PRP Treatment for Hair Loss in Stockholm

The change is gradual. Reduced hair loss is often noticeable after 3–4 weeks. Clearer density and thickness is often seen after 3–6 months, which is why we evaluate the result after the initial treatment plan.

For PRP alone against hair loss we recommend three treatments as a starting course and then evaluate the result before deciding on more. If you combine PRP with a hair transplant we recommend 6 treatments in total, spread around the different phases of the operation. Maintenance treatments may become relevant later depending on how the hair loss progresses.

You feel needle pricks in the scalp, but most people find it perfectly manageable. We always numb the area locally before the micro-injections so that the treatment is as comfortable as possible.

Before your visit: avoid NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen) for 48 hours, reduce omega-3 for a few days, skip alcohol and drink plenty of water on the day of treatment. Afterwards: wait at least 24 hours before washing your hair, avoid heavy exercise and sauna for 48 hours, and protect the scalp from strong sun during the first week. You always receive written instructions from the clinic.

As a precaution we do not treat pregnant or breastfeeding patients. PRP is based on your own plasma, but evidence and routines around pregnancy and breastfeeding are limited. Always tell us about pregnancy, breastfeeding or a planned pregnancy at the consultation so we can give you the right advice.

Wait at least 24 hours so the injection points can heal and the PRP is not disturbed. Use a mild shampoo and lukewarm water the first time, and rub the scalp gently.

Yes, it matters a great deal. The quality of the PRP system determines how many living platelets can be isolated intact, which directly affects the result. Simpler open tubes give a lower concentration and an increased risk of contamination. At Akacia Medical we use exclusively closed premium systems from Arthrex ACP® and RegenLab® – two of the most clinically documented systems on the market – because they give a more controlled separation and a higher, more consistent therapeutic concentration than simpler tube systems. Read more about why we chose these systems.

The effect is not permanent. Clearer density is often seen 3–6 months after the starting course, and without maintenance the effect gradually fades – usually within 6–12 months after the last treatment, because the cause of the hair loss remains. That is why we evaluate the result after the starting course and set up an individual maintenance plan, usually one to two treatments per year.

The most common are tenderness, slight swelling, redness and small bruises in the scalp that resolve within a couple of days, sometimes a headache the same day. Some notice a brief increase in shedding during the first weeks before new hairs grow out. Infection is very rare when the treatment is performed sterilely in closed systems, and because the plasma is your own the risk of allergy is very low.

About 10–60 ml depending on the size of the area and the system used – roughly the same as a routine blood test. The blood is centrifuged in a closed Arthrex ACP® or RegenLab® tube so that the platelet-rich plasma can be isolated and injected directly.

Yes, most people with a fear of needles manage the treatment well. The blood sample is taken by licensed staff just like at a health centre, the scalp is numbed locally before the micro-injections, and the needles used are very thin. Tell us about your fear at the consultation and we will adapt the pace.

They are usually complements rather than alternatives. Minoxidil and finasteride work for as long as they are used; PRP gives a powerful stimulus in courses and can enhance the effect of the medication. For bald areas where the follicles have stopped producing hair, a hair transplant is the only permanent solution. At the consultation we go through which combination suits your type of hair loss.