PRP Scalp: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Hair loss is typically an unwelcome change that creates an emotional toll. In addition to the change in appearance, many people who suffer from this condition experience a loss of identity and self-confidence that’s often hard to deal with. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections were initially used to heal wounds, but they also help restore hair. Here’s how a PRP scalp treatment works.

How PRP Scalp Treatment for Hair Loss Works

A practitioner takes a sample of the patient’s blood and spins it in a centrifuge, which separates the blood into individual components like plasma. This component is rich in platelets, which contain many growth factors, such as cytokines and proteins. These factors have a variety of rejuvenating effects, including new hair growth. Injecting PRP into the bottom portion of the hair follicle stimulates the action of dermal papilla cells, which is necessary for hair growth.

Procedure

Refining blood into PRP involves multiple steps that the practitioner must perform meticulously in order to provide the full benefits of PRP. Each session typically requires 30 to 60 minutes, and multiple sessions are needed to achieve optimal results. PRP scalp treatments require time to work because each hair can be in any of three growth phases at a given time. Treatment plans typically consist of monthly sessions for the first three to four months and a maintenance session every three to six months after that. Some patients start to see results in as little as two months.

Where Can I Get PRP Hair Treatments?

Dr. Ellen Mahony offers PRP treatments for hair loss from her practice in Westport, CT. She is a board-certified plastic surgeon who promotes healthy aging with a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures. Schedule an appointment or call (203) 221-0102 today to find out if PRP hair injections are right for you.

Dr. Mahony is offering 15% discounts on PRP for hair loss, vampire facials, vampire neck treatments, and Silagen for March 2024. She is also offering a 15% discount on abdominoplasty procedures scheduled by May 15, 2024.