PRP works by leveraging the growth factors in your own blood to stimulate hair follicles, increase blood supply to the scalp, and encourage thicker, stronger hair. Since hair growth is a cyclical process that takes time, a single treatment is rarely enough to achieve lasting improvement. Your treatment will generally be divided into an Initial Treatment Phase and a Maintenance Phase.

Phase 1: The Initial PRP Treatment Series

This is the foundational stage designed to “kick-start” your hair follicles and establish a basis for new growth.

• Number of Sessions: Most medical practitioners recommend an initial series of 3 to 4 PRP sessions. Some patients with more advanced thinning may require up to 6 sessions.
• Frequency: Sessions are typically spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart (approximately one month).

This concentrated schedule is essential because the effects of PRP are cumulative. Each session builds upon the last, providing a consistent supply of growth factors to encourage the dormant or miniaturizing follicles to enter a new growth cycle. You may start noticing reduced hair shedding after the first session, with noticeable thickness and density improvements after the second or third.

Phase 2: The PRP Treatment Maintenance Plan

Once you’ve achieved your initial goals, maintenance sessions are crucial because PRP’s stimulating effects are not permanent. Without consistent “touch-ups,” the hair thinning process may gradually resume.

• Frequency: Maintenance treatments are generally recommended once every 4 to 6 months (or sometimes every 6-12 months), based on your hair’s individual response and your doctor’s assessment.

This periodic reinforcement helps to sustain the health of your hair follicles, prolonging the positive effects of the initial treatment and keeping your hair looking thicker and fuller long-term.