Hair Restoration· Procedure

PRP for Hair

  • Procedure
  • Combo therapy
  • In-office

PRP for hair restoration uses platelet-rich plasma from the patient's own blood, injected into the scalp to stimulate dormant follicles. Particularly effective when combined with finasteride and minoxidil. Typical protocols: monthly for 3 sessions, then every 6 months for maintenance.

Typically used for:

Stimulating dormant hair follicles in men with androgenetic alopecia.

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Benefits

What PRP for Hair can do for you.

  • Stimulates dormant follicles

    Growth factors in PRP can reactivate miniaturized follicles, with visible regrowth often appearing by month 4.

  • No daily medication

    A short series of in-office sessions — no pills or topicals to remember between visits.

  • Stacks with other treatments

    Pairs well with finasteride and minoxidil for compounding effect on serious hair loss.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair restoration is an in-office procedure: blood is drawn, centrifuged to concentrate platelets, and the resulting PRP is injected throughout the scalp. The premise is that growth factors released by activated platelets stimulate dormant hair follicles, prolong the anagen (growth) phase, and improve the local vascular environment.1

How it works

Concentrated platelets release growth factors — PDGF, VEGF, EGF, IGF-1, TGF-β — when activated. These signal to dermal papilla cells, the regulatory hub of each hair follicle, to extend the growth phase and recruit dormant follicles back into active cycling.3 The mechanism is biologically plausible and supported by histological studies showing increased follicle counts and dermal vascularization after treatment.1

What the evidence supports

PRP is one of the better-studied "regenerative" hair-loss treatments.2 Multiple randomized trials show statistically significant improvements in hair density and terminal hair count compared to baseline or placebo, particularly when treating androgenetic alopecia in early-to-moderate stages.1 Meta-analyses concur with modest but real effect sizes.2 Combination with finasteride and minoxidil produces additive benefit greater than any single intervention alone.3

Who it is for

Adults with androgenetic alopecia (male- or female-pattern hair loss), telogen effluvium, or other non-scarring alopecias in early-to-moderate stages. Best results when treatment begins before significant miniaturization has occurred. Advanced hair loss (Norwood VI–VII or comparable female pattern) typically benefits more from transplant than PRP.

What to expect

  • 60-minute in-office procedure.
  • Topical numbing or optional local block; injections cause brief mild discomfort.
  • No downtime; back to normal activity same day. Avoid hair products for 24 hours.
  • Typical protocol: monthly sessions for 3 months, then every 4–6 months for maintenance.
  • Visible improvement at 3–6 months. Realistic results: arrested loss, modest regrowth, improved density — not full restoration of teen hair density.

How it works

From consult to follow-up.

  1. Initial consultation

    A board-certified physician reviews your symptoms, history, and goals. At many participating clinics the first visit is complimentary.

  2. Baseline labs

    Bloodwork tailored to the protocol. Results come back in days, not weeks. We don't prescribe before we have your numbers.

  3. Personalized protocol

    Your physician calibrates your dose based on your labs and your goals — not a template. Adjustments happen as your data evolves.

  4. Ongoing follow-up

    Recheck visits at six and twelve weeks, then quarterly. Real follow-up, structured into the plan.

Duration
60-minute in-office session
Results timeline
Visible improvement at 3–6 months; ongoing maintenance every 4–6 months

Designed around your schedule

  • Consults are short

    Initial visits are typically 45–60 minutes. Many participating clinics waive the fee for new patients.

  • Telehealth follow-ups

    Where state regulations allow, follow-up visits are conducted via telehealth — no extra drive time.

  • Medication shipped

    Prescriptions ship directly from a 503B-licensed pharmacy to your door. No standing in line.

  • Quarterly check-ins

    Real follow-up at six and twelve weeks, then quarterly. Not constant visits, not zero visits.

Network providers

34 certified physicians offer PRP for Hair.

Every provider in the network is board-certified and credentialed.

  • Brandon Crandall, NP

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Syracuse, NY

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  • Candace Remington, NP

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Tampa, FL

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  • Deb Gross, NP

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Centralia, WA

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  • Dr. Adriana Rosales, MD

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Seattle, WA

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  • Dr. Aleix Bazzi, MD

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Beverly Hills, CA

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  • Dr. Amit Grover, MD

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Seattle, WA

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  • Dr. Ashish Bhavsar, MD

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Orange County, CA

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  • Dr. Bona Lee, MD

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Dallas, TX

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  • Dr. Brad Sellers, DO

    Men's Health / Erectile Dysfunction · Dallas, TX

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Patient reviews — PRP for Hair

★★★★☆4.0from 1 review

  • Ian B.

    ★★★★☆

    Mt. Kisco, NY · Aug 2025

    PRP at month 4 — visible regrowth at the crown. Going back for the maintenance session. Photographic documentation each visit.

    Source: Internal Sample

Where to get it

Available in 23 cities.

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What sets us apart

Real physicians. Real labs. Real follow-up.

GentsMed is a network of board-certified physicians held to a single clinical standard — built to replace the cash-pay men's-health mills with actual medicine.

Board-certified physicians.
Every provider is licensed, NPI-verified, and credentialed by the GentsMed or Urosculpt certification board — no nurse-only prescribers, no offshore consults.
A single clinical standard.
Whether you see a urologist in Tampa or a dermatologist in New York, the protocol meets the same criteria.
Labs-driven, not guess-driven.
No prescriptions without baseline labs. No cookie-cutter dosing. Quarterly bloodwork is built into the plan.
Real follow-up.
Not a 'set it and forget it' Rx mill. Every protocol includes structured follow-up at 6 and 12 weeks, then quarterly.
Transparent pricing.
Starting-from prices where we have them, honest "consult for pricing" where we don't. No surprise bills.
Your records stay with your physician.
GentsMed is the network. We do not store your PHI. Your clinical data lives with your treating physician, where it belongs.

Frequently asked questions

References

  1. Gentile P, et al. The effect of platelet-rich plasma in patients with androgenetic alopecia. Stem Cells Transl Med. 2015;4(11):1317–1323.(PubMed)
  2. Gupta AK, et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of PRP in hair loss. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021;45(6):3046–3057.(PubMed)
  3. Stevens J, Khetarpal S. Platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: a review. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019;18(1):185–189.(PubMed)

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