Thinning hair can be a deeply personal and frustrating challenge, but you don't have to navigate it alone. At Coastal Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology in La Jolla, California, Darrell Gonzales, MD, FAAD and our team of four board-certified dermatologists are dedicated to restoring your hair and your confidence. If you’re searching for a safe, non-surgical solution to hair loss, advanced platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections offer a clinically proven way to stimulate natural hair growth.
PRP therapy is an advanced, non-surgical treatment that uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to stimulate dormant hair follicles and promote active hair growth. During this quick, in-office procedure, we draw a small sample of your blood and spin it in a specialized centrifuge.
This process isolates and concentrates your blood’s natural growth factors, which we then carefully inject into the areas of your scalp that are experiencing thinning. These growth factors act as biological messengers, waking up inactive follicles and encouraging them to produce thicker, healthier hair.
Studies have shown that PRP is effective at promoting hair growth. They also have shown that PRP is effective at increasing hair density.
This therapy works by extending the active growth phase of your hair cycle and improving blood flow to the follicle roots. It reverses thinning before the hair follicles become completely inactive.
Combining PRP injections with other hair restoration therapies can help. Some studies have shown promise when PRP is paired with the daily topical treatment minoxidil.
Daily topical applications help maintain the scalp’s vascular health, and periodic PRP injections deliver concentrated bursts of cellular growth factors directly to the roots. This dual-action approach addresses hair thinning from multiple biological angles, helping you achieve increased hair density.
If you’re ready to take control of your hair restoration journey, our experienced team is here to assist. We’ll help you design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Call or message our office today to schedule a consultation with our team.
