If you are losing your hair and have an interest in platelet rich plasma therapy, you probably have many questions about the procedure. One popular question is, “How many PRP treatments does it take to regrow hair?” We answer this question and others about platelet rich plasma, below.
What is PRP Treatment?
PRP treatment, also called platelet rich plasma therapy, is a new hair restoration method supported by years of research. Many men have enjoyed success through this hair loss treatment. It is possible you could use PRP to regrow hair, too.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an essential protein-rich component of the blood. It also contains regenerative cells. Studies show that injection of PRP in areas of thinning hair can restore tissue vitality and lead to new hair growth.
PRP treatment starts with the withdrawal of some of your own blood. Your hair restoration specialist places the blood vials in a centrifuge, a machine that isolates the platelet rich plasma from the rest of the blood. That filtered PRP is extracted into a syringe, then injected into the areas of your scalp where you experience hair loss. Once injected, the PRP improves blood flow to your hair follicles and promotes cell growth.
Will I see results in one PRP treatment?
The number of PRP treatment sessions required to regrow hair varies from person to person. There are many factors in determining how many sessions you need. These include your type and extent of hair loss, as well as your overall health.
As a general rule, platelet rich plasma therapy requires multiple sessions to achieve desired results. The average person goes through three PRP treatment sessions to start. All of these three sessions take place in a span of about four months, five to six weeks between each set of injections. After starting to regrow hair, most require follow-up visits every six to 12 months to maintain the results.
Does PRP treatment hurt?
There is no surgery involved in PRP treatment. This makes the procedure generally pain-free. It is also non-invasive, performed only under local anesthesia.
Platelet rich plasma therapy is one of the safest ways to regrow hair. You receive the injections of your own blood into your scalp, so there are no major risks. Some people have minor swelling after their session with some tenderness at the injection site. But this goes away within a few days.
Should I choose PRP treatment or hair restoration surgery?
Whether PRP therapy will work for you comes down to your type of hair loss. For people with substantial balding and large patches of lost hair, a hair transplant usually proves more effective. Surgery is often a better option for men with genetic hair loss or male pattern baldness.
But for people with alopecia areata, traction alopecia, or lightly thinning hair, PRP treatment can provide great results. Platelet rich plasma therapy promotes healthy, thick, and natural hair growth and helps reduce hair loss.
Will PRP treatment work for me?
A consultation with your hair restoration doctor at AZ Hair Restoration will help you understand your options to regrow hair. PRP is a non-invasive, non-surgical and cost-effective method for those who make good candidates. Because platelet rich plasma therapy cannot bring back long dormant hair follicles, the method works best for those in early stages of thinning or balding.
The good news is that AZ Hair Restoration provides multiple treatment methods to suit men in all stages and types of hair loss. Methods used in our Raleigh and Apex, NC treatment centers include:
- Platelet rich plasma
- Exosomes injections
- FUT, Strip hair transplant
- FUE, Follicular unit extraction
- MFU, Multiple follicular unit
- Alopecia treatment
- Hair restoration
- Hair transplantation
To learn whether you can regrow hair through PRP treatment, schedule a consultation with AZ Hair Restoration today. Call us at 919-615-0577 for our Raleigh, NC office.
