Medically reviewed by Dr. Hootan Zandifar, MD, FACS for the ZMDHair restoration team · 2026-09-11
Quick answer: PRP (platelet-rich plasma) can help support hair-follicle health and slow thinning in appropriate candidates, especially in earlier-stage loss. It uses growth factors from your own blood and is typically done as a series. It’s not a cure or a replacement for a transplant in advanced loss — candidacy and realistic expectations are set at consultation.
What PRP is
PRP concentrates the growth-factor-rich platelets from a small sample of your own blood, which is then applied to the scalp to support follicle health. Because it uses your own blood, it’s a natural, in-office treatment.
Who it helps most
PRP tends to help most in earlier-stage thinning where follicles are still active. It can support and strengthen existing hair, but it won’t regrow hair where follicles are gone — that’s where a transplant comes in.
What to expect
PRP is typically done as a series of sessions with maintenance over time. Results vary and build gradually. An honest evaluation sets realistic expectations and confirms whether PRP, a transplant, or both fits your situation.
Key points
- Uses growth factors from your own blood
- Helps most in earlier-stage thinning
- Not a cure or a substitute for a transplant in advanced loss
- Typically a series with maintenance
Frequently asked questions
Does PRP regrow hair?
It can support and strengthen existing follicles in candidates; it won’t regrow hair where follicles are gone.
How many sessions?
PRP is usually a series with maintenance; your plan is individualized.
Is PRP a substitute for a transplant?
No — for advanced loss a transplant addresses areas PRP can’t.
Is it safe?
It uses your own blood and is done in-office; candidacy is reviewed first.
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Talk to the ZMDHair team in Beverly Hills
To find out whether PRP fits your hair loss, Every plan is individualized at a consultation with Dr. Zandifar and the ZMDHair team. Request a consultation.
This article is provided by ZMDHair, the hair- and brow-restoration practice of Dr. Hootan Zandifar, MD, FACS. Educational information only, not medical advice; every plan is individualized at a consultation.
