Those Pricey Shampoos Won't Stop Hair Loss. Instead, Try Our PRP Hair Restoration Treatment

Hair loss is a common problem for both men and women, becoming even more so with age. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offers a solution for hair loss — one that doesn’t involve surgery, sutures, or a long recovery time. Here’s how it works.

About 80% of men and 50% of women will experience significant hair loss during their lives, along with the loss of confidence that often accompanies it. Fortunately, today there are solutions for hair loss, including nonsurgical options like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.

At North Texas Med360, Yamuna Gurrapu, MD, Jenine Referente, FNP, and our team help women and men enjoy thicker, healthier hair with PRP treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals. Here, learn how PRP therapy hair restoration works and how it can help you achieve your goals too.

How PRP works

Platelet-rich plasma is a product that’s derived from a sample of your own blood. You may have heard about PRP in anti-aging treatments, like the now-famous “vampire facial.”

PRP is composed of high concentrations of platelets suspended in plasma, the liquid part of your blood. Platelets are tiny cell fragments that contain growth factors, special hormones that play important roles in tissue healing.

Shaped like tiny plates, platelets gather at the site of tissue injury, sending out tiny “arms” that help them link together to repair tissue and replace damaged cells — including cells involved in hair growth. This is important because hair loss typically occurs when follicles stop working the way they should and hair growth stops or slows down.

Growth factors contained in platelets also promote new blood vessel growth for better circulation in and around hair follicles, delivering nutrients that support optimal follicle function. These factors have also led to PRP’s popularity in treating sports injuries and traumatic injuries, promoting faster healing by supporting new, healthy tissue growth.

Hair restoration with PRP: What to expect

PRP treatment begins with a blood draw where we extract a small sample of your blood. The blood sample is processed in a special machine that separates the platelets and plasma from the rest of your blood. Your scalp is numbed to keep you comfortable, then the concentrated platelet solution is injected around your follicles.

Treatment is relatively quick, with timing depending on the size of the area we’re treating. Afterward, there’s no downtime, and because the technique is nonsurgical, there are no incisions to worry about either.

Using PRP derived from your own blood eliminates any risk of allergies or rejection that can interfere with your results. Best of all, treatments can be repeated as needed to help you achieve the results you want for truly customized therapy.

Most people notice improvement within a few weeks as the growth factors stimulate new follicle activity. We’ll provide you with a care routine that helps protect your scalp and your follicles during the regrowth process and beyond.

Learn more about PRP therapy

PRP therapy can be a great solution for treating many types of baldness, including male- and female-pattern baldness and alopecia. To learn more about PRP and to find out if it can help you enjoy thicker, sexier hair, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at North Texas Med360 in Frisco, Texas, today.