Will stopping PRP after 4 sessions lead to more hair loss? (photo)

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Stopping Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments after completing four sessions is unlikely to directly cause more hair loss, but it could impact the results you've achieved. PRP therapy is designed to stimulate hair growth by injecting concentrated platelets and growth factors into the scalp. The effectiveness of PRP in promoting hair regrowth relies on continuous treatment, as the benefits are cumulative and can diminish over time without maintenance. If you stop PRP sessions, the hair growth stimulated by the treatment may gradually return to its baseline state, and any progress made may be lost or slowed. Therefore, while discontinuing PRP may not cause immediate hair loss, it could potentially affect the long-term sustainability of the results. Consulting with your provider about a maintenance plan or alternative treatments is advisable to ensure ongoing support for your hair health. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Dear User,
Thank you for your question. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is often used to treat hair loss by stimulating hair growth and improving hair density. Typically, PRP treatments are conducted in a series of sessions, and ongoing maintenance sessions may be recommended to sustain the benefits.

If you decide to stop PRP treatments after 4 sessions, it is unlikely to cause more hair loss than you were experiencing before starting the therapy. However, the benefits you gained from the treatments may gradually diminish over time. The underlying causes of your hair shedding, such as genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, or other factors, will continue to influence your hair health.

To manage hair shedding effectively, it's important to consult with a dermatologist who can evaluate your specific condition and recommend a comprehensive treatment plan. This may include PRP, topical treatments, oral medications, or lifestyle changes tailored to your needs.

If you have further questions or need personalized advice, I encourage you to schedule a consultation with a dermatologist.

Hi there, so you can't really control how much daily hair shedding you will get most people are between 100-150 a day. Prp will increase hair density and growth the protocol varies every 2-4 weeks typically for 4-6 months. I would ask your doctor if your are candidate for either topical or PO minoxdil to make prp last. There is no clear consensus for maintenance therapy. Some doctors have patient come back between 6-9months. Thanks

First, I would recommend a full work up and blood work to see if there is a cause for your hair loss. PRP can help decrease shedding and increase hair growth however, after the initial 3-4 monthly treatments maintenance PRP treatment is recommended every 6 months.

Hair shedding is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. It occurs because hair only will grow for so long before it "recycles". The mature hair is pushed out by a new hair and growth goes on without thinning. Excessive hair shedding can lead to thinner appearance and stimulating the follicles to produce hair can help. That is where PRP comes in. If you are treated with PRP for several months you will see increased hair density. If you stop your follicles will return to their normal state, as it was before you started, and thinning will reappear. You are not worse off for having done the treatment; you are just back to your baseline.
Of course there are medical treatments for hair thinning like minoxidil and finasteride as well as supplement like Nutrafol. These can be very helpful and I recommend a combination of treatments be used for best effect.