Is this different from the general Hair Loss Treatment page?

That page covers the full programme; this page is a Dubai-focused PRP explainer with the same medical standards.

Can I do PRP if I fly weekly?

Yes, but we align your schedule so sessions are not constantly delayed, consistency matters for results.

Topical anaesthesia and fine needles; most patients rate discomfort as mild.

PRP and minoxidil together?

Often yes, with spacing advice; your doctor will personalise.

How soon can I wash my hair?

Usually after 24 hours unless your instruction sheet says otherwise.

Aesthetic Unit

PRP Hair Treatment in Dubai

This focused page explains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair restoration at DRFK Dubai: who benefits, how sessions are structured, and how PRP fits with mesotherapy and medical therapy. It complements our main Hair Loss Treatment hub, not a substitute for full medical assessment. Trichoscopy and blood-medicine review are part of safe selection.

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DRFK Turkish Medical Center is located at Villa 2, Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai. The clinic is easily accessible from Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Safa, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai within around 15 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Road, with on-site parking available.

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Why patients choose PRP here

Dubai’s climate, water quality, and lifestyle stress can worsen shedding. We combine PRP with a clear plan: diagnosis of pattern and trigger, targeted scalp delivery, and measurable follow-up photos. Same-day processing of your own blood limits allergy risk compared to foreign proteins.

Typical session rhythm

Most plans use 3–4 monthly loading visits, then maintenance every 4–6 months depending on response. If you travel frequently, we batch windows to stay on track without “drift” in your protocol.

Limits of PRP

PRP cannot create brand-new follicles on slick bald skin. It is strongest in early thinning. If density is too low, we discuss hair transplant timing and combination strategies openly, not after months of unrealistic expectations.

What Is PRP Hair Treatment?

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) hair treatment is a biological hair regrowth therapy, using the patient's own blood, centrifuged to concentrate the platelet-rich fraction (5–8× normal platelet count), and injected into the scalp dermis. Platelets contain alpha granules loaded with growth factors, PDGF, VEGF, EGF, TGF-β, and IGF-1, that stimulate follicular stem cell proliferation, prolong the anagen (growth) phase, promote angiogenesis, reduce DHT-mediated follicle miniaturisation, and activate dormant telogen-phase follicles.

The Growth Factor Biology

PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor): Primary angiogenic signal, stimulates new capillary formation around follicles, increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery.
VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor): Reinforces angiogenesis, supports the perifollicular vascular network.
IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor): Directly promotes follicle cell proliferation, extending anagen phase duration and hair shaft diameter.
EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor): Stimulates keratinocyte and dermal papilla cell proliferation.

Who Is a Good Candidate for PRP?

Ideal: Early-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia with confirmed living follicles on trichoscopy
Telogen effluvium, supporting faster anagen re-entry after the triggering event resolves
Post-transplant patients, PRP from Month 2 supports graft survival and stimulates surrounding native follicles
Patients wanting to delay or avoid hair transplant in early-stage loss
Not suitable: Complete baldness (no living follicles), active blood conditions, active scalp infection, anticoagulant therapy

PRP vs Hair Transplant

Living follicle in early miniaturisation → PRP: The follicle is alive and responsive; PRP growth factors can stimulate recovery
Dead follicle in established baldness → Transplant: Dead follicles cannot be revived; surgical redistribution required
Post-transplant zone → PRP adjunct: New grafts + surrounding native follicles both benefit from PRP

PRP Procedure at DRFK, Step by Step

Blood Draw and Centrifugation

A small blood sample (20–30ml) is taken from a peripheral vein and placed in a specialised PRP tube. Centrifuged at calibrated speed, separating red blood cells (bottom), platelet-poor plasma (top), and platelet-rich plasma (middle buffy coat). PRP fraction extracted at 5–8× platelet concentration. Low-concentration PRP (2–3×) produces minimal clinical effect; DRFK uses a validated protocol producing 5–8×, the evidence-based range associated with measurable outcomes.

Session Protocol

Initial course: 3–4 monthly sessions, the foundation of PRP clinical effect
Maintenance: Single session every 6–12 months
Combination approach: PRP + Sculptra + medical management (finasteride, minoxidil) produces results to PRP monotherapy
Recovery: No downtime. Mild scalp redness 24–48 hours. No scalp washing for 24 hours. Avoid direct sun 48 hours. No alcohol or anti-inflammatories 24 hours post-injection.

PRP Results Timeline

Timeline	Expected Outcome
Weeks 4–8	Reduced hair shedding, most immediate and consistently reported early response
Months 3–4	Improved hair shaft diameter and thickness
Month 6	Measurable hair density improvement on trichoscopy
Duration per course	6–12 months; maintenance from Month 6–12

Why Choose DRFK for PRP Hair Treatment in Dubai

Validated 5–8× platelet concentration, evidence-based protocol, not generic "PRP injection"
PRP positioned within the complete hair loss treatment decision system
Combination therapy: PRP + Sculptra + medical management
Post-transplant PRP: Graft support protocol from Month 2, maximising transplant outcome
Trichoscopy-based candidacy: PRP recommended only when follicles are confirmed living
DHA-licensed facility, Jumeirah 3 location, same-week appointments