PRP therapy for hair and skin

The procedure may suit you if you have

• thinning hair or increased hair loss
• reduced skin elasticity and tone
• fine lines or uneven skin texture
• a wish to support skin renewal with a treatment based on your own blood plasma

Hair loss can have several causes. At the consultation the doctor assesses whether PRP therapy is suitable for your concern or whether another treatment should come first.

Before the procedure

• At the consultation you tell the doctor about your expectations, your health and the medicines you use.
• The doctor assesses the area to be treated and explains what the procedure can and cannot do, and its possible side effects.
• For PRP therapy a sample of blood is taken from your vein and platelet-rich plasma is separated by centrifuge.
• The plasma is injected with fine needles into the scalp or face. An anaesthetic cream can be used if needed.

Duration

• Including the time for the anaesthetic cream to take effect, the procedure takes about 45–60 minutes.
• The length of the course and the interval between procedures are agreed at the consultation. The best possible result may require several procedures and later maintenance treatment.

Recovery

• The injection sites may be temporarily red, swollen or tender, or show small bruises.
• After the procedure the doctor gives you instructions for caring for the treated area.
• Returning to everyday activities depends on how you feel and how your skin reacts.

Changes develop gradually. Assessing the skin and hair growth takes time, and with hair it may be several months before the result is noticeable. The effect of PRP therapy and how long it lasts are individual.