Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a three-step medical treatment in which a person’s blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp. PRP injections can be effective in treating male and female pattern baldness, both in preventing hair loss and promoting new hair growth. PRP therapy is best for people with male and female pattern baldness with a regular or average amount of platelets in their blood and who still have some hair, although it is thinning. Catching hair loss or thinning early will get the best results. PRP therapy has been in use since the 1980s and has been used for problems such as healing injured tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The mechanism behind PRP injections is not completely understood, but studies show that the increased concentration of growth factors in platelet-rich plasma may stimulate or speed up the healing process, shortening healing time for injuries, decreasing pain, and even encouraging hair growth.
The price of PRP therapy typically ranges from $1,500–$3,500 for the initial three treatments, with one injection at $400 or more. Pricing depends on a number of factors including geographic location, quality of equipment, and the addition of nutritive components. Many insurance plans consider PRP for hair loss treatment to be cosmetic and don’t cover any of the costs of the treatment.
Studies are still being conducted to figure out exactly why PRP therapy works for hair loss, but in most control groups, PRP therapy helped with hair loss. While more research is needed, PRP treatment for hair loss may help promote and maintain hair growth. However, there is debate in the literature as to whether leukocytes in PRP have a positive or negative effect in androgenetic alopecia (AGA) . Advocates of PRP high in leukocyte content argue that leukocytes play a crucial role in the healing process, while others argue that leukocytes can cause inflammation and worsen AGA.
PRP therapy for hair loss has excellent results, especially when done in conjunction with other hair recovery techniques or medications like minoxidil. PRP is considered safe when performed at a certified facility, but it is important for your safety that you get this procedure done by a qualified professional. PRP will sometimes not work for people who are experiencing hair loss for a reason other than male or female pattern baldness. There is no guarantee that PRP therapy will get your hair back to normal, but the results are prom...
