Treatments
PRP Hair Treatment in India
Quick answer
PRP hair treatment injects platelet-rich plasma, made from your own blood, into the scalp to support thinning hair. It suits people with early pattern hair loss and is sometimes used alongside medicines or a transplant. Each session is short, but several sessions are usually needed, so travellers often combine it with other plans.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-27
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At a glance
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared by spinning a small blood sample to concentrate platelets, which contain growth factors. Injected into the scalp, it may help weakened follicles grow thicker hair. Evidence suggests benefit for some people with androgenetic alopecia, though results vary.
PRP is generally given in a series of sessions, spaced weeks apart, then as maintenance. It does not grow hair where follicles have died, so it works best in early thinning. It is also used to support healing after a transplant.
Who needs prp hair treatment
- Early male or female pattern hair thinning
- People who cannot use or prefer to add to hair loss medicines
- Support after a hair transplant
- Selected cases of diffuse thinning after medical causes are ruled out
How it is done
- The doctor examines your scalp and may order blood tests to rule out other causes.
- A small amount of blood is drawn from your arm.
- The blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate platelet-rich plasma.
- The scalp is numbed with cream or a nerve block.
- PRP is injected into areas of thinning using fine needles.
- You can go home immediately; sessions are repeated as planned.
Before you travel to India
- Photos of your scalp thinning over time
- Blood tests such as thyroid, iron and vitamin levels, if available
- Medicines list, including blood thinners and aspirin
- Plan how to complete further sessions at home or on return visits
Recovery and flying home
- No downtime; it is an outpatient procedure
- Scalp tenderness or swelling may last a day or two
- Avoid washing hair for the time your doctor advises
- Flying is possible soon after a session
- Results appear gradually over months and need maintenance
Risks
- Pain or tenderness at injection sites
- Mild bleeding or bruising
- Headache
- Infection, rare
- Limited or no response
Alternatives
- Minoxidil or finasteride
- Low-level laser therapy
- Hair transplant for established baldness
Conditions treated
Hospitals in India for prp hair treatment
Frequently asked questions
Does PRP really work for hair loss?
Some studies show improvement in hair density for pattern hair loss. Results vary, and not everyone responds. The doctor will discuss realistic expectations.
How many sessions are needed?
A course of several sessions spaced weeks apart is common, followed by maintenance. Your doctor sets the schedule.
Can I continue PRP sessions at home after starting in India?
Yes. Many clinics worldwide offer PRP. Ask your Indian doctor for treatment notes so a local clinic can continue.
Is PRP safe?
It uses your own blood, so allergy risk is low. Mild pain and swelling are common. Sterile technique prevents infection.
Can PRP be combined with a hair transplant?
Yes. It is sometimes used during or after transplant to support healing and growth.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-27. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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