Hair Loss Treatment with PRP Injections in Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland.

Regain your hair naturally! Experience the transformative effects of PRP injections for hair loss at The Naderi Center in Virginia. Our specialists provide advanced, non-surgical treatments to stimulate hair growth and increase hair density. From consultation to results, enjoy exceptional care and achieve thicker, healthier hair. Reveal your best self with our expert PRP hair loss treatments.

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Revitalize Your Scalp with PRP Benefits

Unlock the transformative power of Hair Loss Treatment with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma). This groundbreaking therapy harnesses your body’s own natural growth factors to stimulate hair regrowth, offering a safe and effective option. It’s not just about reversing hair loss; it’s about reclaiming your confidence and youthful vitality.

Natural Hair Regrowth

Utilizing your body's own platelets, PRP stimulates follicles for natural-looking, dense hair. Say hello to a fuller, healthier mane!

Quick and Painless

In as little as 60 minutes, you could be on your way to hair recovery, all without surgical intervention.

Long-Lasting Results

This isn't a quick fix. PRP offers sustained hair growth, requiring fewer treatments over time, making it a lasting solution.

What is Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are effective means for the treatment of hair loss most commonly seen on the scalp. Androgenetic alopecia, a medical condition that causes hair follicles to shrink in size, can result in both female and male hair loss.

PRP has been historically used in the clinical setting to promote and accelerate healing. The PRP is a component of blood that contains special proteins that helps blood clot as well as support cell growth functions. PRP is used in a variety of clinical settings from orthopedic surgery to microneedling for treatment of acne scars. The foundation for PRP use comes from the fact that by injecting PRP into damaged tissues (unhealthy hair follicles), you help restore and rejuvenate the cells in the treated area.

Causes and Types of Hair Loss

Hair loss can appear in many different ways, depending on what’s causing it. It can come on suddenly or gradually and affect just your scalp or your whole body. Some types of hair loss are temporary, and others are permanent. Hair loss does not only affect the scalp but it can also occur on any part of the body.

Signs and symptoms of hair loss include:

Gradual thinning on top of the head
Circular/patchy bald spots
Sudden loosening of hair
Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp

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Hair Loss Treatment: Causes of Hair loss

Heredity
- The most common cause of hair loss
Hormonal changes
- Hormonal changes due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or thyroid problems
Medications
- Hair loss can be a side effect of certain drugs, such as those used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, gout, and high blood pressure
Radiation therapy
Stressful events
Hair treatments
- Hot oil hair treatments and permanents can cause inflammation of hair follicles that leads to hair loss. If scarring occurs, hair loss could be permanent.
Disorders
- Alopecia

Ideal candidates for PRP Injections for Hair Loss

Good Candidates for PRP Injections for Hair Loss

Are in the earlier stages of hair loss
Have small isolated patches or areas of hair loss
Are experiencing thinning hair, but still have a good number of hair follicles
Must be in good health and not on any medications that affect bleeding

PRP Injections for Hair Loss Technique

PRP injections for hair loss are performed in office and require minimal preparation by the patient. A topical numbing cream is applied to the scalp about half an hour prior to the treatment to improve patient discomfort during the procedure. Your medical provider will draw some of your own blood in order to prepare the PRP solution. Your blood is spun down using a centrifuge in a special PRP extracting tube. The PRP solution is removed from your own blood and small amounts of PRP are injected into the scalp experiencing hair loss or thinning hair.

Usually 4-6 treatments sessions are advised 4-6 weeks apart. Hair texture, thickness, and growth of new hair follicles will begin as soon as 2 weeks after initial treatment. We advise patients to wait 3-6 months after initial treatment before assessing final results.

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“I was booked with Dr. Snodgrass and she was wonderful! She explained everything in detail before the procedure and answered all my questions throughly. Dr. Snodgrass never tried to upsale me and and only commented on things I asked about. She also helped me relax since I’m pretty nervous about needles. She explained what she was doing as she was doing it, which helped easy my anxiety quiet a bit. The entire staff is lovely and kind and made the experience way better than I expected it to be. I absolutely love my results and will definitely recommend this practice to anyone! ”

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Cost of PRP Injections for Hair Restoration

PRP Treatments cost $1000 per session. Typically 4-6 treatment sessions are recommended spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

Preparation for PRP Injections for Hair Loss

2 Weeks Before Injections

Follow our dietary restrictions

For 2 weeks before your appointment avoid nuts, seeds, fish, fish oil, NSAIDs, supplements, and anything that prolongs bleeding. This will significantly help minimize bruising, bleeding and swelling after your injections.

Read our Guidelines on Foods and Medications to Avoid Prior to Injections.

Arnica Supplements

You can start Arnica supplements a week prior to injection to help with post injection bruises. Arnica helps to speed up the fading away of bruises. Arnica supplements can be found in most health supplement isles at your local Whole Foods, GMC or CVS, as well as purchased from The Naderi Center.

Stopping Medications and Supplements

Talk to your primary care doctor or physician specialist. If you are on blood thinners, you may need to stop these a few days to weeks prior to your injection treatment. Speak to your prescribing physician regarding if it is safe to stop these medications as well as to obtain instructions about when to stop and restart the medication. We do not recommend patients that are on life saving medications stop their medications in order to have any cosmetic procedures performed.

Hair Care Prior to treatment

You may continue any hair loss treatments up until the day of treatment including Minoxidil (Rogaine®) and hormone blocking medications. Hair can be colored or highlighted up to 7 days prior to the treatment date.

Day of Injection

Eat and drink before your treatment

It is not uncommon for patients to “pass-out” or experience “vasovagal” during their injection. Most people are not fond of needles. Having a good blood sugar and being hydrated will make it less likely that you will feel queasy during your treatment.

Minimize hair gels, hair sprays, or other topical hair products day of procedure

Please avoid hair gel, hair sprays, spray hair colors, or other topical hair products day of treatment. Wash your hair the day of your treatment.

Come in 30 minutes prior to your appointment time for numbing

We recommend numbing cream application prior to injections. The numbing cream needs a good 20 – 30 minutes to exert its full effect, hence, we ask all our injection patients to come a little earlier to allow for the numbing time.

Reserve your next appointment

We love our loyal patients, and making sure that we can see you when you need your next injection is important to us. Most of our physicians book out 3 – 4 months in advance, and we prefer to never double book patients. We always recommend that you schedule your next appointment before leaving. PRP injection treatments are recommended every 4-6 weeks.

Recovery after PRP Injections for Hair Restoration

After your PRP injections, it is normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling, and/or soreness that may last from 2-5 days following your treatment. Often times patients describe their scalp as feeling tight and stiff immediately after their injections. You may notice a tingling sensation while the cells are being activated. DO NOT touch, rub, press, or manipulate the treated area(s) for at least 8 hours after treatment.

Stay Hydrated

For the first week after your treatment make sure to drink lots of water and stay hydrated to promote healing.

No Icing

Try to refrain from applying ice to the injected area as ice acts as an anti-inflammatory and inflammation is a desired effect of the treatment. Cold compresses can be applied to reduce swelling if required.

Tylenol, NOT Ibuprofen for pain

If you experience any pain or discomfort, you may take Tylenol or other Acetaminophen-containing products as directed. Continue to avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren, and other anti-inflammatory medications for a week after your procedure.

Avoid Strenuous Exercise, Heat, Sun, and Swimming Pools

Vigorous exercise, sun, and heat can aggravate swelling and bruising after PRP injections. For 48 hours avoid heavy exercise, excessive sun exposure, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs. No swimming pools for 2 days.

Hair Care Post Treatment

Avoid Wetting Treated Area: You may wash your hair the day after your treatment.
Use a pH Balanced Shampoo: For the first 3 days after your treatment, be sure to use only pH-balanced shampoos.
Avoid Hair Products Day of Treatment: Do not use any hair products for at least 6 hours after your PRP injections.
Avoid resuming Minoxidil (Formula 82M, Rogaine®), hair coloring, and straightening for 3 days after treatment.

Avoid Alcohol, Caffeine, and Smoking

For 3 days post PRP injections try to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine consumption. Smokers do not heal well and problems recur earlier and results may take longer.

Safety, Risks, and Potential Complications after PRP injections for hair loss

PRP injections to the scalp are a relatively safe and effective procedure for most patients experiencing hair loss. There are a specific group of conditions in which PRP injections would be not advised:

Patients with impaired immune systems due to immunosuppressive diseases or medications
HIV
Facial or scalp skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, or melanoma
Chemotherapy patients
Accutane patients or patients recently off of Accutane
Bleeding disorders or platelet dysfunction syndromes
Active acute or chronic infection in the area desiring treatment
Hypofibrinogenemia

Potential Complications after PRP Injections for Hair Restoration Include:

Infection
Poor healing

Contact the Office Immediately if any of the Following Signs of Infection Occur:

Drainage – looks like puss.
Increased warmth at or around the treated area.
Fever of 101.5 or greater.
Severe pain that is unresponsive to over-the-counter pain relievers.

Dr. Alexandra Snodgrass, Hair Restoration Specialist at The Naderi Center for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

Board Certified dermatologist, Dr. Alexandra Snodgrass, has extensive experience with PRP injections and hair restoration. Dr. Snodgrass offers in depth consultations that will detail a comprehensive plan for you and her to improve the condition and health of your hair. Dr. Snodgrass will determine how many treatment session may be necessary and re-evaluate your progress at every follow-up appointment.

Contact us to schedule a consultation for dermal filler injection with one of our specialists at The Naderi Center. We are located in the greater Washington DC area with two locations, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 301-222-2020 or Reston, Virginia, 703-481-0002. For out-of-town patients we offer virtual consultation prior to your visit which can be arranged by filling out our contact us form.

Hair Loss Treatment with PRP Injections FAQs

Who is an ideal candidate for PRP hair loss treatment?

An ideal candidate for PRP hair loss treatment is someone experiencing thinning hair or early hair loss who has healthy hair follicles. Candidates should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the treatment results.

What should I expect during a PRP hair loss treatment session?

During a PRP session, a small amount of your blood is drawn and processed to concentrate the platelets. This PRP solution is then injected into the scalp areas with thinning hair. The procedure typically takes about an hour and is minimally painful.

How long does it take to see results from PRP hair loss treatment?

Results from PRP hair loss treatment usually become noticeable within three to six months. Hair growth occurs gradually, with improvements in hair thickness and density continuing over time with regular treatments.

How many PRP treatments are needed for optimal results?

For optimal results, most patients require a series of treatments, typically three to four sessions spaced about a month apart. Maintenance treatments every six to twelve months may be recommended to sustain hair growth.

Are there any side effects of PRP hair loss treatment?

Side effects are minimal and can include temporary redness, swelling, or mild discomfort at the injection sites. Because PRP uses your own blood, the risk of allergic reactions or complications is very low.

How should I prepare for a PRP hair loss treatment session?

Preparation involves washing your hair on the day of the treatment and avoiding using hair products. It's also advisable to stay hydrated and follow any specific instructions provided by your healthcare professional.

What is the recovery process like after PRP hair loss treatment?

Recovery from PRP hair loss treatment is quick, with most patients returning to their normal activities immediately. It is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise and hair styling products for at least 24 hours post-treatment.

Can PRP hair loss treatment be combined with other therapies?

Yes, PRP can be combined with other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplant surgery. Combining treatments can enhance overall results. Consult with your provider to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

What is the typical cost of PRP hair loss treatment?

The cost of PRP hair loss treatment varies based on factors such as the number of sessions required and the provider’s expertise. For an accurate estimate, consult with a qualified healthcare professional.

Is PRP hair loss treatment effective for everyone?

PRP hair loss treatment is effective for many people, particularly those with early-stage hair loss. However, results can vary, and it may not work for everyone. A consultation with a specialist can help determine if PRP is suitable for your hair loss condition.

What Hair Loss Treatment with PRP Injections office is near me?

If you live in the states of Virginia or Maryland, The Naderi Center for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology offers hair loss treatment with PRP injections among its services. For a full list of services, please visit our Locations page.