PRP therapy generates a lot of questions — and understandably so. It's a treatment that sounds almost too good to be true: using your own blood to rejuvenate skin, restore hair, and improve sexual wellness. Here, we answer the questions we hear most often from patients considering PRP for the first time.
Does PRP hurt?
Most patients describe PRP treatments as well-tolerated. For facial treatments, topical numbing cream is applied 30–45 minutes before the procedure, making the experience comfortable. For scalp injections, topical numbing is also used. For sexual wellness treatments, topical anesthesia is applied to ensure comfort. The blood draw is the same as any routine blood test.
How many sessions do I need?
Most patients undergo an initial series of 3–4 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart, followed by maintenance treatments every 6–12 months. The exact number depends on the treatment area, the severity of the concern, and your individual biological response. Your physician will design a protocol specific to your goals.
How long do results last?
PRP results are progressive and long-lasting — but not permanent. The collagen and tissue regeneration stimulated by PRP is your own biology, and it continues to be subject to the natural aging process. Most patients maintain results with annual or biannual maintenance treatments. Hair restoration results require ongoing maintenance because hair loss is a continuing biological process.
Is PRP safe?
PRP is one of the safest treatments in aesthetic medicine because it uses your own blood — eliminating the risk of allergic reaction, rejection, or transmission of disease. Side effects are minimal and temporary: mild redness, swelling, and bruising at injection sites that typically resolve within 24–72 hours.
Who is not a good candidate for PRP?
PRP is not appropriate for patients with active infections at the treatment site, certain blood disorders (thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction), patients on blood thinners (in some cases), active cancer, or pregnancy. A thorough medical history and physician consultation will determine your candidacy.
