Is PRP the Key to Restoring Your Thinning Hair?
Aug 18, 2026
You've noticed your hair thinning, your hairline receding, or your part becoming wider. You're frustrated by the gradual loss of volume and you’re worried about your appearance as hair loss progresses.
There are a lot of hair loss treatments available, from topical medications to hair transplants, but if you’re hesitant about long-term pharmaceutical use or invasive surgery, you’re not out of options.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair restoration is a minimally invasive treatment that uses your body's natural healing mechanisms to stimulate hair growth, and it could be the key to restoring your thinning hair. Here’s how it works, from our team at Advanced Laser and Skin Cancer Center in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Hair loss happens when your hair follicles shrink due to genetics, hormonal changes, aging, inflammation, or poor blood flow to your scalp. When hair follicles get smaller, they produce thinner, shorter hairs until eventually some stop producing visible hair altogether. This process of follicle decline happens gradually, but it creates noticeable thinning over time.
Most people assume hair loss is permanent once it starts, but the reality is more nuanced. Follicles that have completely stopped producing hair likely can't be revived, but follicles that are still shrinking and producing even thin hair still have potential, and that’s where PRP therapy comes in.
PRP contains concentrated growth factors and healing proteins derived from your own blood. The growth factors stimulate cellular activity, reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, and promote new hair growth. And when injected into your scalp, PRP stimulates declining hair follicles and encourages them to produce thicker, healthier hair.
PRP therapy starts with a simple blood draw. Then, we process your blood in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors to create plasma enriched with healing components.
We inject the PRP directly into areas of thinning hair. The growth factors get to work immediately, stimulating the follicles and creating an environment where hair growth thrives.
PRP uses healing components found inside your body, so there are no synthetic chemicals or medications with side effects. It's minimally invasive, and it can work alongside other hair loss treatments like minoxidil or finasteride depending on your goals.
PRP works best for people experiencing early to moderate hair thinning rather than complete baldness. If you still have hair in thinning areas — even if it's fine or fragile — PRP can help strengthen those follicles and restore thicker growth.
PRP hair restoration can be a great option for men and women with androgenetic alopecia, along with people experiencing hair loss from stress, inflammation, or nutritional deficiencies. It’s generally less effective for people with completely bald areas where follicles have entirely stopped functioning.
Most PRP hair restoration treatments take about 30-45 minutes. We take a sample of blood and create your PRP solution. Then, we numb your scalp and inject PRP into the target areas. The process is generally well-tolerated, and you can return to normal activities immediately because there's no downtime required.
We usually recommend a series of treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. Results develop gradually as your follicles respond to the growth factors, and you may need three to four initial treatments, then maintenance treatments one to two times yearly.
Hair growth takes time, so it’s important to be patient while waiting for your results. You might notice improved hair texture and reduced shedding within weeks. New visible growth typically appears within two to three months, and maximum results usually develop over six to 12 months as your follicles produce increasingly thicker, stronger hair.
If you're experiencing hair thinning and want to explore natural approaches to hair restoration, PRP therapy might be the answer. Our team specializes in PRP hair restoration, and we’re here to assess whether it’s a good option for you. Call our office at 201-836-9696 or use online booking to schedule your consultation and find out if PRP could restore your hair and your confidence.