Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Harness the healing power of your own body to stimulate natural hair growth, increase hair density, and restore your confidence with our advanced, non-surgical PRP treatments.
What is PRP Hair Restoration?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a revolutionary, non-surgical treatment that utilizes your body's own natural growth factors to combat hair loss and stimulate the regrowth of thicker, healthier hair. It is one of the most effective medical treatments available today for both men and women experiencing early stages of hair thinning or pattern baldness.
Human blood contains mesenchymal stem cells and essential, specific autologous blood products that contain essential and specific growth factors. These growth factors assist in tissue regeneration and healing. When concentrated and injected into the scalp, PRP acts as a powerful fertilizer. It awakens dormant hair follicles, extends the growth phase of the hair cycle, and increases the blood supply to the follicle, resulting in thicker hair shafts and increased overall density.
The PRP Treatment Process
The entire PRP procedure takes about 45 to 60 minutes and is performed safely and comfortably in our office. Here is how it works:
1. Blood Draw
A small amount of blood (similar to a routine blood test) is drawn from your arm by our highly trained medical staff.
2. Centrifugation
The blood is placed into a specialized centrifuge, which spins at high speeds to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the red and white blood cells. This concentrates the healing growth factors.
3. Injection
After applying a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort, the highly concentrated PRP is strategically injected into the areas of the scalp experiencing thinning and hair loss.
Who is a Good Candidate for PRP?
PRP therapy is exceptionally versatile and benefits a wide range of patients. It is particularly effective for individuals in the early stages of hair loss or those experiencing general thinning across the scalp.
It is an excellent option for women suffering from female pattern hair loss, as well as men looking to preserve their existing hair and delay the need for surgical intervention. Furthermore, Dr. Slater frequently recommends PRP as a complementary treatment alongside NeoGraft hair transplants to accelerate healing and maximize graft survival and density.
Because PRP uses your own blood, there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection, making it a highly safe and natural approach to hair restoration.