What to Expect at Your First PRP Hair Restoration Session
If you're considering PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy for hair thinning, knowing exactly what happens during your first session can ease any nervousness and help you prepare. At Anahiz Aesthetics in Clermont, FL, PRP hair restoration is one of our most requested treatments — and our clients consistently say the anticipation was worse than the experience itself. Here's your complete guide to that first appointment.
Before your session, we recommend arriving well-hydrated and having eaten a light meal. Dehydration can make blood draws slightly more difficult, and proper nutrition ensures your platelets are nutrient-rich and ready to work. Avoid blood-thinning medications or supplements (aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E) for 3-5 days prior — your provider will give you specific pre-care instructions during your consultation. You should also avoid alcohol for 48 hours before treatment, as it can affect platelet quality.
The session itself begins with a simple blood draw — typically 30-60mL from your arm, similar to routine lab work. Our licensed phlebotomist performs this step, ensuring proper technique and your comfort throughout. The blood is then placed in a specialized centrifuge that spins at high speed for approximately 10-15 minutes. This separates your blood into layers, concentrating the platelets that contain the growth factors essential for stimulating your hair growth cycle.
While the centrifuge works, your scalp is prepared. The treatment area is cleaned and a topical numbing cream is applied to minimize discomfort. After 15-20 minutes of numbing, the concentrated PRP is carefully injected into the scalp using a series of small injections focused on areas of thinning. Most clients describe the sensation as mild pressure or a pinching feeling — far less painful than expected. The entire injection phase takes about 20-30 minutes depending on the treatment area.
After treatment, you may notice small bumps at injection sites, mild redness, and slight tenderness — all normal and typically resolving within 24-48 hours. You can return to normal activities immediately, though we recommend avoiding vigorous exercise, swimming, and hair washing for 24 hours. There's no visible downtime, so no one will know you had the treatment unless you tell them.
What about results? PRP hair restoration works gradually by addressing follicle miniaturization at the cellular level. Most clients notice reduced shedding within 4-6 weeks, with new growth becoming visible around months 3-4. Optimal results typically appear at 6-9 months after a series of sessions. Research published in the National Library of Medicine confirms that PRP therapy significantly increases hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia when performed in a proper clinical series.
A typical treatment plan involves 3-4 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart, followed by maintenance sessions every 3-6 months. At $150 per session for PRP Capilar, it's one of the most accessible clinical hair restoration options available. Many clients combine PRP with scalp microneedling for enhanced results — the micro-channels created during needling allow growth factors to penetrate even deeper into the follicle environment.
Wondering if you're a good candidate? Take our free hair restoration assessment to evaluate your situation, or book a consultation at Anahiz Aesthetics. Our complete hair regrowth guide covers all available treatment options, timelines, and what combination approach may work best for your specific pattern of thinning.
