If you are suffering from hair loss or have weak hair you’ve probably come across the term PRP hair treatment as a possible solution to your hair problem.
Within this Guide I will discuss what a PRP hair treatment is, how it works and frequently asked question by our patients who are considering a PRP hair treatment for their hair problems.
The information we’ve shared shared in this article is based on actual PRP treatments done at our clinic.
Before we dive in with the basics, let me quickly introduce myself.
I am James and Co-founded Tecnifue International Hair Clinic in 2012.
Our clinic in baes in Istanbul, Turkey.
If you are unfamiliar with the global hair restoration scene, let me tell you tell Turkey is the global leader in hair restoration.
At our clinic we offer hair loss and hair care solution such as PRP hair treatments, so we have extensive experience on PRP and its effectiveness for hair loss and hair care.
Lets start with covering the basics before we answer the most important questions.
What is PRP?
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma.
The plasma in PRP is your own blood plasma.
Your blood plasma contains platelets. Platelets play an crucial role in healing the body.
They are also rich in growth factors which triggers cell repair.
PRP treatments are used for various conditions including post surgical healing and cosmetic surgeries.
PRP is also used a as a hair treatment which is our focus for this article.
Lets continue by viewing how a PRP hair treatment works.
How does PRP hair treatment work?
To get the PRP plasma, a sample of blood is taken first.
This blood is placed in a centrifuge which spins at high velocity. The spinning separates the platelet rich plasma from other blood components.
Once we’ve separated the plasma from the blood the plasma is transferred to injectables.
The PRP is than injected to the hair zones where the patient is suffering from hair thinning or weakening hair.
I’ve explained the basics of PRP and how it works as a hair treatment in the simplest way possible.
Lets continue with actual questions we het asked by our patients at our clinic.
Does PRP Regrow hair?
PRP can Regrow new hair depending on the hair loss stage you’re in.
If you’re suffering from permanent hair loss which means the hair is gone completely PRP wont be any effective and you cant expect any new hair to grow.
However is the hair loss is recent there’s a chance for the PRP hair treatment to regrow hair.
How long does PRP Last for?
The effect of PRP will last for 2-3 Months which can vary based on your personal situation and the severity of your hair problems.
A PRP hair treatment is therefore not permanent. You will need continuous PRP sessions to maintain the gain from earlier treatments.
What are the side effects of PRP?
Here’s an overview of the most common PRP side effects:
● Infection
● Swelling
● Pain at treatment site
● Allergic Reaction
● Bruise
● Nerve Damage
What are the disadvantages of PRP?
PRP has its limitations when it comes to hair treatments. The treatment does not offer any solution to permanent hair loss.
It’s limited in its effect when it comes to fighting hair loss.
PRP is more effective in hair growth than fighting hair loss.
Its a costly treatment options.
Most people will need several session initially and continue taking PRP sessions on the lung run to enjoy the gained benefits from earlier treatment.
The cost can be thousands if dollars on the long run.
PRP can be painful as it involves several injections in the scalp when injections the plasma.
Is PRP better than Minoxidil?
PRP is better than minoxidil when it comes to growing hair.
However Minoxidil is better than PRP regarding fighting hair loss.
The have different functions so it depend on the function and the need of the patient to determine which solution is better when compared.
Can PRP worsen your hair?
We have seen cased where PRP worsened the hair of a patient.
This was always of temporary nature and the hairs would improve and get better than the initial status before applying the treatment.
We believe this is related to the hair follicle focusing on growing stronger again before it can improve the quality of the hair.
A similar behavioural pattern is seen after a hair transplant with transplanted hairs.
Transplanted hairs will generally fall out first before the follicle can produce new hairs.
Why is my hair loss so much after PRP?
There can be two reasons for your hair loss to worsen after PRP.
Once reason can be related to what I covered above.
So it might be related to the hair follicle gaining strength first before producing new healthy hairs.
The second reason might not be related to the PRP hair treatment at all.
You might be in an active hair loss cycle unrelated to the PRP treatment.
Will my hair thicken after PRP?
PRP is effective in thickening the hair.
This might be the biggest benefit of PRP, it help strengthening and thickening your hair.
Yet you should understand that your personal hair situation is the main determinant in this.
The impact can vary a lot on individual bases.
What is the success rate of PRP?
This will depend weather you are referring to hair loss or hair thinning which are not the same thing per se.
PRP is effective for hair thinning and based on our experience has a success rate of 80% plus.
PRP’s success rate for hair loss is a different story.
Its less effective to combat hair loss.
We’ve seen the success rate to be around 35% to combat hair loss.
How many PRP sessions are needed to get results?
We advice our patient minimum 4 to 6 sessions for the initial 4 months to get the best possible effect with PRP as a hair treatment.
Final Word
Weather PRP is worth it or not depends on many factors. You situation needs to be understood carefully before opting for any solution.
I always advice any patient coming to our clinic to first analyse the background, cause and current situation of the hair carefully.
Hair loss is no fun.
I know this from personal experience.
It’s very understandable that you want to do something about it as soon as possible and do all you can including a PRP hair treatment to get your hair better gain.
But rushing the situation wont help you.
First accept that this is happening.
Next make sure you understand you hair loss situation through expert consultations and support.
Finally opt for a solution and stick to the game plan.
You will need to be patient since you wont see immediate results.
Its takes time.
Hair Transplant Consultation
Have you tried PRP and haven’t seen the effect? Or maybe you’re wondering weather PRP or a hair transplant is your best option.
Contact us to get our expert opinion on your situation and give you advice on your situation and what we think your best options are.
We’ve been helping patients from over 28 countries with their hair loss problems since 2012 in our hair transplant clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.
The fist step of the solution is getting expert advice on your situation and options. Take the first step by reaching out to us.
