PRP treatment for hair loss
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. We take a small amount of your own blood, concentrate the platelets and inject that plasma into the scalp. The growth factors it contains give weakened follicles a push.
How a PRP session goes
Blood sample
An ordinary blood sample from the arm, as for a blood test. A tube of 10 to 20 ml is enough.
Centrifuging
The blood is separated in a centrifuge. The platelet-rich plasma, with a high concentration of growth factors, is isolated.
Injections
The plasma is injected into the scalp with a fine needle, spread over the thinning areas. A numbing cream makes it very bearable.
Back outside
No downtime. The scalp is tender for a day and may be a little red. Exercise and hair washing are fine the next day.
Who PRP makes sense for
PRP works on follicles that are still alive but weakened. It makes thin hair thicker and can slow the shedding. It doesn't create new hair in places that are already completely bald.
So it's mainly useful for early to moderate hair loss, for diffuse thinning (often in women) and as support around a hair transplant: before the procedure to get the scalp in condition, afterwards to promote healing and graft survival.
PRP works best as part of a broader plan, often alongside medication supervised by a dermatologist. On its own it's good support; in combination it works better.
What to expect
A course of three sessions four to six weeks apart, then a maintenance session every six to twelve months. You see results after three to six months: less shedding, thicker hair, more volume. We document with photos, so you can see the difference for yourself instead of having to take our word for it.
What it costs
We charge PRP per session, with a better rate for a course of three. You'll hear the amount when you book, VAT included. Feel free to call; we'll simply tell you over the phone.
Questions about PRP
Does PRP hurt?
You barely feel the blood sample. The injections into the scalp sting briefly, but with a numbing cream it's very manageable. Most people describe it as 'unpleasant, not painful'.
Are there side effects?
PRP comes from your own blood, so allergic reactions are ruled out. What can happen: a day of tenderness, some redness or swelling at the injection sites, rarely a small bruise. Nothing more.
Can PRP replace a hair transplant?
No. PRP strengthens existing hair; a transplant brings hair where it's gone. They complement each other. With early loss, PRP alongside the right medication can postpone a transplant by years or make it unnecessary. With advanced loss it's support, not a solution.
Look first, then decide
Every journey starts with a consultation in which we map your scalp, your hair density and your stage. Only then do we talk about what makes sense. And if the answer is 'wait a little longer', we'll say so.
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