied to your scalp. Once the PRP is isolated from your blood, it is then superficial injected into the areas of concern. Microneedling is then performed over the area to promote tissues absorption of PRP and further hastening of the wound healing cascade.

What to Expect

PRP for Alopecia has 24-48 hours of downtime. Immediately after the treatment patients experience redness and bruising to the area. 1-3 treatments are recommended, and each treatment is spread-out over 2-3 months.