What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is a process that uses injections to transfer one's blood from one part of their body to another. This is a treatment that helps heal common injuries, particularly in the joints. PRP has also been found to help treat early stages of hair loss in men and women.
How does Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treat hair loss?
The theory behind PRP as a treatment for hair loss is that it extracts blood from a selected part of the body, and then injects the blood into the scalp region. Injecting blood into the scalp is said to help stimulate the blood flow in the scalp, reactivate the activity of hair follicles, and promote the function of hair growth.
How effective is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is not FDA approved as a treatment for hair loss, and it is still unclear how effective (if at all) the procedure is for treating hair loss in men and women. More tests and trials are needed in order to establish PRP's exact effectiveness.
Is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) expensive?
PRP is an expensive treatment. Expect to pay in the region of £800-£1500 for a single session. You will need at least 3-4 sessions, plus regular top-up sessions, so the costs do add up very quickly. Because PRP is not guaranteed to work, it is therefore seen as a 'high-risk' treatment.
Should you try Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)?
PRP is a treatment that could be considered if you are financially stable, and are suffering from early stages of hair loss. The results of PRP treatments are not clear, so it would be wise to try other treatments first, before resorting to PRP.
If you are expecting a miracle treatment for hair loss, then you will not find it in PRP. PRP is a procedure that can help minimise hair loss and promote slight hair growth in male and female patients who are experiencing initial stages of thinning hair.