BLOOMHAUS Aesthetic Houston, Texas, is proud to offer PRP Hair Restoration. Refresh your appearance and experience care you can trust.

What Is PRP Hair Restoration?

PRP hair restoration is a hair loss treatment that utilizes platelets, a major component of your blood, to stimulate hair growth. Platelets are blood cells that play a crucial role in the body’s natural healing process by releasing growth factors, stem cells and proteins that promote hair follicle health.

A small amount of blood is taken and processed to concentrate the platelets. The concentrated platelets are then injected into the scalp at the site of hair loss or thinning. PRP injections for hair loss typically involve multiple sessions over a period of several months.

PRP Hair Restoration Benefits

Platelet-rich plasma injections can has been clinically proven to treat patterned hair loss, also known as androgenic alopecia, in men. Benefits include:

• Improved cell growth for healthier hair follicles.
• Increased number of active hair follicles.
• Improved hair follicle thickness.

Ideal Candidates for PRP Hair Restoration

Good candidates for PRP hair restoration therapy are healthy men and women experiencing:

• A receding hairline
• A widening part
• Patterned hair loss (male pattern baldness)
• Thinning hair

Although PRP is safe for most people, this treatment is not recommended for individuals who have blood cancer, Hepatitis C, HIV, or AIDS. Talk to your doctor if you are on a blood thinning medication before starting this treatment.

Before & Afters

After PRP therapy, the injection site may be slightly swollen and bruising may occur. After 3–4 weeks, side effects will subside and the area will heal. You can expect to have new hair growth and thicker hair 3–6 months after initial treatments.

What to Expect from Your PRP Hair Restoration Treatment

To prepare for your PRP treatment, avoid using hair products such as gel or hairspray for 3 days prior to your appointment. Do not use tobacco, alcohol or caffeine at least two days before your procedure. These substances decrease your body’s ability to heal and may affect your results.

PRP therapy for hair loss is a three-step process. First, your medical provider will draw a vial of blood and place it in a centrifuge. The centrifuge separates the platelet-rich plasma from other components found in your blood.

While that’s happening, your provider will apply a local anesthetic to prevent any discomfort. Then, they’ll inject small amounts of the platelet-rich plasma in a pattern across the treatment area, evenly distributing the PRP.

Recovery and aftercare

Immediately after the procedure, small bumps will appear at the injection sites and small amounts of blood and plasma may be seen. The bleeding and swelling will subside within a few hours. To ease discomfort after your procedure, an ice compress can be applied to the affected areas of the scalp.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy requires little downtime; you can immediately return to most activities. However, you should avoid:

• Touching or washing the scalp for at least 24 hours.
• Sun or heat exposure and strenuous activities for 2 days.
• Alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes for at least 3 days.
• Saunas, pools and hot tubs for 3–4 days.

The healing process takes approximately 3–4 weeks. Results appear 3–6 months after your treatment, as the inactive hair follicles need time to react to the growth factors.