What Are PRP Plasma Sessions for Hair?
PRP sessions take a small amount of your blood, separate a platelet-rich part, and inject it into the scalp to support existing hair and stimulate its growth. They do not transplant new grafts, so they do not replace a transplant in bald areas. Response to PRP varies from person to person.
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How is a PRP session done?
- Blood drawA small sample is taken from a vein.
- SeparationThe sample is placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma.
- InjectionThe plasma is injected into thinning areas with fine needles.
- InstructionsSimple guidance for the following hours and for the next session if needed.
PRP or hair transplant?
| PRP | Hair transplant | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Supports existing hair | Moves grafts to empty areas |
| Usually suits | Early thinning or support | Clear gaps with a sufficient donor area |
| Nature of the procedure | Injections in sessions | A surgical procedure under local anesthesia |
Who may benefit from PRP sessions?
They may be considered at the start of thinning, to support existing hair, or as part of a plan together with a transplant. The number of sessions and the intervals between them vary by case, and the doctor sets them after assessment.
Tell the doctor if you have a blood disorder, take medicines that affect clotting, or have a scalp infection.
Questions about PRP
Does PRP bring back hair in completely bald areas?
This is not usually expected, because PRP does not add new grafts to a place that has lost its follicles.
Is the result guaranteed?
No. Studies are encouraging in some cases, but the response varies, and no result can be guaranteed for everyone.