Question 1

How many PRP sessions do I need?

Accepted Answer

A standard protocol is monthly for 3 sessions as the initial loading phase, then maintenance every 4–6 months. Some clinicians do 4 initial sessions; others extend the spacing once growth is established. Hair growth is a slow biological process. Expect the full first-protocol benefit to develop over 4–6 months, not weeks.

Question 2

Does PRP work for completely bald spots?

Accepted Answer

No. PRP works by recruiting dormant or miniaturized follicles back into active growth. Where the follicle is gone (completely smooth bald scalp), there's nothing left to recruit, and PRP will not work. For advanced hair loss with significant bald areas, hair transplantation is the appropriate intervention. PRP is often used alongside transplant to support graft survival and density elsewhere.

Question 3

Can I do PRP and take finasteride?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and the combination is more effective than either alone. PRP, finasteride, and topical minoxidil form the standard triple-therapy approach for androgenetic alopecia, and the evidence supports an additive effect when all three are used. There's no interaction concern. The three target different parts of the hair-loss process and stack well.

Question 4

How is PRP different from a hair transplant?

Accepted Answer

PRP stimulates existing follicles to grow better. A transplant moves follicles from a donor area (usually the back of the head, which is genetically resistant to androgenetic loss) to a recipient area. PRP is the right choice when you still have follicles to work with. Transplant is the right choice when those follicles are gone and you need to physically move new ones in. Many patients use PRP first, then transplant if needed, then PRP again for maintenance after transplant.

Question 5

How soon will I see results?

Accepted Answer

Visible density changes typically appear at 3–6 months from the start of the protocol. Earlier changes — reduced shedding, slightly improved texture — sometimes appear at 6–8 weeks. Hair grows ~1 cm per month, so the time to "before and after" photos is measured in months, not weeks. Patience is part of the protocol.

PRP for Hair in Albany, NY

Benefits

Stimulates dormant follicles

No daily medication

Stacks with other treatments

How it works

Initial consultation

Baseline labs

Personalized protocol

Ongoing follow-up

Designed around your schedule

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