Like with any procedures there are contraindications that include blood disorders, use of blood thinning medications, active infection of the skin, pregnancy, breastfeeding, severe systemic disorders. Also, heavy smoking and alcohol consumption is unlikely to produce desirable effects.

PRP treatment is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects include mild to moderate swelling, irritation or redness and bruising. In rare cases, a skin infection may occur, which is easily treated with an antibiotic.

Results of PRP vary between individuals due to natural variation in quality of PRP. Improvement occurs gradually over 1-2 weeks. Usually, two treatments 6 weeks apart are recommended for facial treatment with a maintenance procedure after 6-12 months. For the hair loss treatment usually 3 treatments 4 weeks apart with the maintenance every 6 months is recommended.

Do not use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin for at least 24 hours.
Do not smoke
Rest and avoid exertional activities.
Avoid washing and touching the area for 24 hours
Avoid make up for 24 hours
Avoid direct sunlight
Use sunscreen on the area (after 24 hours) After scalp treatment avoid washing hair for minimum 12 hours.
Avoid using hair styling products and heating tools.
Hair dye of colouring treatments can resume one week after PRP treatment
How much does it cost? Cost vary depends on the area treated and number of tubes needed starting from $390.00 AUD.

The platelets from your own blood once activated contain fundamental growth factors that help stimulate hair follicles to produce thicker, fuller and healthier hair.
What type of hair loss can be treated?
1. Androgenic Alopecia
Major form of hair loss, mainly due to hormonal imbalances
2. Diffuse Alopecia
Caused by a physiological change such as stress and nutritional deficiencies
3. Alopecia Areata
An autoimmune disease in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the scalp
How many treatments are required?
This will be dependent on your individual situation. Usually, PRP treatment is performed in a series of two to three sessions, 3-6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are recommended every 6-12 months for optimal long lastin