A widening part, thinner ponytail, or more scalp showing through your hair can have several causes. At Geria Dermatology in Rutherford and Verona, New Jersey, our team offers PRP hair restoration for patients with thinning hair. Before recommending treatment, we evaluate the pattern of hair loss and what may be contributing to it.
How Does PRP Hair Restoration Work?
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. A small amount of your blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components. The concentrated PRP is then injected into areas of the scalp where hair has begun to thin.
Platelets contain growth factors that can support hair follicles and encourage growth. Because the PRP comes from your own blood, the procedure does not involve donor tissue.
Who May Benefit From PRP for Thinning Hair?
PRP can be considered for some men and women with thinning hair, but it is not appropriate for every cause of shedding or baldness. Genetics, aging, stress, hormonal changes, medications, medical conditions, and scalp health can all influence hair density.
That is why a hair loss evaluation matters. We look at the pattern of thinning, review your medical history and recent changes, and determine whether PRP or another hair-loss treatment is more appropriate.
What Does a PRP Treatment Plan Involve?
PRP is typically performed as a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart. The number of appointments depends on the degree of thinning and how your hair responds.
Hair growth also takes time. Some patients notice early changes within a few months, while more visible improvement can take longer. Our skin and hair treatments include other options that may be considered depending on the cause and extent of hair loss.
What Should You Expect After PRP?
Most patients do not need formal downtime after PRP hair restoration. Temporary soreness, redness, itching, or sensitivity can occur at the injection sites. You may also be asked to keep the scalp dry for the first 24 hours and temporarily avoid strenuous exercise, swimming, excessive heat, and prolonged sun exposure.
Because results develop gradually, before-and-after photos can help set expectations. Our PRP hair restoration gallery shows examples of patient outcomes, although individual results vary.
Find Out Whether PRP Is Right for Your Hair Loss
If you have noticed hair thinning, contact us at Geria Dermatology to discuss PRP and hair restoration options in Rutherford or Verona, New Jersey. Call 551-349-6780 to arrange an appointment and learn more about what may be behind the changes you are seeing.
