Will it be safe to have a PRP after 10 days of FUE hair transplant? (Photos)

Question

I underwent FUE transplant, my doctor is suggesting to have a PRP after 10 days of FUE. I wonder if it is safe or advisible? Will it not scar my receipient area again? Or not damage the follicles ?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

If your going to have a hair transplant, the safest way to get the PRP is a day before the operation. However it can be done after the operation as well.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Assuming the recipient area has returned to normal appearance there should be no harm in having PRP injected at this point.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

PRP has the ability to start a repair process as well as stimulate transplanted hairs. In my opinion, the key factor is how much swelling you have at 10 days. If there is a significant amount of swelling, I would wait for this to return to normal. For this reason, I recommend doing the PRP  2 to 4 weeks prior to hair transplantation and one month after the procedure.
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Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I would trust your doctor on this issue. PRP can be done with small needles leading to a pleasant experience and low risk of scarring. Thanks! Dr. Aldo

David P. Melamed, MD · Answer

It is best for you to wait until your scalp has recovered from the surgical procedure.  It will usually take 2-3 weeks for your scalp to return to normal, and that will be a good time to start PRP or stem cell treatments.

Will it be safe to have a PRP after 10 days of FUE hair transplant? (Photos)

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