PRP for hairline receding and hair thinning? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and for your photos. Based on your photos provided, you are an ideal candidate PRP injections to your scalp. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are. 

Hello and thank you for your question. A receding hairline can be a very distressing issue for some men, particularly someone like you that is still very young. Fortunately, there are effective methods of natural hair restoration today, including platelet-rich plasma or PRP treatments. This minimally-invasive procedure takes platelets from your blood that are rich in growth factors and places them directly into your scalp to stimulate the follicles to grow hair once again.
While PRP is a good choice for any man or woman experiencing a degree of hair thinning, it is particularly attractive to younger patients that would like to stop the recession without resorting to more invasive hair transplantation techniques. Because this procedure can be performed using injections alone, you will not have to worry about incisions or residual scarring after your procedure. The follicle begins to grow hair naturally, so no one will ever know you had a hair restoration procedure performed. Best of luck to you!

Thank you for your question- you find yourself in a situation that is very relatable for many people.  PRP to the scalp for hair restoration can be a powerful tool to decrease continued hair loss, increase thickness of existing hair, and stimulate follicles to grow new hair. It is important to be realistic about expectations and when you review the data on PRP most studies demonstrate a 20% improvement in hair growth.  Many providers will also recommend treatment with other therapies such as propecia and/or rogaine at the same time to maximize the effects of PRP. The best way to estimate your likely success with treatment is to meet with a plastic surgeon who performs PRP therapy frequently and discuss your options. 
Not everyone is a good candidate for this treatment so please see a Board Certified or Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon to evaluate if you may benefit. Good luck!
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