What should I do before and after a PRP hair restoration session?

Before your session, avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements, including aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E, for at least two weeks unless they are prescribed for a medical condition. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment. Arrive with a clean scalp. After your session, avoid vigorous exercise, excessive sweating, and direct heat for 48 hours. Avoid washing your hair for at least 12 hours following treatment. Sun exposure to the scalp should be minimised for the days following each session. Your practitioner will provide specific post-treatment guidance at your appointment.

How many PRP sessions are needed and how soon will I see results?

Most clients begin with an initial series of three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Results develop gradually: reduced shedding is often noticed first, followed by improvement in hair density and thickness from around three to six months after starting treatment. Individual response varies depending on the stage of hair loss, follicle viability, and contributing health factors. If there is no noticeable improvement after a full initial series, your injector will review whether continuing with PRP is appropriate or whether an alternative approach should be considered. Pricing for PRP hair restoration is available at your consultation.

PRP Hair Restoration in Langley, BC

Platelet-rich plasma scalp injections at Luxe Aesthetics Loft, 80 Ave Willoughby, administered under physician oversight

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PRP Hair Restoration at Luxe Aesthetics Loft

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair restoration uses concentrated growth factors drawn from your own blood to support the scalp environment and stimulate activity in hair follicles affected by thinning. A small blood draw is taken, the sample is processed in a medical-grade centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma, and the PRP is then injected directly into the scalp at the areas of concern. PRP is most studied and most effective for androgenetic alopecia, the most common form of hair loss in both men and women, and for clients in the earlier stages of thinning where follicle viability is still present. All PRP scalp injection treatments at Luxe are administered by a registered nurse under a client-specific order with a physician present in the facility, in line with BCCNM standards of practice. Pricing is available on consultation.

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How PRP supports hair follicle health

The growth factors in PRP, including PDGF, VEGF, and TGF-beta, act on the scalp tissue at the site of injection. They support blood supply to the follicle, signal follicular stem cells, and can extend the anagen (active growth) phase of the hair cycle in follicles that have become dormant or are producing progressively finer hair. PRP does not create new follicles where none exist. In areas where follicles have been permanently destroyed, such as in advanced scarring alopecia, PRP will not produce regrowth. The treatment is most effective when follicles are still present and viable but underperforming, which is why a thorough scalp assessment before beginning treatment is essential to setting realistic expectations.

PRP growth factors are also used at Luxe as an add-on to microneedling for facial skin rejuvenation. If you are interested in PRP for the face rather than the scalp, visit our dedicated Vampire Facial page.

Where PRP hair restoration may help

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has gained popularity in the field of aesthetics for its versatile applications. Some common aesthetic uses of PRP include:

Androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss): the most common cause of hair thinning in both men and women, driven by sensitivity to DHT in genetically susceptible follicles. PRP is most studied for this condition, with clinical trials showing meaningful improvement in follicle density and hair thickness in clients with early to moderate thinning
Diffuse hair thinning: clients experiencing overall reduction in hair density rather than concentrated bald patches may respond well to PRP, particularly where the underlying cause is hormonal fluctuation, post-partum shedding, or nutritional factors alongside follicular sensitivity
Receding hairline in early stages: PRP injections along a receding hairline can support follicle activity in areas where miniaturisation is occurring but follicles are still present. Results in this application are more variable than in diffuse thinning and are discussed at consultation
Scalp health and hair quality: beyond addressing active hair loss, PRP injections support the overall scalp environment, improving microcirculation and tissue quality. Some clients use PRP as a maintenance treatment to support hair thickness and condition alongside other hair care

How long do PRP hair restoration results last?

PRP hair restoration results develop gradually and the timeline varies between clients. Here is what is generally observed based on clinical evidence:

Initial response (weeks 4 to 8): Some clients notice reduced shedding and improvement in the quality and thickness of existing hair within the first one to two months of starting treatment
Visible improvement (months 3 to 6): most clients who respond to PRP begin to see noticeable improvement in hair density within three to six months of completing the initial treatment series
Duration of results: Improvements from a completed series typically last twelve to eighteen months before maintenance treatment is beneficial. Results are not permanent, as the underlying causes of hair loss continue to act on the follicles over time
Maintenance: a single maintenance session every six to twelve months is typically sufficient to sustain improvement in clients who have responded well to the initial series. Your injector will advise on timing based on your response
Factors that affect results: the stage of hair loss, follicle viability, overall health, hormonal status, and lifestyle factors including nutrition and stress all influence how well PRP works and how long results persist. A consultation at Luxe is the appropriate starting point to assess your specific situation

What to Know Before Your PRP Consultation

A straightforward overview for clients considering PRP hair restoration in Langley

Your own biology, used therapeutically

PRP is derived entirely from your own blood. The plasma is separated from red and white blood cells using a medical-grade centrifuge, concentrated for platelet content, and injected the same day. Because the substance injected comes from your own body, the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is very low. The treatment is well tolerated by most clients.

Most effective in the earlier stages of hair loss

PRP works by supporting follicles that are present but underperforming. The treatment cannot reverse advanced hair loss in areas where follicles are no longer viable. Clinical evidence supports PRP most strongly for androgenetic alopecia in the early to moderate stages. This is why a thorough scalp assessment and honest conversation about your hair loss history is the starting point at every Luxe consultation.

A series of sessions, not a single treatment

Most clients require three to four initial sessions spaced four to six weeks apart before a meaningful response is visible. PRP is not a one-session treatment. The initial series builds up growth factor activity in the scalp over time, and results continue to develop in the months following the final session of the initial course. Maintenance sessions are recommended to sustain the response.

A clinical procedure, not a cosmetic service

PRP scalp injections involve a blood draw and injectable procedure performed by a registered nurse under a client-specific order, with a physician present in the facility and available for consultation throughout. This is not a beauty salon treatment. The clinical setting, the oversight structure, and the use of a medical-grade centrifuge on-site all affect the quality and safety of the PRP produced and the outcome of your treatment.

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Frequently Asked Question

Frequently asked questions

PRP Hair Restoration

PRP hair restoration is most appropriate for clients experiencing androgenetic alopecia or diffuse hair thinning in the early to moderate stages, where hair follicles are still present but producing finer, shorter hair or entering a prolonged resting phase. It is less effective in areas where follicles have been lost entirely or where hair loss is the result of scarring alopecia. PRP is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for clients on blood thinners, those with platelet disorders, or those undergoing active cancer treatment. A consultation at Luxe includes a scalp assessment and health history review to confirm whether PRP is an appropriate approach for your specific presentation.