Hair & Body
PRP for Hair Growth
Working with your own biology to support thinning hair.
Working with your own biology to support thinning hair.
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is prepared from a small sample of your own blood and injected into the scalp with the aim of stimulating hair follicles. It is generally used for early-stage hair thinning, including androgenetic alopecia, where follicles are still active but producing weaker growth.
Not all types of hair loss respond to PRP, so Dr Gerald Tan first investigates the likely cause of your thinning — which may involve a closer scalp examination or further investigations — before confirming whether PRP is an appropriate option, rather than treating all hair loss the same way.
Dr Gerald Tan begins by assessing the pattern and likely cause of your hair thinning, since suitability for PRP depends on this. Where appropriate, a small blood sample is drawn and processed to concentrate the platelet-rich plasma, which is then injected into targeted areas of the scalp. This is typically delivered as a course of sessions spaced weeks apart, followed by a maintenance schedule to help support results over time.
Noticeable but early hair thinning, particularly androgenetic alopecia.
A general sense of thinner, less dense hair over time.
Patients who prefer a treatment derived from their own blood.
Those who want the underlying cause investigated before starting treatment.
Mild scalp tenderness or sensitivity is possible after each session and typically settles within a day or two.
A course of sessions is typically spaced several weeks apart, allowing the scalp to respond between treatments.
Many patients continue with a maintenance schedule after the initial course, with Dr Tan reviewing progress along the way — individual response varies.
Book a consultation with Dr Gerald Tan to find out if PRP for hair growth is right for you.
Book a ConsultationDisclaimer: Not all types of hair loss respond to PRP, and individual results may vary. All treatments are doctor-administered, and suitability — including the likely cause of hair thinning — is assessed at consultation. This page is for general education and is not a substitute for medical advice.