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By Dr. Yaşar Okan Alkan · Hair Restoration · Estemoon
Patients often ask me about PRP, platelet-rich plasma, before or after a hair transplant. It is a reasonable question, because PRP is widely discussed online. My aim is to give a balanced view.
What PRP is
PRP is prepared from a small sample of the patient's own blood. The sample is processed to concentrate the platelets, and the resulting plasma is applied to the scalp. The idea is that growth factors in the platelets may support the hair follicles and the healing environment.
What it can do
For some patients, PRP is used as a supportive treatment: to support existing hair that is thinning, or as part of the care plan around a transplant. Responses vary between individuals, and it is not suitable for everyone.
What it cannot do
PRP does not create new follicles where they have been lost, and it does not replace a hair transplant when there is an area without hair. It is also not a substitute for a medical diagnosis. If hair loss has an underlying medical cause, that cause needs to be addressed first.
Assessment comes first
Before recommending any supportive treatment, I look at the type and stage of hair loss, your general health and your goals. Some patients benefit more from medical treatment, some from surgery, and some from a combination. Supportive treatments are decided individually, never as a standard package.
Questions worth asking
If PRP is suggested to you, ask why it is being recommended in your case, how many sessions are planned, how the results will be assessed and what other options exist.
A clear answer to these questions is a good sign that the treatment is part of a thoughtful plan, rather than an add-on.
If you are wondering whether any supportive treatment is right for you, contact the Estemoon team to arrange a personal consultation.
Related reading: Medication & Surgery: Why Medical Treatment Still Matters After a Hair Transplant · Stress & Shedding: Is Your Hair Loss Temporary or Progressive? · Women & Thinning: Why Female Hair Loss Needs a Different Approach
This article is for general information only and does not replace a personal medical consultation. Treatment plans, timelines and results vary from person to person.