Is PRP a permanent treatment for hair loss?

Thanks for your question.PRP
is not necessarily permanent or a complete cure for hair loss.PRP can potentially stimulate the existing
hair follicles which can in turn increase hair growth.However, the full duration of the effect of
PRP is not known.I would not consider
it a permanent treatment, but it is long lasting.You will just have to keep in mind that
continued treatments may be necessary to maintain any potential results.To answer other question with regard to the
number of sessions, I generally recommend at least 3 treatments spaced about
6-8 weeks apart and the sessions usually last one hour.I hope this is helpful.

Platelet-rich plasma has been utilized for years in wound healing and orthopedic conditions, but more recently it has gained traction in aesthetic medicine, especially with respect to hair loss. Several clinicians have had some success in treating alopecia of various etiologies (lichen planopilaris, alopecia areata, etc), but most of the limited data have been focused on PRP use for male- and female-pattern hair loss.
The mechanism of action involves platelets’ ability to aggregate together, activate, and release alpha-granules containing various growth factors, such as platelet derived growth factor, transforming growth factor beta, vascular endothelial growth factor, epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor, and insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Their release increases angiogenesis and vascularization, providing resting telogen hairs the signal that they need to enter the anagen phase. This increased vascularization and mix of growth factors also fosters the proliferation of dermal papilla cells and inhibits apoptosis, helping to prolong the anagen phase.More specific to androgenetic alopecia, PRP may help to counteract certain effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). In a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, DHT was shown to block IGF-1 contributing to hair loss and PRP is a known source of IGF-1.
Platelet-rich plasma is fully autologous and thus provides patients a more “natural” treatment, with side effects limited to procedural discomfort and bruising.
There is no standard system, quantity, or interval of treatment regarding PRP for hair loss, which is why we currently utilize a proprietary hyperconcentrated platelet rich plasma concentration and treat patients monthly 4 times, then reevaluate after 8 to 12 months. If a patient has a response, then retreatment at follow-up may result in continued efficacy if performed at a 6- to 12-month basis.

Thanks for your question.PRP is not a permanent or a complete cure for hair loss.PRP stimulates the existing hair follicles which can in turn increase hair growth. However, the full duration of the effect of PRP is not known. Continued treatments may be necessary to maintain any potential results. 

PRP treamtents can cause dramatic regrowth of hair in most individuals with androgenic alopecia (most common form).  Because this is a progressive genetic hair loss condition, affecting both men and women, there will be the need for ongoing treatments.  Everyone is different.  I find that most of my patients will need retreatment every 6 months.  Once you stop treatments, much like with Propecia and Minoxidil use, your hair will begin falling out again.  For those patients who experienced dramatic hair regrowth, coming in twice a year for a few injections is something that can be easily maintained given the significant effect this can have on ones self esteem and confidence.

PRP is a great option for many patients, but I would not consider it a permanent solution to hair loss. Only a hair transplant can create what I would consider permanent improvements in hair loss, and even though, additional treatments are still going to be recommended in order to maintain or improve the results.
As I tell my patients, androgenetic hair loss is relentless and progressive, and PRP (like other hair loss treatments) can help to slow or stop that progression.
All the best,

This is actually a common question patients ask regarding PRP.While the true effects about the permanency
of PRP is not yet known, the results can be long lasting.The way PRP works is by stimulating the
existing hair follicles in the area of the hair loss and thereby increasing
hair growth.You will just have to
remember that the procedure will require maintenance.My general recommendation for patients a
minimum of 3 one-hour treatments spaced about 6-8 weeks apart.Again, this is just a generalization but it
gives you some idea what is involved in the process.I hope this is helpful.