PRP done about a year ago, Should I go for 1 session or 3 ? (Photo)

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I had 3 PRP sessions about a year ago, 11 months to be precise. I saw improvements after about 4 months. I haven't had any maintenance sessions since. Should I go for 1 maintain session or should I have 3 sessions again (as they say maintenance session should be done after 6 months)?

Marc Polacco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I think either would be just fine, but I'd probably lean more toward repeating the 3 sessions and then transitioning into maintenance sessions.
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Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Studies have shown that 3 or 4 PRP sessions are necessary in order to stimulate the stem cells to grow new hair.  An increase in thickness of the existing hair can be obtained with a single session.  If one is on monotherapy, 3 sessions are probably necessary in order to kickstart the regrowth process .
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Sergio Verduzco Casillas, MD · Answer

Hello, thanks for the question. Only after an in-person exam and evaluation of your results, it's possible to recommend the best for you. If you had good results after a year can be a great moment to have the complete treatment again! Congrats and good luck!

Farhad Rejali, NMD · Answer

It all depends on the severity of hair loss at this time, if there is no hair loss at this time, maybe once or twice per year is enough

Rene Garcia, MD · Answer

It depends. I can not see the before and after pictures here. If you have a significant hair loss but in your scalp there are hair follicles you can do more than one session. Actually I recommend at least 3 sessions. There is no standard protocol to when to do the maintenance session. at least to it every 6 months.

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