Male and female pattern hair loss, also referred to as androgenetic alopecia is a common form of nonscarring hair loss. One unique treatment modality that we offer at our spa to help with this is called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).

What is PRP and how does it work?

Platelets are tiny blood cells apart of our whole blood that assist in blood clotting at the site of the wounds and they play an important role in damaged tissue healing. Platelets are also full of growth factors, which are signaling proteins that stimulate cell growth, differentiation, survival, inflammation, and tissue repair. PRP therapy is based upon the concept that growth factors released from platelets may modulate hair cycle signaling pathways that contribute to regrowth of hair.

What happens during a PRP for hair loss treatment?

At the start of your visit your own blood is drawn. We then spin the blood in a machine called a centrifuge that spins the blood rapidly and separates the PRP. We then extract the PRP and immediately following it is injected directly into the area of the scalp that needs treatment after it is cleansed.

Overall, the entire procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes to complete and there is little to no downtime.

What results can be expected and what is the maintenance?

Staying consistent with PRP treatments is vital when it comes seeing results. If done as suggested, results should be evident within three to six months. Hair growth is a process and takes time, and your results will appear gradually. One can also expect decreased hair shedding at first, followed by early hair regrowth and increased hair length with time.

Most individuals require a series of treatment sessions. We typically recommend once a month for three months. Additional treatments once every three to six months are usually needed to maintain results. Treatment schedules will vary from person to person, and your hair loss specialist at our spa will help to determine how many treatments are needed.