PRP for hair in Dubai

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What is PRP for hair?

PRP for hair is a treatment that uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to stimulate hair follicles and support healthier, denser-looking hair growth.

The process: a small amount of blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma — the part containing growth factors involved in tissue repair and regeneration. This concentrated plasma is then injected directly into the scalp at areas of thinning.

The idea behind it is simple: hair follicles affected by pattern hair loss aren’t usually dead, they’re dormant — shrunk and slowed down. PRP doesn’t create new follicles, but it can help reactivate the ones that are still alive, encouraging them back into a healthier growth cycle.

“I always tell patients: PRP works best on follicles that are struggling, not follicles that are gone. The earlier we catch thinning, the more PRP has to work with.” — Dr. Ludmila Yaghorova, Medical Director, 7 Derma Center

PRP for hair tends to work best for early-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss), where follicles are still present but shrinking. It’s not a substitute for a hair transplant in cases of advanced or long-standing baldness.

 

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Treatment steps

1. Consultation and scalp assessment — your doctor examines the pattern and stage of your hair loss to confirm PRP is the right fit.
2. Blood draw — a small amount of blood is taken from your arm.
3. Centrifugation — your blood is processed for 10–15 minutes to concentrate the platelet-rich plasma.
4. Numbing — topical anesthetic is applied to the scalp to improve comfort.
5. Injection — the concentrated PRP is injected into the scalp using a fine needle, focused on areas of thinning.

The appointment usually takes 45–60 minutes from start to finish.

How to prepare

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your session.
• Stay well hydrated in the days leading up to your appointment.
• Avoid blood thinners, aspirin, and anti-inflammatory medication for 3–5 days beforehand, if cleared by your doctor.
• Eat a normal meal before your appointment to avoid lightheadedness.
• Avoid washing your hair with harsh products right before your session — come in with a clean, product-free scalp if possible.

 

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What to do after PRP

First 24–48 hours

• Mild tenderness, redness, or small bumps at the injection sites are normal and typically settle within a day or two.
• Avoid washing your hair for the first 24 hours.
• Skip the gym, sauna, and direct sun exposure on your scalp.

First week

• Avoid harsh chemical hair treatments (coloring, perming, relaxing).
• Be gentle when brushing or styling — avoid tight hairstyles that pull on the scalp.

Ongoing

• Resume your normal hair care routine once any sensitivity has settled, usually within a few days.

Sessions needed

The typical protocol is 3 sessions, spaced about 4 weeks apart. Most patients begin to notice improvement after the second session. A single session is rarely enough to produce a meaningful result — PRP for hair works cumulatively.

Frequency

After your initial course, a maintenance session every 4–6 months is recommended to sustain results, since the stimulating effect on hair follicles gradually fades without ongoing support.

Treatments you can combine PRP for hair with

PRP often performs best as part of a broader scalp-health protocol. Here’s what we typically recommend alongside it:

• Hair Mesotherapy — used between PRP sessions to deliver a supportive blend of vitamins and peptides directly to the follicle, helping maintain momentum between your main treatments.
• Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) — recommended when thinning is more advanced and the goal is both biological support from PRP and immediate cosmetic density camouflage in visibly thin areas.
• Profhilo for scalp — for patients dealing with scalp dryness, tightness, or sensitivity alongside hair thinning, Profhilo’s deep hydration can improve the overall scalp environment that hair grows in.

PRP for hair: alternatives to consider

PRP isn’t the only regenerative option for hair thinning. Depending on your stage of hair loss and goals, these alternatives are worth discussing with your doctor:

• Exosome therapy for hair — a newer regenerative option using cell-signaling particles rather than platelets. Evidence is still developing, but early results are promising, particularly for patients seeking a non-blood-based alternative.
• Hair Mesotherapy — rather than relying on your own platelets, this delivers a formulated cocktail of vitamins, peptides, and growth factors directly into the scalp. Often used as a gentler, more frequent complement to PRP, or as a standalone option for milder thinning.
• Dr. CYJ Hair Filler — a polynucleotide-based injectable specifically formulated for scalp and hair follicle health, used to support follicle regeneration and improve scalp condition. A good option for patients looking for an alternative biological stimulant to PRP.

Frequently asked questions

Does PRP really regrow hair?

PRP doesn’t create brand-new hair follicles — it works on follicles that are still alive but have shrunk or slowed down due to pattern hair loss. For the right candidate (early-to-moderate thinning, follicles still active), clinical evidence shows PRP can meaningfully improve hair density and reduce shedding. It’s a supportive regenerative treatment, not a cure for baldness in areas where follicles are no longer present.

Is PRP 100% safe?

No treatment can be called 100% risk-free, but PRP has a strong safety profile because it’s made entirely from your own blood, which makes allergic reactions very uncommon. The most typical side effects are mild scalp tenderness, swelling, or temporary bruising at injection sites. As always, outcomes and safety depend significantly on your provider’s technique and a proper assessment of your candidacy beforehand.

How long do PRP results last for hair?

After completing your initial course of sessions, results generally last 4–6 months before a top-up session is recommended to sustain them. Hair loss is an ongoing process, so PRP for hair works best as a maintained routine rather than a one-time treatment.

Is 2 sessions of PRP enough?

Two sessions can begin to show early improvement for some patients, but the typical recommended protocol is 3 sessions, spaced about a month apart, to achieve a meaningful and lasting result. Stopping after just 2 sessions often means missing the cumulative effect that builds with a full course — your doctor can assess your progress and advise if more sessions would help.

What’s better, PRP or mesotherapy for hair growth?

They work differently rather than one being strictly “better.” PRP uses your own concentrated platelets to stimulate the follicle’s natural regenerative response, with growing clinical evidence behind it. Hair mesotherapy delivers a formulated mix of vitamins and growth factors, which is gentler and can be done more frequently, but has a less mature evidence base. Many of our patients combine both — PRP as the primary driver, mesotherapy as ongoing nutritional support between sessions.

Why don’t doctors recommend minoxidil?

Where doctors sometimes hold back on minoxidil is when a patient has scalp irritation or sensitivity, is pregnant or breastfeeding, has a different underlying cause of hair loss that minoxidil won’t address, or simply struggles with the daily, indefinite commitment it requires to maintain results.