PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma is the high concentration of platelet cells in plasma that separated from patient own blood. Platelets are small cells which circulate in the blood and contains important growth factors such as FGF, PDGF, TGF-ß, EGF, VEGF, IGF that encourage regrowth of blood vessels, cells and tissue. Plasma contains many factors essential for cell survival including nutrients, vitamins, hormones, electrolytes, growth factors, and proteins.

PRP stimulates and supports hair growth in three main steps:

1)Promoting vascularity to the hair root thereby increasing viability to the follicle before, during and after hair transplantation

2)Promoting tissue repair and regeneration post transplantation

3)Stimulating dormant hair follicles and growing new hair

The procedure involves taking blood from patient’s arm that will be put directly into the specifically prepared PRP tube. The tube will then be processed in the PRP machine. The PRP is then prepared and activated.

After disinfect treating areas, the doctor will then inject PRP into the effected scalp areas with a very small needle.

As the needle use at our clinic is the smallest size needle, most patient report very minimal discomfort at the scale of 2 out of 10.

Downtime is very minimal. Only mild swelling and tender can be observed for 1-2 days at the treated scalp areas.

It is recommended not to touch or wash or apply anything on the areas for 12 hours to prevent infection.

Please note that 3 to 6 sessions (depending on cases) per year are recommended for obtaining optimal visible results. The gap between each treatment is about 4-6 weeks is recommended. (Ask about our PRP Plus treatment)

Hair regrowth started 2 months after PRP treatment and continued up to 10 months. Results showed that a significant increase in the rate of hair growth was observed between the 3rd and 6th months. Hair density followed a rising trend with a remarkable peak at 3 months.

As it is a very natural treatment using your own blood, complications are very minimal. Swelling, bruising are very minimal and infection is very rare.