Nurse told me that the success rate of PRP was only 10%, is this true?

Hello! PRP works very well, but a good diagnosis with the purpose of determining the causes and type of hair loss is always more important. Then, determining the causes, a specific treatment is started that can be accompanied by PRP that helps us recover with young cells healthier cells that stimulate the follicles that are available. Normally one application per month is recommended for the first three months, then a fourth application 3 months after and then every 6 months.

There is more to the answer than yes it is more effective. As with any procedure, experience of the practitioner is important. As for the nurse, she is possibly being honest about her treatment experience. Possibly she is not getting the platelets and stem cells into her injection syringes resulting in platelet poor plasma which is not very effective.Possibly the volume of her injections is inadequate, thereby producing a poor result, possibly she is not adding the calcium chloride to the PRP thereby also making it a less effective treatment. The final possibility of the ineffectiveness of her PRP treatments is injecting too deep into the scalp bypassing the area where the bulbs reside. In our office we pat attention to all those details and use approximately 11-12 ml of PRP to cover the scalp with injections. The treatment schedules vary depending upon who you ask, but generally, the first PRP treatment is followed by the second treatment 3 months later, then again in 6 months from the second PRP treatment with a maintenance PRP treatment every 9 months for optimal results. In our experience, with this schedule and quality of the treatments we see greater than 90% of patients with at least good results, and usually much better. We also prescribe duasteride or finasteride to prevent hairloss which contributes to our overall success. In summary, PRP treatments with the correct provider has a high overall rate of success.

The answer to this question has a lot of variability. PRP success depends on many things. At a minimum, upon the injector, location of injection, the type and amount of PRP being injected ( ProgenPRP is superior), the genetics of the patient, the platelet count of the patient, and underlying factors in the patient's condition and lifestyle. Therefore, the success rate is around 70% for appropriate patients and can be higher with combination therapy. PRP injections are part of a complex regimen and should be administered by an expert after a comprehensive consultation. Not all patients are good candidates.
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So about 1/3 see no results, another 1/3 see fair results and about 1/3 see great results. Success varies on age, inflammatory state, and such. The older you are generally after 60s i see less results with prp. The best results are always achieved when prp is combined with other medical treatments such as minoxdil or finasteride. Depends how much hair loss you have and what your norwood and ludwig score is should be evaluated, I tell my patient if the whole crown of your scalp is shiny and you cannot see follicle on trichoscope exam than probably prp wont do much and may to think about hair transplant with medical management of topical or off label use of minoxdil to grow hair much as possible. Low light laser therapy too in combination with prp and minoxdil has fda approval standing as well

PRP for hair loss is undergoing active research, and methods for therapy are rapidly advancing and improving. Already though, numerous clinical trials have shown significant hair regrowth in patients with various diagnoses. At our clinic, the vast majority of patients experience substantial improvements within 2–5 months. That said, there are several factors that can impact the outcome of PRP treatment, including the PRP centrifuge used (and how high the concentration of platelets), the number of injections performed, and the patient’s hair loss diagnosis.
It is possible that the 10% success rate you were given was skewed by factors like these or reflective of incomplete PRP treatments. The majority of studies are showing much higher success rates. Again, success rates are altered by the clinician’s equipment and treatment techniques, so it’s best to learn the success rate of the specific clinic you plan to work with. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more from our hair loss experts!

Hello, great question! In the right patient, the rate of success of PRP against hair loss is 80 or 90 percent. The secret is to know who is a good candidate for the treatment. The doctor should evaluate the patient's condition to be able to recommend it. Good luck!

In our clinic we see a large amount of patients for PRP Hair Restoration. Patient selection is important to achieve good results. If a patient has advanced hair loss we don't usually recommend this treatment. Our success rate in patients with early to moderate thinning is as high as 80%. It is also important to note that different aesthetic providers have different protocols, devices and topical recommendations, so it's difficult to give a blanket answer.