Do PRP and Mesotherapy Grow Hair? All the Facts

PRP and Mesotherapy Treatments: Do They Stop Hair Loss, Do They Grow Hair?

There are two popular treatments that people seeking non-surgical methods to combat hair loss or those wanting to strengthen the result of a hair transplant encounter most often: PRP and Hair Mesotherapy. These treatments are the subject of many claims regarding their effectiveness, and this creates confusion among patients: Can these methods really stop hair loss and bring back lost hair?

Let's clarify this issue from a physician's perspective, in the light of scientific facts.

What is PRP Treatment and How Does It Work?

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a natural treatment method obtained entirely from the person's own blood.

• How is it applied? A small amount of blood is taken from the patient, this blood is separated in a special centrifuge device to obtain the plasma part rich in restorative and growth factors called platelets. This rich plasma is injected with micro-needles into the areas experiencing hair loss.

• What Does It Do? The intense growth factors contained in platelets increase blood circulation in that area and stimulate weakened, lifeless, and "dormant" hair follicles. In this way, it helps thinning hair strands to thicken, makes the hair look more vibrant and shiny, and slows down the rate of hair loss.

What is Hair Mesotherapy and How Does It Work?

Hair mesotherapy is a treatment method in which vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and various surface expanders needed by hair roots are prepared as a special cocktail.

• How is it applied? This nutritious cocktail, just like PRP, is given directly into the scalp via microinjections.

• What Does It Do? By directly nourishing the hair roots, it ensures they become healthier and stronger. It increases blood circulation and contributes to slowing down hair loss by extending the life cycle of the hair.

The Most Important Question: Do These Treatments Grow Hair?

When this question is answered honestly, it is very important to manage patients' expectations correctly: No, PRP and Mesotherapy cannot recreate a completely lost and dead hair follicle and grow hair from scratch.

So, what is the benefit of these treatments?

• Strengthens Existing Hair: The real power of these treatments is to revitalize hair follicles that are not yet dead but weakened and turned into fuzz (miniaturized), and make them produce thick, healthy hair strands again. This creates a visible increase in overall hair density and a feeling of fullness.

• Slows Down Hair Loss: By nourishing hair follicles and increasing blood circulation, they can significantly slow down the genetic or seasonal shedding process.

• Supports Hair Transplant: When applied after a hair transplant operation, it both accelerates the healing process and helps the newly transplanted grafts to grow stronger and healthier.

In conclusion; PRP and Mesotherapy are not a "magic wand" against hair loss, but they are highly effective supportive and protective treatments when applied with the right patient selection and right expectations. They are powerful weapons with a scientific basis for those experiencing early-stage hair loss or wanting to maximize hair transplant results.