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- Dr Suhail Alam
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Millions of people around the world are suffering from excess hair loss and hair thinning, with modern developments in science and hair restoration techniques many treatments have been developed.
Platelet rich plasma is an incredibly effective hair loss treatment backed by increasingly promising research. With the rise in demand for this treatment for hair loss, we are often asked “How many PRP treatments do I need for hair thinning?” While this may differ slightly depending on factors such as the extent of hair loss and the patient’s desired results, there are general guidelines that are considered as best practices.
Key Takeaways
- Effective Treatment Schedule: For optimal hair regrowth with PRP therapy, an initial course of three treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart is recommended, followed by maintenance sessions every 6-12 months.
- Mechanism of PRP: PRP therapy involves injecting platelet-rich plasma, processed from the patient’s own blood, into the scalp to enhance blood flow, stimulate hair follicles, and improve hair thickness and texture.
- Limitations and Maintenance: While PRP can improve hair density and quality, it cannot regrow hair in completely bald areas. Ongoing maintenance sessions are crucial for sustaining the benefits of the treatment.
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The Rise In Popularity Of PRP Treatment
With numerous clinical studies proving the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma for hair loss treatments, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of this natural hair growth treatment for hair loss.
Platelet-rich plasma enhances blood circulation in your scalp, which can promote hair regrowth, improve hair thickness and texture, and strengthen your hair.
At Aventus Clinic, we have treated over 1000 patients with PRP hair restoration treatment, and our patients have seen some incredible hair growth results! With this treatment for hair loss still being fairly new, patients often have a lot of questions about this treatment. The main misunderstanding comes from how many sessions are required to stimulate hair growth, let’s take a look at this in more detail next.
Best Practice For PRP Hair Treatment Sessions
While considering PRP therapy for hair loss, the most common question we get asked from our patients is how many sessions of PRP are required for hair growth?
Each patient we treat for hair loss has slightly different circumstances so we always advise you to book a free hair loss assessment with us online. We can then gain a comprehensive understanding of your unique hair loss condition.
To give you an idea of how PRP treatment sessions normally run at our clinic, here is what you can expect from our PRP hair loss treatment programme.
Initial Course
For your initial course of PRP treatment, most patients will require a minimum of three PRP procedures spaced 4-6 weeks apart to see new hair growth.
Maintenance Treatments
After your initial round of PRP and as you continue on your hair restoration journey we advise you to keep up with maintenance sessions every 6-12 months.
Why The Single Maintenance Treatment Is Important?
Hair loss treatments, for the most part, are not permanent. While they may help with thinning hair and other hair loss conditions, maintenance sessions are usually required.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair therapy is a regenerative treatment designed to stimulate hair growth and improve hair health. However, its effects are not permanent, necessitating maintenance sessions every 6-12 months. This is because the growth factors and proteins in PRP that encourage hair follicles to enter the growth phase and increase blood supply to the scalp gradually diminish over time. Without periodic reinforcement, the treated hair follicles may revert to their prior state, leading to reduced hair density and growth. Regular maintenance sessions help sustain the treatment’s benefits, ensuring consistent stimulation of hair follicles, ongoing hair growth, and preservation of hair health.
To get the most out of your PRP hair loss therapy and encourage hair growth, you will be required to keep up with maintenance sessions every 6-12 months.
Can PRP Help With Androgenetic Alopecia
During androgenic alopecia your hair follicles become miniaturised as the blood flow is constricted, eventually leading to the loss of the hair follicles.
PRP treatment involves drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood and processing it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma, which is rich in platelets, from the red and white blood cells. This platelet-rich plasma is then injected back into the scalp. The growth factors in the PRP enhance blood flow to the hair follicles, stimulate the hair growth cycle, and promote the health and thickness of existing hair. This process can help thicken hair during the natural hair cycle and reverse conditions such as female pattern baldness and male pattern baldness.
While PRP can certainly help increase the thickness of your hair, it cannot regrow hair in areas where the follicles have been completely lost. FUE hair transplants are the only method of implanting lost hair back into your scalp.
Book Your Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment With Aventus Clinic
If you are interested in PRP injections to combat your hair loss, we offer PRP treatment at very affordable prices.
Book your free online hair loss assessment with our experienced hair loss doctor Suhail Alam, where you will be advised on how many PRP treatments are needed for your hair loss.
Our PRP hair treatments start at £300 per treatment with a discount being offered for multiple treatment sessions and maintenance appointments.
Book Your PRP Assessment
Interested in PRP but not sure if it’s the right treatment for you? Book your assessment with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many PRP treatments are needed for hair growth?
Most patients will require a minimum of three PRP treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart for initial hair growth. After this initial course, maintenance treatments are recommended every 6-12 months to sustain the results.
Can PRP hair therapy promote hair growth?
Yes, PRP hair therapy can promote hair growth. It enhances blood circulation in the scalp, which can stimulate hair regrowth, improve hair thickness and texture, and strengthen the hair.
Do you need PRP maintenance sessions?
Yes, maintenance sessions are necessary to sustain the results of PRP hair therapy. While the initial treatments can stimulate hair growth, ongoing maintenance every 6-12 months is important to continue supporting hair health and regrowth.
How does PRP work?
PRP treatment involves drawing a small amount of the patient's blood and processing it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma, which is rich in platelets, from the red and white blood cells. This platelet-rich plasma is then injected back into the scalp. The growth factors in the PRP enhance blood flow to the hair follicles, stimulate the hair growth cycle, and promote the health and thickness of existing hair. While PRP can improve hair density and quality, it cannot regrow hair in areas where the follicles have been completely lost.
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