PRP years after hair transplant?

PRP injections into the scalp can help maintain hair fullness, even after hair transplant. It works by introducing growth factors from your body's own plasma to encourage hair growth and improve the integrity of your hair.

PRP for hair restoration is recommended after transplants for maintenance to keep the follicles stimulated. The frequency would be determined by the provider.

Hello europeanguy, thank you for your question! PRP injections to the scalp are a great way to stimulate hair growth and improve existing hair health. It absolutely could help you maintain your results! If you find that PRP is not doing the trick, exosome injections (either stem-cell or plant-derived) are a great alternative as they are much more concentrated and are known to be quite effective. Best of luck! Genie Alexander, RN BSN for Dr. Anna Petropoulos MD FRCS. Center for Classic Beauty, Danvers & Boston, MA USA

PRP is utilized pre and post transplant for many reasons. Immediately pre and post operative, PRP improves the rate of growth and "take" percentage of the transplant. Once out of the post operative period, the gradual miniaturization of the natural hair restarts. Prp can improve the density and thickness of the non transplanted hair and improve the shaft diameter of the transplanted hair. These effects are enhanced by your Finasteride therapy.This should help to maintain your results. Find a PRP expert.
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It’s natural to notice some hair shedding years after a transplant, as transplanted and existing hairs are subject to the aging process and ongoing thinning. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy can be a great option to maintain your results. By injecting growth factors derived from your plasma into the scalp, PRP strengthens follicles, promotes healthier growth, and enhances the overall integrity of your hair.

Since you’re already using Finasteride, PRP can complement its effects by preserving both transplanted and native hair. Regular PRP treatments, as recommended by your provider, help maintain density and slow further thinning. If your results begin to diminish significantly, you might also consider a new hair transplant to address additional areas of loss. Modern techniques provide natural and lasting outcomes, often surpassing the results of older procedures.

For those looking to go a step further, innovations like exosome injections, which are highly concentrated with growth factors, may also provide additional benefits. Whether through PRP, a second transplant, or advanced treatments, there are effective ways to sustain and even enhance your hair restoration results.