Thinning Hair? How PRP Hair Restoration Works (and Who It Helps)

Does PRP work for thinning hair? PRP (platelet-rich plasma) hair restoration uses growth factors concentrated from your own blood to stimulate hair follicles and support thicker, healthier growth. It works best for early-to-moderate thinning where follicles are weakened but still active — it cannot regrow hair where follicles are completely gone.

At The Body Shop Aesthetics & Wellness in Murray, Utah, PRP is a non-surgical option for people noticing thinning, shedding or a receding hairline. Here is how it works and who tends to benefit.

How does PRP hair restoration work?

A small amount of your blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, which are rich in growth factors. That plasma is then injected into the scalp where thinning is occurring. The growth factors help “wake up” dormant follicles and support the hair growth cycle. Because it uses your own blood, the risk of allergic reaction is low.

Who is a good candidate?

• People with early-to-moderate thinning or shedding
• Those with a receding hairline or widening part who still have active follicles
• Both men and women looking for a non-surgical option

PRP works with follicles that are struggling but alive. Where hair loss is complete and follicles are no longer present, PRP cannot create new ones — a candid consultation will tell you which category you are in.

What results are realistic?

Hair grows slowly, so results take time. Most people are advised a series of sessions, and improvements in thickness and shedding typically appear gradually over several months. Maintenance sessions help hold results. Outcomes vary with the cause and stage of your hair loss.

What to expect at your appointment

The visit includes the blood draw, processing the PRP, and injections into the scalp after the area is made comfortable. Most people return to normal activity the same day, with only brief tenderness.

PRP and other regenerative options

PRP hair restoration is part of a broader family of regenerative treatments. In some plans, add-ons like PRF or exosomes are discussed to support results — your provider will explain what is appropriate for you.

Frequently asked questions

How many sessions will I need?

Typically a series spaced several weeks apart, with periodic maintenance. The exact plan is set at consultation.

Is it painful?

Most people tolerate it well; the scalp is made comfortable before injections, and discomfort is usually brief.

When will I see results?

Gradually, over several months, as the hair cycle responds. Results vary by person.

The Body Shop Aesthetics & Wellness in Murray, Utah sees patients from across the Salt Lake Valley, including Holladay, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights and Salt Lake City. To find out whether PRP is a fit for your hair, call (385) 436-4859. This article is educational and not medical advice.