Since PRP is collected from a patient’s own blood, the treatment is extremely safe. Unlike hair loss treatments that require medication, PRP does not produce unwanted side effects.

To maintain the full benefits of the PRP treatments, our protocol includes three treatment sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart and a maintenance regimen of 1-2 treatments per year.

Although patients may experience slight discomfort during the injection process, ice and vibratory stimuli are applied to help make the process as comfortable as possible.

One of the many benefits of PRP treatment is that there is no downtime or recovery process.

Platelet Rich Plasma is not a uniform product since each person’s blood composition and medical history are different. In addition, there is wide variability in the collection process and injection technique. This variability can affect treatment response. Therefore, it is extremely important that you see a board-certified dermatologist specializing in hair loss and with experience in PRP.

When you meet with Dr. Shyam for your hair loss consultation, he will work with you to determine if PRP may be a good option as part of your personalized hair loss treatment regimen.

PRP is a process that involves a blood draw (similar to getting blood work). The collection tube is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelets which are then concentrated. This platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is then injected into the treatment areas of the scalp at the precise level of the hair follicles. The entire process takes about 15 minutes.

Since PRP is collected from your own blood, the treatment is extremely safe. Patients may experience slight discomfort during the injection process but we use ice and vibratory stimuli to make the process as comfortable as possible. Dr. Shyam has never had a patient who could not tolerate the treatments. There is no downtime or recovery process.

Dr. Shyam is a leading researcher in the use of PRP and helped to develop the treatment regimen for hair loss. The protocol includes 3 treatment sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart and a maintenance regimen of 1-2 treatments per year is usually required to maintain the full benefits of the PRP treatment. In Dr. Shyam’s experience and based on the evidence in the literature, PRP has a success rate of ~80% (Success is defined by decreasing hair loss, increasing thickness of existing hairs and prolonging the hair growth phase). Most importantly, the best results are seen when PRP is combined with other treatment options such as minoxidil, finasteride or low level light therapy.