YOUR TREATMENT GUIDE
PRP for hair loss
PRP for hair involves preparing platelet-rich plasma from your blood and injecting selected scalp areas. A diagnosis comes first: shedding, pattern hair loss and scarring conditions need different approaches.
General patient education. Your clinician’s written instructions take priority because your device, product, medical history and treatment intensity may differ.
Before your appointment
- Review medicines, blood or platelet disorders, infection, anemia and prior reactions to blood draws. Do not stop blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medicines without your prescriber’s advice.
- Eat and drink normally unless given different instructions or a fluid restriction. Confirm how to prepare the skin or scalp.
What happens at your visit
The clinician examines your scalp and history, then discusses whether further evaluation or laboratory tests are appropriate. If PRP is selected, the visit includes blood collection, processing and scalp injections.
Aftercare & recovery
- Follow the specific plan for scalp injections or a PRP facial; these are different procedures. Ask when to wash, apply products, exercise and return to your routine.
- Avoid rubbing injection sites. For a facial combined with microneedling, follow the skin-barrier aftercare instructions as well.
Results & follow-up
A series and maintenance may be considered. Changes in shedding or density take time; photographs taken consistently can help assess response. Regrowth is not guaranteed, and PRP cannot address every cause of hair loss.
Your questions, answered
Will it treat a completely bald area?
Response depends on the underlying condition and remaining follicles. Long-standing or scarring hair loss needs a careful assessment; do not assume PRP can restore absent follicles.
Can I keep taking hair-loss medicine?
Tell your provider about all treatments. Do not stop or add medication without an agreed plan; combinations should be coordinated.
When can I wash, color or style my hair?
Ask for scalp-specific instructions, including when to wash, restart topical products, use hair dye or wear tight styles. Avoid rubbing irritated injection sites.
Does the treatment hurt?
Scalp injections can be uncomfortable. Ask what pain-control options are offered and report unusual or increasing pain.
What are the risks?
Pain, bruising, bleeding and infection are possible. Fever, drainage, worsening swelling or spreading redness needs prompt assessment.
Planning your visit
How much will it cost, and is insurance accepted?
Ask for an individualized estimate before treatment, including the proposed course, follow-up and any separate products or prescriptions. Cosmetic services are generally self-pay; medically necessary care depends on your plan and eligibility. Do not assume a consultation is free.
Can I have treatment at the first visit?
An assessment comes first. Same-day treatment depends on suitability, preparation, availability and informed consent. Tell us about upcoming travel or events when arranging your visit.
What if I am pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication?
Tell the clinician before booking a procedure. Elective cosmetic treatment may be deferred. Bring a complete medication and supplement list; never stop prescribed medicines just to prepare for a cosmetic visit without the prescriber’s advice.
Can I see before-and-after results?
Ask whether consented, real patient examples are available for your treatment and skin type. Lighting, angle and timing affect comparisons. Illustrative website images are not proof of a treatment outcome or a promise of your result.
Who do I contact afterward?
Call 510-777-1000 during Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM or Saturday 9 AM–2 PM Pacific. If we are assisting another patient, leave your name and callback number. For urgent symptoms after hours, seek prompt medical care instead of waiting for a message response. Call 911 for an emergency.
When to get help
Call for worsening pain, increasing redness, drainage, fever or persistent bleeding.
For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, get medical care promptly. Call 911 for breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms or another emergency. The website form is not monitored for urgent medical concerns.
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Patient education sources
Information checked October 28, 2026. These references provide general education, not Osita-specific treatment protocols.