Would PRP be effective if started 2 years after hair transplant?

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Hello! I have a question about PRP and hair transplant. I had one session in October 2020 (3700 grafts) and I did only 1 PRP after. Some of the transplants didn't grow yet. Can grafts grow up if I start to do PRP now? Or are they lost?

Sibel Ulusan, MD · Answer

Hi, PRP therapy can help to promote the growth of existing hair follicles, as well as stimulate the growth of new hair follicles. This can result in thicker, healthier-looking hair with improved texture and density. PRP therapy can be effective for promoting hair growth and improving the appearance of the hair after a hair transplant, even if it is started 2 years after the procedure. However, we offer 4 session of PRP to our patients and do the first PRP on the operation day. We generally proceed the rest of them in a year, on month 3rd, 5th and 8th to get a better result! Moreover, the effectiveness of PRP therapy can vary depending on a variety of factors, such as the individual's age, overall health, and the extent of hair loss. Additionally, it is important to note that PRP therapy is not a one-time treatment and typically requires a series of treatments over a period of several months to achieve the desired results.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello Sledok, thank you for your great question regarding would PRP be effective if started 2 years after hair transplant.  There are two parts to this answer.  First, I do not think PRP would be effective TO THE TRANSPLANTED HAIRS two years after hair transplant. However, I do think PRP would be effective to stimulate surrounding hair growth.  Therefore, even though it is unlikely hair transplanted two years ago will be stimulated by PRP, I definitely think PRP is worth doing.   I hope this helps to answer your question regarding whether PRP would be effective for hair growth on hair transplanted two years ago.

Sara Baghishani, MD · Answer

PRP will help but in a shorter period like in the 3rd - 6th - 9th and the 12th months after the operation. if your grafts didn't survive it won't be helpful. but recommended to do it for the survived hair follicles.

Şule Güngör, MD · Answer

Hello, I am happy to answer your question,PRP is a hair loss treatment, it can be advised for to slow down hair loss and make existing hairs stronger.When we offer PRP after hair transplant as a supportive treatment, we advise our patients to have PRP 8 weeks after hair transplant and at least 3 session. . PRP supports the transplanted hairs to grow healthy and also prevent hair loss on the areas where hair transplant hasn't done. There are also some medicines, sprays that you can use to support your hair.
But in your case if some hair grafts didn't grow after hair transplant, PRP or other treatments may not help. Treatments helps only if there are living hair roots, if there are no hair that grow up on that areas, you will need a 2nd session hair transplant.
I recommend that you share your photos of the front, side and back of your hair and request an evaluation so that we can make an appropriate comment for you.
Have a nice day,Prof. Dr. Şule Güngör

Roberto Guerrero Zazueta, MD · Answer

It will work on the native and the transplanted too, maybe not as it could work few months right after, but it will work in general

Would PRP be effective if started 2 years after hair transplant?

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Answer: In your case PRP wouldn't work, you will need a 2nd session hair transplant.

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Would PRP be effective if started 2 years after hair transplant?

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Answer: In your case PRP wouldn't work, you will need a 2nd session hair transplant.

Answer: In your case PRP wouldn't work, you will need a 2nd session hair transplant.

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