Combat hair thinning and hair loss.

PRP for Hair Loss

Male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia) is the most common cause of hair loss, and can affect as many as 85% of men over the course of their lifetime. Due to both hormonal and genetic influences, it is only known to become more severe as men age (over 50).

We proudly offer PRP for Hair Loss, a treatment for men where the body’s concentrated blood plasma, packed full of growth factors, is injected into the scalp to aid in hair restoration and regrowth. Browse our FAQs below to learn more about the treatment and call our office with any additional questions or to schedule a consultation. We look forward to meeting you.

What to expect:

Treatment Duration:

~30 minutes

Optional Anesthesia Methods:

Topical
Injectable lidocaine

Side Effects:

Temporary swelling and possible bruising

Recovery:

No downtime – can resume normal daily activity immediately.

When you’ll notice results:

As early as 2-3 months

Duration of results:

After the initial series of treatment, maintenance is required every 6 months to a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRP?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is the concentrated blood plasma (made up of white blood cells and platelets). To get it, your blood will be drawn, and put through an extraction process that separates the plasma from the red blood cells. It is spun down in a centrifuge that separates (or concentrates) the platelets, which ultimately concentrates the growth factors and makes them richer than usual. Using the body’s own growth factors are very important to wound healing, skin rejuvenation and when applied to the scalp, hair growth.

How does PRP for Hair Loss treatment work?

PRP is injected directly into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles. It’s a meticulous process that requires injections approximately every half inch over the area of thinning hair. PRP is used to halt or reverse progressive miniaturization of hair follicles (hair thinning), and stimulate the growth of these follicles to combat common early signs of baldness (androgenic alopecia).

What are the benefits of treatment with PRP for Hair Loss?

Simply put, it’s a fuller, thicker head of hair.

However, there are many other benefits of this treatment beyond the results it provides. PRP is an effective option for hair restoration in men who may not be able to tolerate other forms of treatment, or who prefer a more natural way of hair restoration. For example, people who cannot use current treatments like: minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, or nutritional supplements; or for people who are not candidates for hair transplant, or want to treat thinning of the crown where a hair transplant is not an appropriate treatment option.

Why should we have the treatments done at Facial Aesthetics?

Under the extensive training and delegation of our medical director, the treatments are administered by a Certified Aesthetics Nurse Specialist. During your initial consultation, our expert nurse injectors will perform a thorough assessment to determine if you are an ideal candidate for treatment. We always want to set our patients up for success. The centrifuge is a top of the line device allowing us to dial in the exact concentration of platelets that will be required to obtain your very own treatment success.

What is the treatment schedule?

For best results, we recommend men receive three initial treatments spaced one month apart, then waiting 6 months and performing another three cycles of PRP, with one maintenance treatment every 6-8 months apart to continue hair growth.

When should I expect to see the results?

While response times vary, patients may see results in as early as 2 to 3 months. Patients usually note decreased hair shedding first, followed by signs of regrowth, then increased length of hair.

How long does the PRP for Hair Loss treatment take?

Treatment time is ~30-45 minutes. Our clinicians and staff will ensure you are as comfortable as possible during your visit with us, ensuring an enjoyable Facial Aesthetics experience.

Does it work for everyone?

PRP for hair loss works best where there is existing thinning hair or early staging of male pattern hair loss. PRP proves to be a very safe and natural treatment due to the use of your body’s own platelets (serum), but results vary patient to patient, and a thorough assessment is done by our experts to determine if you are the right candidate.

Can I have a treatment at the time of the consultation?

Our PRP experts may be able to perform the procedure upon completion of the consultation based on availability in our schedules. Our Patient Care Coordinators will be sure to take care of any of your scheduling needs.

Is PRP for Hair Loss painful?

During treatment, some patients opt to receive injections without numbing, but numbing options are available. Cool air and ice packs may be used to minimize pain, as needed. Post treatment, you may have some temporary soreness and swelling. Bruising can occur but usually resolves within a week or two.

Will PRP work in other areas of the body?

We use Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in two ways at our clinics in Denver and Greenwood Village: for skin rejuvenation and for hair loss.

Treatment Instructions

If you’re getting ready to have treatment, or if you’ve just had it, read our pre and post treatment instructions so you can take proper care of yourself every step of the way.

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