PRP Therapy
PRP Therapy for Hair Loss: A Non-Surgical Solution
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy harnesses your body's own growth factors to stimulate dormant hair follicles. Discover how PRP works, how many sessions are needed, and the results you can realistically expect.
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What Exactly is PRP?
PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma — a component derived from your own blood. During treatment, a small amount of blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge, which spins at high speed to separate the platelets from red blood cells and plasma. The resulting concentrated platelet solution is rich in growth factors — natural proteins that signal cells to regenerate and repair. When injected into the scalp at the level of the hair follicle, these growth factors stimulate dormant follicles and encourage active hair growth. Because it uses your own blood, there is virtually zero risk of allergic reaction.
How Does PRP Stimulate Hair Growth?
Hair follicles follow a cycle of growth (anagen), transition (catagen), and rest (telogen). In hair loss conditions, the growth phase shortens and more follicles enter the resting phase simultaneously. The growth factors in PRP — including PDGF, VEGF, and IGF-1 — extend the active growth phase, increase blood supply to the follicle, and strengthen the follicle's own repair mechanisms. Think of it like fertilising dry soil: the follicle hasn't necessarily died — it simply needs the right nourishment to become active again. Early intervention gives the best results.
Who Benefits Most from PRP?
PRP is most effective for people in the early to moderate stages of hair loss — those with thinning hair rather than completely smooth bald areas. It works for both men and women experiencing androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, or hair loss caused by stress, nutritional deficiency, or hormonal changes (including postpartum hair loss). It also works beautifully as a maintenance treatment after a hair transplant, keeping the surrounding native hair healthy and strong. Patients with very advanced baldness (completely slick bald areas) benefit more from hair transplant than from PRP alone.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
A typical PRP programme involves one session per month for three consecutive months, followed by maintenance sessions every 4–6 months. Results are gradual: most patients notice reduced shedding after the first session, increased hair thickness by month 2–3, and significant visible improvement by the 6-month mark. Each session takes approximately 45–60 minutes. Medistar's PRP protocol uses a modern centrifuge system to ensure a high-concentration platelet yield — a key factor in treatment effectiveness that varies significantly between clinics.
PRP vs. Medications: Which is Right for You?
Medications like minoxidil and finasteride work well for some patients, but require daily application or intake indefinitely and can have side effects including scalp irritation, initial shedding, or hormonal effects. PRP is a procedure-based treatment — a few sessions per year — with no daily commitment. Many patients use both in combination for maximum effect: medications to slow the DHT-driven loss, PRP to stimulate regrowth. Dr. Anshalika will assess your degree of hair loss, scalp health, blood tests, and medical history to design the most appropriate treatment plan — or confirm whether a transplant is the better route.
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