PRP Hair Restoration Therapy

Restore. Strengthen. Support Growth.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Restoration is a regenerative treatment that uses components derived from your own blood to support hair follicle function and improve hair quality.

PRP is commonly used in the management of hair thinning and early hair loss, helping to stimulate existing follicles and create a healthier environment for hair growth.

What is PRP Hair Restoration?

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, a concentrated portion of your blood that contains platelets and growth factors involved in tissue repair and regeneration.

During treatment, a small sample of blood is collected and processed to isolate the platelet-rich plasma. This concentrated plasma is then strategically introduced into areas affected by thinning hair.

The goal is to support follicular activity and encourage healthier, stronger hair growth over time.

How Does PRP Work?

Hair follicles are highly active structures that rely on an adequate blood supply, cellular signalling, and a healthy growth environment.

Platelets contain numerous growth factors that play a role in tissue repair and cellular communication. When introduced into the scalp, these growth factors may help stimulate dormant or weakened follicles and support the hair growth cycle.

Research suggests that PRP may:

Increase hair density
Improve hair thickness
Support follicular activity
Prolong the anagen (growth) phase of hair
Improve overall hair quality

PRP does not create new follicles but may help optimise the performance of existing follicles.

Who Can Benefit from PRP Hair Restoration?

PRP is most commonly used for:

Male pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss
Generalised hair thinning
Early-stage hair loss
Hair quality improvement

The best outcomes are generally seen in individuals who still have active follicles present in the treatment area.

Treatment Experience

A small blood sample is collected and processed using a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma.

The PRP is then administered into targeted areas of the scalp.

Treatment typically takes approximately 45–60 minutes.

Most patients return to normal activities shortly after treatment.

Results and Expectations

PRP is not an instant treatment.

Hair growth occurs slowly, and improvements develop gradually over several months as the hair cycle progresses.

Many patients initially notice reduced hair shedding, followed by improvements in hair density, thickness, and overall quality.

A course of treatments is generally recommended, followed by maintenance sessions where appropriate.

Combination Therapy

Hair loss is rarely caused by a single factor, which is why PRP is often incorporated into a broader hair restoration programme.

Depending on the underlying cause of hair loss, treatment may be combined with:

Medical assessment
Nutritional support
Topical therapies
Hair growth stimulants
Regenerative treatments

A personalised treatment plan ensures that all contributing factors are addressed.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Research on PRP therapy has shown that PRP injections reduce hair loss and increase the diameter of hairs and hair growth density. These studies reported that PRP treatments led to hair regrowth, particularly in those with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.

Firstly, the treatment area on the scalp will be numbed with a local anaesthetic. A qualified phlebotomist draws blood from a vein in the arm. The blood sample is then placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins the blood, separating its components. The platelets are extracted using a syringe. At Aesthetica, we use the Vital Injector 2 for injecting the platelets into targeted areas of the scalp. The entire process may take about 1 hour, and several sessions may be necessary. After receiving PRP treatment, a person can usually return to their regular activities without any limitations.

A person would need to receive 2 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Also, to maintain hair growth results, follow-up treatments will be necessary every 6-12 months. PRP therapy results may vary and depend on a person’s condition and their initial treatment results. It is important to remember that PRP is not a cure for conditions that initially caused hair loss. Thus, a consultation with our medical professional might be necessary to address the initial cause of hair loss.

Possible side effects include a headache, mild soreness and swelling at the injection site, and scalp tenderness.

Moderate hair loss is likely to benefit most from PRP therapy.

References:

Hesseler, M. J., & Shyam, N. (2020). Platelet-rich plasma and its utilities in alopecia: A systematic review. Dermatol Surgery, 46(1), 93-102.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31211715

Mao, G., Zhang, G., & Fan, W. (2019). Platelet-rich plasma for treating androgenic alopecia: A systematic review. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 43, 1326-1336.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00266-019-01391-9

Alaia, M.J. & Kelly, F.B., (2020). Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Retrieved from: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/platelet-rich-plasma-prp/

Stevens, J., & Khetarpal, S. (2018). Platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: A review of the literature and proposed treatment protocol. International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, 5(1), 46-51.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6374694/

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