Thicker-looking hair, from your own blood

For pattern thinning where follicles are still alive, the evidence says it helps: a systematic review of 27 controlled trials found an average gain of about 25.6 hairs per square centimeter versus saline, though the authors rated the evidence low quality. It works best alongside minoxidil or finasteride. It doesn’t regrow hair on a fully bald area, and we’ll assess that at your consult.

PRP hair treatment uses a draw of your own blood, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, then injected across the thinning areas of the scalp. The platelets’ growth factors are meant to prolong the follicle’s growth phase and improve blood supply. A course is three to four sessions, four to six weeks apart, then maintenance every four to six months.

It depends on the number of sessions in your first-year plan, whether PRF is added, how much scalp is treated, and whether maintenance is bundled. We’ll go over the full cost at your consult. At Skinovatio Arlington Heights, every treatment starts with a consultation and a written plan, the small non-refundable deposit comes off your treatment, and Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna are available for a course.

No. PRP for hair loss is elective and not FDA-approved, so insurance plans don’t cover it. Financing through Affirm, Afterpay, or Klarna is how most people spread the cost of a course.

Shedding slows first, usually by month two or three. Density changes were most commonly reported after the third month in the reviewed trials, and patient reports say to allow four months. We recommend judging it at six months with a photo taken in the same light as your starting photo.

Moderately, and not equally for everyone. Meta-analyses find higher hair density at three and six months versus placebo, but not a significant change in hair count or diameter, and the studies are small with varied methods. Younger patients, women, and people also using minoxidil tend to do better. Individual results vary.

Yes, for female pattern thinning at the part, and the network analysis found female patients responded at least as well as men. It isn’t the right treatment for postpartum shedding that will settle on its own, or for loss caused by thyroid, iron, or medication, where the cause needs treating first, and we’ll help identify which applies.

The blood draw is a standard arm draw. Each injection feels like pressure and a sting, and we use topical numbing and cold air or vibration to reduce discomfort. The scalp is tender for about a day and some people get a headache. Patient reports call it mild.

Yes. Wait until the next day, then wash gently with your usual shampoo. It’s best to skip dye and harsh styling products for a few days, and keep heavy sweating and swimming off the scalp for 24 to 48 hours. You can wear a cap out of the office.

Yes, we honor existing vouchers at Skinovatio Arlington Heights. A voucher usually covers one session, and the course is three to four sessions, so at your first visit we’ll lay out the full plan and the financing options for the rest.

There’s nothing to undo. If you aren’t seeing a response after a full course, you can stop, and we’ll let you know if we don’t think continuing is worthwhile.