PRP for Hair Loss in DuBois, PA

PRP hair treatments are minimally invasive and can usually be done in as little as one hour at our DuBois, PA clinic. The session starts with acquiring a small amount of your blood and putting it in a special machine, which rotates the blood at high speed to remove the platelets from the remainder of the blood components. Next, a local anesthetic will be applied to your scalp, and the concentrated platelet-rich plasma is introduced into parts of your head that are thinning or bald. Finally, microneedling is performed on the scalp to create micro-trauma and micro-channels to the skin, which triggers the PRP and enables it to penetrate deep into the skin. You may experience some discoloration, swelling, or discomfort around the treatment area for up to 48 hours after your treatment, but most patients require no recovery time. While results differ for every patient, aesthetic results are generally noticed approximately 4 – 6 months after the initial treatment and will continue to improve for as much as a full year following treatment. During your initial consultation, Dr. Cannella will speak with you about what you can expect from PRP hair restoration and how often you may need to schedule follow-up appointments to maintain your results.