If you have searched for a hair PRP clinic recently, you have seen the same Instagram reels everyone has — vials of yellow plasma, dramatic before-and-afters, claims of “natural regrowth without medication”. PRP is genuinely useful when used correctly. It is also one of the most over-sold treatments in dermatology. Here is the honest version.
What is PRP, exactly?
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is made from your own blood. We draw 10–20 ml, spin it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and inject the resulting plasma into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles. Platelets release growth factors (PDGF, VEGF, IGF-1, EGF) that signal hair follicles to extend the growth phase and produce thicker hair shafts.
Does it actually work?
Short answer: yes, with caveats. Multiple randomised studies show PRP increases hair density and shaft diameter in early-stage androgenetic alopecia. It does not regrow hair on a fully bald scalp. It works best as a booster alongside minoxidil and finasteride/dutasteride, not as a replacement for them.
Who is a good candidate?
- Early-to-moderate patterned hair loss (Norwood I–III for men, Ludwig I–II for women)
- Recent telogen effluvium (post-COVID, post-pregnancy, post-illness)
- People who have plateaued on medical therapy and want a boost
- Patients preparing for or recovering from a hair transplant
Who shouldn’t get PRP?
- Active scalp infection or inflammation
- Bleeding disorders or those on blood thinners
- Long-standing complete baldness with no follicles to revive
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (relative contraindication)
The session, step by step
Each PRP session takes 45–60 minutes. Blood is drawn, centrifuged, and the plasma is loaded into thin needles. The scalp is cleaned and numbed (topical anaesthesia, sometimes a nerve block). PRP is injected in a grid pattern across the affected zones. There is mild stinging, slight redness for a few hours, and you can wash your hair the next day.
How many sessions, and when do you see results?
Standard protocol: 4–6 sessions, 4 weeks apart, then maintenance every 3–6 months. First visible reduction in shedding usually appears at 6–8 weeks. Visible thickening at 3–4 months. Final assessment at 6 months.
Red flags at a hair PRP clinic
- No dermatologist diagnosis before the procedure
- Single-spin centrifuges that produce weak PRP
- “PRP packages” sold without examining your scalp
- Promises of regrowth on already-bald areas
- Reusing needles or skipping topical anaesthesia
Hair PRP at our clinic in Greater Noida
Dr. Saira Parveen’s PRP protocol uses double-spin centrifugation, sterile single-use kits, and trichoscopy-guided injection zones. PRP is recommended only after a dermatologist confirms it will help your specific hair loss pattern — not as a default offer. Book a consultation or use our contact page to ask any question first.
