Hair Restoration (PRP)
Hair loss is a sad reality for many people which can be caused by several issues such as aging, stress, or even change in hormones; however, with technological advancements and innovations within the medical industry, hair loss does not have to be permanent.
Plasma-rich platelets, also known as PRP micro-needling, is a medical procedure that can work wonders for hair loss. The platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, describes a concentrated group of human blood cells that can promote healing and cellular growth.
So how does PRP work for hair loss? The cosmetic treatment uses a roller with fine needles to prick the skin for stimulation of the area to produce collagen coupled with platelet-rich plasma for effective hair growth.
And like many novel treatments, PRP hair treatment cost is a major talking point. What is the cost for PRP, and is the pricing worth it? Here, we’ll answer these questions and help you budget for a PRP treatment with your favoured provider.
How Much Does Microneedling Cost?
The cost of PRP micro-needling for hair loss depends on the location of the clinic, the experience of your doctor, and the number of treatments you will require. The average price of one PRP injection is usually anywhere from $250 to $750 per session.
This will depend on the number of injections you require and the number of sessions that you need for your desired results. Your first set of treatments for PRP micro-needling can cost anywhere between $1200 and $4,500 for several sessions.
Planning the total cost of a PRP hair treatment requires consideration of multiple treatments. As with other treatment forms, you’ll need multiple PRP micro-needling hair loss treatments. PRP works for hair growth, but you’ll need between 3-6 sessions spread four weeks away from each other to get the best results. With this in mind, the total cost of PRP treatments can reach $2,200 – $4,000.
PRP micro-needling treatments for hair loss aren’t cheap. But it’s still a better price than invasive surgeries, which cost tens of thousands of dollars.
There’s more good news. You can offset your PRP hair treatment costs through:
- Payment plans
- financing and insurance coverage.
We recommend exploring some of the options discussed above to make the cost of PRP hair treatments easier on your wallet.
PRP for Microneedling Procedure: How it Determines The Treatment Price
Here’s why the cost of PRP micro-needling can be on the high side:
The Before
The pre-procedural requirements for PRP micro-needling also contribute to the costs of treatment. For one, there’ll be an initial consultation session with the medical aesthetician to discuss your treatment needs. Then, you’ll need to arrive early on the treatment date.
On the day of your appointment, the medical aesthetician will cleanse the treatment area. They may also apply topical anesthetic to the treatment area. These procedures require topical medications that add to the cost of your PRP micro-needling treatment.
During Your Treatment
The cost of PRP micro-needling treatments can be a tad expensive because it’s a two-stage treatment. The first step is a micro-needling stage that takes about 30-45 minutes. The medical aesthetician will use a professional-grade derma roller for the micro-needling aspect of your treatment.
Then comes the PRP treatment. The medical aesthetician will draw blood from your face and use a centrifuge to isolate the PRP component. The PRP solution will be massaged into the target area. And since the micro-needling treatments create micro-punctures in the treatment area, maximum penetration of the PRP components becomes attainable.
Aftercare
The success rate of PRP hair treatments increase with proper aftercare following your sessions. Here, the medical aesthetician will use special serums to soothe irritation and redness in the treatment area. They may also use makeup to camouflage any side effects.
This extra step requires the attention of a trained medical aesthetician, along with the expenses of aftercare balms and topical care products. Both factors combine to influence the cost of PRP micro-needling treatments in Toronto.
How Does PRP Micro-Needling Work?
The non-surgical treatment of PRP micro-needling includes an extraction of platelet-rich plasma from your blood which is injected into the necessary areas of your scalp. The procedure has proved to be quite effective for both age-related hair loss and alopecia areata as they promote tissue repair, collagen growth, and, of course, healthy cell production.
Platelets are cells in your body that help with blood clotting and healing. Plasma, on the other hand, is the liquid that moves the platelets around and alongside red and white blood cells. When the PRP goes into your scalp, it increases blood flow to your hair follicle and prolongs your hair cycle’s anagen (active) phase. This then promotes new hair growth.
Typically, there are three stages to a PRP micro-needling for hair loss treatment:
Stage 1
Our doctor will draw out blood from the body, usually from the arm, which is placed into a centrifuge, a machine that separates fluids based on their densities.
Stage 2
This typically occurs about ten minutes after Stage 1. By this time, the centrifuge will have separated your blood into its layers.
- Platelet-poor plasma
- Platelet-rich plasma (Jackpot!)
- Red blood cells
Stage 3
Our doctor will draw the platelet-rich plasma into a syringe and inject them into the areas of your scalp that need a hair-growth boost.
Recent studies show that PRP injections stimulate dormant hair follicles to start growing.
Furthermore, you will experience an increased number and thickness of the hair follicles in their shafts. In simpler terms, this means more hair growth for you. Or at the very least, a much-reduced rate of hair loss.
Does PRP Microneedling Work for Hair Loss?
The cost of PRP micro-needling treatments is worth it. Initially, you’ll see immediate hair loss improvements in the treatment area thanks to your body’s natural healing response to the micro-punctures.
The next set of results from your PRP for hair loss treatments start to show about 2-4 weeks after your last treatment. After this timeline elapses, you’ll start to see skin tightening and recovery effects in the treatment area. Finally, after 4-6 weeks, the growth-stimulating effects of collagen will start to become prominent. Hair will start to grow in the treatment area, with continuous improvements over the entirety of your treatment timeline.
What Are the Advantages of a PRP Micro-Needling Treatment?
Most people who undergo the procedure report that PRP hair loss treatment results are indeed impressive although that is not the only advantage PRP can offer in terms of hair loss reversal.
Advantages of PRP micro needling for hair loss include:
It is Effective
Studies have shown that PRP micro-needling is a very effective treatment for hair loss. Within the first few months of consistent treatments, patients will begin to see visual improvements in their hair growth that may even continue indefinitely. According to the statistics, 80% of people who undergo PRP micro-needling have glowing recommendations as PRP treatment is more than likely to stimulate new hair growth in people or significantly slow hair loss.
It is Completely Safe
Safety is a massive advantage of PRP micro-needling for hair loss. The procedure is non-invasive which drastically reduces the chances of possible complications associated with surgeries. PRP treatments make use of platelets from your own body where there is no risk of allergic reactions or rejections making PRP micro-needling a very safe option for everyone.
It is Very Convenient
Unlike other options for hair loss treatment, PRP micro-needling is a lot more convenient. You don’t need to wash your hair with special shampoos nor do you need to go through recovery after surgery. The treatment is relatively fast and you may even be able to squeeze your PRP doctor’s appointment into your lunch break at work without any downtime after your treatment. You can slide back into your regular daily routine once out of your doctor’s chair and even drive yourself home if you wish. This high level of convenience is a great incentive for many of our patients.
It Involves Minimal Pain
While we cannot promise that you will not feel any pain during your treatment, we can certainly say it will not be significant. While PRP micro-needling involves injections and blood, it is not a surgical procedure so you should only feel mild discomfort similar to what you experience when you go for routine blood work.
During your treatment, our doctor may apply numbing topical creams to your scalp to avoid the feeling of any pain you may experience. People with a low threshold for pain will most likely opt for PRP micro-needling instead of surgical hair transplants.
It Gives You a Confidence-boost
Not everybody can relate to hair loss and how it feels but for those who do experience hair loss, lower self-esteem or lack of confidence can occur. With a PRP treatment, your hair will begin to regrow, which will have a tremendous impact on your looks and self-confidence. Not only will you look younger, but you’ll feel more comfortable in social and even work-related events.
Take Care of Hair Loss with PRP Microneedling
The cost of PRP micro-needling for hair loss is $250 – $750 per treatment session, depending on the size of the treatment area, your care provider and how much secondary nutritive compound your treatment requires.
PRP micro-needling for hair loss has existed for decades. The reason it’s still very relevant is that it actually works for clients who have been suffering from hair loss from medical conditions, stress, or other issues that have affected their hair growth. The cost of PRP micro-needling means you are able to regain your confidence and have a healthier, fuller head of hair with the most satisfying results.
Our PRP micro-needling treatment is a solution that can work for anyone. If you are interested in PRP micro-needling, get in touch with us today so can we get your hair back on track today!
