Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is proven to slow down hair loss and, in some cases, increase hair thickness and eventual regrowth. The treatment uses the naturally-occurring healing and growth factors found in the PRP in your own blood.
When you come to Aesthetics Lab for your PRP for hair loss treatment, we will take a small sample of your blood in the same way as your doctor would take blood for a blood test. We then pop this sample into our state-of-the-art centrifuge to separate your platelet rich plasma from the red blood cells.
We then use our micro-needling device, Nanopore to needle in the plasma into your hair follicles, encouraging healthy cell production. The growth factors in PRP have been shown to generate new hair growth as well as improve the health and density of your existing hair. Our method of needling in the plasma rather than injecting it ensure a more even and effective penetration of the substance.
When addressing hair loss, PRP therapy delivers the best outcomes in cases of male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) and female pattern baldness but can be used to address hair loss caused by other conditions, genetic and hormonal factors.
As your hair follicles go through different stages in their life cycle, you will probably need several treatments to enjoy the best results.
As well as reducing hair loss and increasing hair growth, PRP Therapy can also be used to address skin issues such as:
- Wrinkles & fine lines
- Under-eye hollows
- Skin elasticity
- Loss of volume
- Skin tone
- Scars
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the treatment feel like?
With micro-needling, the puncture wounds created in the skin are usually so small that they don’t cause any pain. You might experience some tenderness but people usually find it tolerable. Your scalp might be slightly red and tender post-treatment but this usually self-resolves quickly.
How effective is PRP for hair loss?
A clinical study into PRP therapy for male pattern baldness in 2014 concluded:
PRP injection for androgenic alopecia is a simple, cost-effective and feasible treatment option for hair loss and can be regarded as a valuable adjuvant treatment modality for androgenic alopecia.
Considering its excellent safety profile and relatively low cost, PRP hair treatment is a promising treatment option for patients with thinning hair.
Another study from September 2015 - The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Regrowth: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial – found that “the injection of PRP preparations has a positive therapeutic effect on male androgenic alopecia without major side effects”.
How do I know if hair loss PRP is right for me?
You’ll have a thorough consultation with our specialist aesthetic doctor who will go through everything in detail with you, including your personal medical history, hair care routine, and any concerns, before you decide whether to go ahead with PRP Therapy.
PRP Therapy for hair loss can be most effective if you still have 60-70% of your hair and suffer from male or female pattern baldness. It won’t give you a full head of hair if you are completely bald. Many people find this an effective treatment if they’re not yet at the stage where a hair transplant would be recommended.
