A) Platelet-Rich Plasma is a treatment that involves the collection of a small blood sample from you. This sample is placed in a machine called a centrifuge, which spins at high speeds to allow the plasma portion of the sample to be isolated. The plasma portion that is rich in platelets, is then injected into your skin to stimulate new collagen production.

A) Yes. Platelet-Rich Plasma contains growth factors that promote cellular regeneration which can be effective in up to 80% of individuals. By treating the scalp Platelet-Rich Plasma can be effective in treating different types of hair loss including:

• Androgenic alopecia (Male pattern baldness)

• Alopecia area (Loss of hair in patches around the scalp)

• Post-natal hair loss

• Hair loss associated with menopause

A) Following Platelet-Rich Plasma for hair loss there is usually little to no downtime and patients can go back to normal activities quickly after treatment, usually 1-2 days post treatment.

A) Usually it takes 4-6 months before results are fully seen however, improvement in hair thickness usually occurs sooner than this.

A) In general, Platelet-Rich Plasma of the scalp is very well tolerated. At Nexus, we use a strong anesthetic cream which helps to make the treatment as pain-free as possible.

A) Each session may last between 45 to 60 minutes. Though it varies from person to person, typically 3 to 6 session are need to achieve the best results