Is it normal to start PRP a month after a hair transplant or is this a money grab?

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My surgeon has suggested that I start PRP injections a month after my hair transplant. (Once a month for 6 months). Is this normal or is it just a money grab?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

We suggest PRP after the hair transplant and it will help your results positively. You can do it 4 times per year.

Rahil B. Roopani, MD · Answer

PRP by nature is a costly procedure, however, if done effectively, it can potentially provide patients great benefit. Generally, the cornerstone of hair restoration has consisted of medical therapy including minoxidil and finasteride (oral and/or topical). The optimal medications, formulations, and route of delivery should be discussed between you and your physician, but using medical therapies should also be considered after hair restoration surgery in order to preserve the existing "native" hairs that were not transplanted. The combination effect of adding PRP to the above (hair loss medications + hair transplant surgery) can have the additive effect of strengthening existing native hairs. That being said, PRP like all other hair loss remedies aside from hair transplant surgery, must be continued to gain the benefit as it is not a one-time solution. This is where it can get tricky for patients as there is no wide consensus on optimal frequency of injections during the first year of PRP treatment. Make sure that your provider is experienced with and well-versed in the evidence for PRP for best outcomes for you. Hope this helps educate/guide you in your hair restoration journey!

Sait Gokhan Bircan, MD. · Answer

Hi! Yes you can start doing plasma after 1 month. For the result need to be done it 6 times so 1 session/per month.

Is it normal to start PRP a month after a hair transplant or is this a money grab?

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