Recovery expectations after PRP for thinning hair?

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I am very fair and blond. Will I have red marks, scabs, or visible swelling after PRP injections? I read about one patient who experienced swelling in her forehead and recommended wearing a headband after treatment. Is this common and would you also recommend a headband for prevention? Thanks in advance.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

The recovery after PRP depends upon the protocol that is used by your PRP expert. We use a subdermal Depot injection technique which I developed. This does not usually lead to swelling as there are fewer injections and they are spread  over the scalp.. There may be small bumps on the scalp as well as occasional needle entry points. We encourage people to take a warm shower the night of the treatment to decrease any tenderness and remove any marks. We do not use Acell or extracellular Matrix. This can lead to increased swelling, shock loss and allergic reactions. In summary, our patients do not need headbands!

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

Normally PRP for thinning hair does not cause any redness, bruising. If a lot of anesthetic is injected plus the PRP may cause swelling buts really not that much. There should be no downtime.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Prp is effective, but I have a very specific protocol, every 3-4 weeks for 6 months with prp therapy.  I also add in progesterone to speed the healing process.  After that the injections are tailored down.  You should also be on viviscal and other growth promoting ingredients. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Keith Scheinblum, MD · Answer

Your recovery will depend on the type of treatment you receive. We use insulin size needles for injections and freeze each area prior to injection with a chiller. Within 30 minutes of treatment there is no visible evidence of treatment . Most people go to work afterwards.

Ali Sadeghi, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question, and thank you for asking.  PRP injections will have minimal side effects and will be very temporary.  Raised areas from the injections should subside almost immediately.

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