Is PRP a permanent treatment for hair loss?

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.