You have been considering PRP therapy for your hair loss, but you are not sure if it will actually work for you. PRP is not a magical cure for all types of hair loss. It works very well for some people but does nothing for others. If your hair follicles are already completely dead, PRP cannot bring them back to life. You need to know the truth before you spend your money.

PRP is only effective when your hair follicles are still alive, but weak or dormant. Once a follicle has completely miniaturized and died, PRP will not work at all. Dr. Naveed Azhar explains at what stage PRP is no longer effective.

At What Stage Is PRP No Longer Effective?

PRP is no longer effective once your hair follicles have completely died. This usually happens after many years of progressive hair loss.

Here are the signs that your follicles may be dead:

• The area has been completely bald for many years
• The scalp in that area is smooth and shiny
• You can see no tiny hairs at all, even under magnification
• The skin looks like the skin on the back of your hand

If you have these signs, PRP will not work for you at all. You will need a hair transplant instead.

How Does PRP Work for Hair Loss?

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. A small amount of your blood is drawn from your arm. The blood is placed in a centrifuge machine that spins very fast. This separates your blood into different layers. The platelet-rich plasma layer is collected and then injected into your scalp.

The growth factors in PRP help to wake up sleeping hair follicles. They also strengthen weak follicles so they produce thicker hair. They improve blood flow to your scalp for better nutrition. However, PRP can only work on follicles that are still alive. It cannot bring dead follicles back to life at all.

What Is the Difference Between Dormant Follicles and Dead Follicles?

This is the most important concept to understand about hair loss treatment.

Dormant follicles are still alive. They have become very weak and have stopped producing hair, but they are not dead. Dead follicles are completely gone. They have miniaturized to the point where they can no longer produce any hair at all. 

What to Do If PRP Is No Longer Effective for You

If PRP is no longer effective for your stage of hair loss, do not lose hope. You still have excellent options available.

Hair Transplant A hair transplant is the only way to restore hair to completely bald areas. The surgeon moves DHT-resistant follicles from the back of your head to the balding areas. These follicles will grow for your entire life.

FUE Hair Transplant FUE is the most modern technique. Individual follicles are extracted one by one. There is no linear scar at all. Recovery is very fast.

FUT Hair Transplant FUT is the strip method. A strip of skin is removed from the donor area. This allows more grafts in one session. There is a linear scar that is hidden by surrounding hair.

The Hair Transplant Procedure for Advanced Hair Loss

If you are in the advanced stages of hair loss, here is what the hair transplant procedure looks like:

The surgeon extracts DHT-resistant follicles from the back of your head. Tiny incisions are made in the balding area. The follicles are placed into these incisions.

The procedure takes 4 to 8 hours depending on the number of grafts. You can return to work in 3 to 5 days. The transplanted hairs will shed at 2 to 4 weeks. New growth starts at 3 to 4 months. Full results are visible at 12 to 18 months.

Cost of PRP Therapy in Islamabad

Factors Affecting the Cost of PRP

The number of sessions you need affects the total cost. Most patients need 3 to 4 initial sessions.

The extent of your hair loss matters. Larger areas require more injections.

The clinics reputation affects pricing. Experienced doctors may charge more.

The quality of the centrifuge equipment used affects results and pricing.

Best Doctor for PRP and Hair Transplant in Islamabad

Dr. Naveed Azhar at Hair Transplant Islamabad has nearly 20 years of experience in hair restoration. He will examine your scalp and tell you honestly whether PRP will work for you. He will not recommend PRP if your follicles are already dead. He performs both PRP and hair transplants.

Why Choose Hair Transplant Islamabad for Hair Loss Treatment

• Dr. Naveed Azhar has nearly 20 years of experience in hair restoration
• He will give you an honest assessment of whether PRP will work for you
• He offers both PRP and hair transplants under one roof
• The clinic is clean, sterile, and safe