Can PRP restore my thin premenopausal hair?

Hi and thank you for your question regarding PRP. Yes, PRP can help with your premenopausal hair loss symptoms. PRP can help thicken hair and increase new hair growth in thinning areas. Since the treatment reintroduces plasma from your own blood into your body, the procedure is one of the safest treatments for hair loss. You will receive monthly treatments for the first four months followed by treatments every three to six months. Results usually begin to appear after six months, but some patients see improvements as early as four weeks. Schedule an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon to learn more about how PRP might help your symptoms. Good luck with your treatments!
- Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD

Great question! PRP is great for thinning hair, and it is a safe treatment that will not cause a decrease in blood pressure.  PRP uses growth factors in your own blood to stimulate the scalp to restore hair growth, increase thickness of hair, and improve the strength of hair. Treatment works best in areas of hair that are thinning, compared to areas of complete hair loss. It would be in your best interest to go to an expert injector in your area, so they can get a full history and help you get on the right path to hair loss recovery.In Good Health,Dr. Ellen

PRP works and does not have the blood pressure reducing side effects as minoxidil/rogaine. Have a formal consultation with an experienced injector in your area.Good luck. Dr. ALDO