Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is best known for joints and tendons, but it has also become a popular aesthetic treatment for hair loss and skin rejuvenation. At Aloha Stem Cell we offer PRP as part of our wellness and aesthetic lineup. This article reviews what the evidence shows about PRP for hair loss and skin, and how to set realistic expectations before you book.
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of PRP sessions typically used for hair and skin
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months before visible aesthetic results often appear
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clinical providers on the team
PRP is prepared from your own blood, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets that carry growth factors. Those growth factors are thought to support tissue repair and regeneration, which is the same idea behind its use in joints and tendons. In aesthetics, that translates into applications for thinning hair and for improving skin texture and tone, often delivered with microneedling to help the growth factors reach deeper layers.
The most studied aesthetic use of PRP is androgenetic alopecia, the common pattern of hair thinning. Systematic reviews report that PRP can increase hair density and thickness in many people with this condition, typically with a series of treatments followed by maintenance sessions. Results are not guaranteed, and PRP is generally considered a supportive treatment for early to moderate thinning rather than a cure for advanced hair loss. It is also worth noting that a thorough evaluation is important, because not all hair loss is androgenetic.
In skin care, PRP is most often combined with microneedling, a technique that creates tiny, controlled injuries to stimulate collagen. Studies suggest this combination can improve skin texture, tone, and the appearance of fine lines for some people. As with hair, the evidence supports modest, gradual improvement rather than dramatic transformation, and multiple sessions are typically involved.
“Systematic reviews report that PRP can increase hair density and thickness in many people with androgenetic alopecia, typically as a series of treatments followed by maintenance sessions.”
A PRP aesthetic treatment at Aloha Stem Cell begins with a conversation about your goals and a look at the area in question, whether that is your scalp or your face. Blood is drawn at the clinic, spun to concentrate the platelets, and the PRP is applied or injected, often alongside microneedling, in a single outpatient visit. Numbing is used to keep you comfortable, and you leave with aftercare guidance and a realistic plan for how many sessions you may need.
A note from the clinic
Aesthetic treatments should be as honest as any other care we provide. At Aloha Stem Cell we will tell you plainly whether PRP is a good fit for your hair or skin goals, or whether a different path serves you better. Call (808) 593-2525 to start the conversation.
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