Maria Chuquer, MD, FRCPC

The answer is yes. It is safe to do PRP after COVID, especially since it has been more than 8 weeks.

Hello there! At our practice, we like to combine PRP with topical Minoxidil. That being said, MInoxidil benefits will fade if you stop using, so you need to be prepared for long term use. Some of my patients don't want that "commitment" and opt for PRP only. Combining treatments is a good idea to potentiate results. If you aren't keen on MInoxidil, consult a provider in your area and learn about other options.

Hello there! From the pictures you sent, it looks like a diffuse pattern of hair loss. The key to determine if PRP is the right treatment for you is to rule out other health conditions that may be causing hair thinning such as thyroid disease, nutritional/vitamin deficiencies, anemia, chronic disease and such. At times, a scalp biopsy can be helpful determining the cause. If your hair loss is what we call androgenic, you may benefit from PRP and other forms of treatment such as minoxidil and spironolactone.

Hello there! There is no contraindication to Minoxidil while on PRP treatment, and in fact treatment combinations tend to produce better results. PRP for hair loss can be effective for androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata in men and women. As long as you are a good candidate to PRP, it can be a great option.

Hello there! there is no major concern in doing PRP for hair loss in your case, and depending on the treatment used for your forehead hyperpigmentation, you could have both treatments done simultaneously.

Hello! Pain levels during PRP for hair loss treatment usually stay around 2-3 out of 10. From what you are describing, your doctor used manual injection technique. We assess the adequacy of injection depth by what it looks like where we inject. We should observe pinpoint bleed on each injection point. The more experienced an injector is, more comfortable it should be.

Hello there At our practice, we usually recommend anywhere between 4-8 sessions one month apart, and then 1-2 maintenance sessions per year. It all depends on your degree of hair loss and your individual response to each session.

Hello there! There are no formal contraindications for PRP hair in Factor V Leiden carriers. The main contraindications would be localized infection/ inflammation or current infectious or inflammatory systemic disease. For best results, it is also important to rule out secondary hair loss causes such as vitamin and nutritional deficiencies, anemia, hypothyroid and other chronic diseases. At times a scalp biopsy is needed to confirm hair loss cause and determine if PRP is the right treatment for you.

Hello there! At our practice, we perform 1 session every four weeks. Total number of sessions varies for each patient, but usually ranges from 4-8 sessions. Some patients experience improvement even after one session, but for long lasting results, we recommend a full course of treatments as above and then one maintenance session every 6-12 months.

Although unusual, it is definitely possible to develop allergies to lidocaine, numbing cream or Sculptra even after multiple previous treatments. Nevertheless, from the symptoms you describe, you had anaphylaxis (which is a form of allergic reaction). Anaphylatic reactions usually occur within 1-2 hours of exposure to the triggering agent, so it is unlikely that the reaction you had 4 days later is from the products used during your Sculptra session. My advice is to consult your family doctor and go see an allergist specialist to sort out the cause and prevent future exposure. Best of luck!