Can hair density and thickness be maintained with PRP treatments?

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Suppose we got good results with prp treatment, can we maintain those results (same density and thickness) for years by taking proper yearly or half-yearly maintenance treatment, and by years I mean someone is in his early 20s and want to maintain results for a long time?

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is rather difficult to say if PRP will hold long term due to various genetics and factors. 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.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

It's hard to say whether PRP will hold up long term, due to many potential factors that could affect or worsen hair loss. Genetics, environmental conditions, hormone changes, nutritional deficiencies, or an onset disease can directly or indirectly cause further hair loss. If current PRP results are good, I encourage you to keep it up and make use of annual PRP treatments. Your PRP follow-up appointments should involve Trichoscopy examination to ensure that you are showing improved growth and overall reduction of miniaturized hairs. Trichoscopy examination will help you to know if your PRP is working and throughout the long term, if it continues working.  Best, Dr. Anil Shah

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

PRP can increase density and hair shaft thickness by approximately 30%. The Persistence of this result depends upon many factors. Genetics and other variables will determine your follicular Dynamics. PRP has been in use since 2006 for hair restoration and we do not no if it is going to be lifelong. My own opinion is that other treatments will be added to PRP mono therapy to improve its function.Jeff Rapaport MDCore Aesthetic Realself

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your message! It is difficult to assess whether or not PRP results will prevent hair loss in the future. If you are consistent with PRP injections you should see an improvement in hair growth, though all kinds of factors, including environmental/social/genetic factors come in to play when it comes to hair loss. I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area for further information!

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