PRP for Hair Loss
Thicker, stronger hair—using your body’s own growth factors.
At Wolf Hair Restoration, physician-led high concentration PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy is a minimally invasive option to slow shedding, strengthen thinning hair, and boost density—on its own or alongside medical therapy and transplantation.
Key benefits include:
- Uses your own biology (no foreign substances)
- Low downtime (back to normal activity same day)
- Works for men and women
- Plays well with minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, LLLT, and hair transplant
Frequently Asked Questions
PRP is a concentrated portion of your own blood that’s rich in platelets and growth factors (PDGF, VEGF, TGF-β, IGF-1). When delivered to the scalp, these signals help support follicles in the thinning (miniaturizing) phase—improving hair caliber and the proportion of follicles in active growth (anagen).
Most patients start with 3 sessions spaced about 6 weeks apart, followed by maintenance every 6 months, customized to your hair’s response and seasonal shedding patterns.
You can typically expect:
- 6–12 weeks: Less shedding and improved texture
- 3–6 months: Thicker hair and early density changes
- 6–12+ months: Noticeable fullness and long-term improvement with maintenance
Results vary based on genetics, hormones, and consistency with your treatment plan.
There is no downtime for PRP. You can expect to have some soreness in you scalp for a couple of days but can resume normal activity immediately after the treatment. Here are some before and after instructions when getting PRP:
Before:
- Hydrate well for 24 hours
- Avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) for 4 days before and after your session if possible
- Arrive with a clean scalp (no fibers/sprays)
After:
- No strenuous exercise, saunas, or hot tubs for 24 hours
- Wait 12–24 hours before washing hair
- Pause topical minoxidil for 24 hours, then resume
- Mild tenderness or pinpoint swelling typically resolves in 24–48 hours
PRP does not move new hair into bald areas; it rescues and supports miniaturizing follicles.
- Choose PRP when you want to slow loss and thicken thinning zones.
- Choose transplant (FUE/FUT) when an area is bald or very sparse and needs new follicle placement.
Many patients do both: transplant for coverage + PRP for global quality and long-term maintenance.
Because PRP is autologous, adverse reactions are uncommon. Temporary scalp tenderness, swelling, or bruising can occur.
Yes. Female pattern thinning often responds well—especially when combined with medical therapy.
PRP is a strong adjunct. We’ll discuss whether topical/oral therapy should be continued for best durability.