Overview

What PRP hair restoration is and how it works

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is the fraction of your blood that carries platelets and the growth factors they release when tissue needs repair. A small sample is drawn from your arm, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets several times above normal, and the plasma is injected in a grid of small, shallow injections across the thinning areas of the scalp. The growth factors improve blood supply to the follicles, wake follicles that have gone dormant and prolong the growth phase of the hair cycle, so hairs grow thicker and shed less.

PRP works on follicles that are miniaturized, meaning still present but producing thin, short hairs. That is the pattern in early to moderate androgenetic alopecia, the common hereditary thinning in women and men, and in shedding after stress, illness, pregnancy or weight loss. It does not create follicles where they are gone, which is why treating early gives the best results. PRP is drug-free and uses only your own blood, so it can be combined with topical or oral treatments your dermatologist prescribes.

Patients from Manhasset, Great Neck, Port Washington and across Nassau County come to Rethink at the first signs of a widening part, a thinning crown or a receding hairline, and after shedding that has not recovered on its own within six months.

What it treats

What PRP hair restoration treats

PRP helps most where follicles are weakened but present. A scalp examination at the consultation confirms the pattern, and Tami will say so if a dermatology referral, blood work or another approach should come first.

  • Hereditary thinning in women: a widening part and a thinner ponytail
  • Male pattern thinning at the crown and hairline in early to moderate stages
  • A receding hairline and thinning temples
  • Shedding after pregnancy, illness, surgery or rapid weight loss
  • Thinning related to menopause and hormonal change
  • Fine, weak hair that breaks easily
  • Support after a hair transplant, to strengthen grafts and surrounding hair
  • Maintenance for patients whose thinning is stable

How it works

How a PRP hair session works at Rethink

A session takes 45 to 60 minutes in a private treatment suite at 496 Plandome Road in Manhasset. New patients begin with a complimentary consultation and scalp assessment.

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Consultation and scalp assessment

Tami reviews your medical history, medications, family history of hair loss and how long the thinning has been present, and examines the scalp and the hair shafts. Where the cause is unclear, blood work for thyroid, iron and vitamin D is recommended first. Photographs are taken so that progress can be compared.

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Blood draw and preparation

A small sample of blood, about the amount of a routine lab test, is drawn from your arm and spun in a centrifuge for about ten minutes. The platelet-rich layer is separated and drawn into syringes. Meanwhile the scalp is cleansed and, if you wish, a topical anesthetic or cooling is applied.

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Injections

The PRP is injected in a grid of small, shallow injections about a centimeter apart across the thinning areas, with a very fine needle. The scalp is less sensitive than the face, and most patients describe brief pinches and pressure. The injection phase takes 15 to 20 minutes.

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Aftercare and the series

Leave the scalp dry for the rest of the day and wash it gently the next morning. Skip strenuous exercise, saunas and harsh styling products for 24 to 48 hours. Sessions are spaced four to six weeks apart, usually three to four in the first series, with a maintenance session every six to twelve months.

Results

Results, timeline and downtime

Hair grows slowly, so PRP results follow the hair cycle. Shedding usually decreases first, within four to eight weeks of the first session. New growth and thicker shafts become visible at three to four months, and the full result of a series shows at six to nine months. Studies of PRP for androgenetic alopecia report increases in hair density and shaft thickness in most patients after three to four sessions; how much depends on how early treatment starts and on the underlying cause.

Downtime is minimal. The scalp may feel tight or tender for a day, and small bumps or pinpoint bruising at the injection sites resolve within a day or two. You can return to work immediately, and hair can be styled normally the next day. Results are maintained with a session every six to twelve months, because the underlying tendency to thin continues; patients who stop treatment lose the gain gradually over a year or more.

Candidates and safety

Who is a good candidate for PRP hair restoration

PRP suits women and men with early to moderate thinning who still have hair in the affected area, and patients with shedding that has not recovered. It suits patients who want a drug-free option, who cannot or prefer not to take oral medication, and those already using minoxidil or finasteride who want to add to the effect. General health matters, because the platelets come from your own blood: a healthy diet, iron and vitamin D levels and thyroid function all influence the result.

PRP is not recommended for completely bald areas, for scarring alopecias such as lichen planopilaris or for active scalp infection, and it is postponed during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Low platelet counts, blood disorders, anticoagulant therapy, active cancer and uncontrolled diabetes are reasons to decline or to coordinate with your physician first. Smoking and heavy alcohol use reduce the quality of the plasma, and Tami will discuss what to change before the first session. If the examination points to a medical cause, she refers you to a dermatologist before treating.

Pricing

From $400 per sessionStarting price

PRP hair restoration cost in Manhasset

PRP hair restoration is $400 per session, including the blood draw, preparation of the plasma and the injections. A first series is usually three to four sessions four to six weeks apart, followed by maintenance every six to twelve months, so the full course is quoted at your complimentary consultation. Blood work, if recommended, is discussed at the consultation. Treatment packages and payment plans are available. PRP for hair is a cosmetic treatment and is not covered by insurance.

Serving Manhasset, Great Neck, Port Washington and Garden City, Nassau County and Long Island's North Shore. New patients receive a complimentary consultation.

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Why Rethink

Why patients choose Rethink for hair restoration

PRP hair restoration at Rethink is performed by Tami Abramov, MSN, FNP-BC, a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She draws the blood, prepares the plasma and places every injection herself, and her clinical background in emergency medicine and interventional radiology shows in the precision and comfort of the injections and in how carefully the cause of thinning is assessed before anything is scheduled.

The practice sees one patient at a time in a private suite in Manhasset, on Long Island’s North Shore. Photographs at each visit make progress measurable, and the plan can include vitamin injections or IV support where a deficiency is part of the picture. Consultations are complimentary, and Tami tells you honestly whether PRP is likely to help your pattern of hair loss.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does PRP work for hair loss?

For early to moderate hereditary thinning and for shedding with follicles still present, yes: clinical studies report increased hair count and shaft thickness after a series of three to four sessions, and most patients notice less shedding within two months and visibly denser hair by month four to six. It does not regrow hair on completely bald areas.

How many PRP treatments are needed for hair?

A first series of three to four sessions, four to six weeks apart, followed by a maintenance session every six to twelve months. Patients with more advanced thinning or a slow response sometimes add a fifth or sixth session.

How long does it take for PRP to work on hair?

Shedding decreases first, within four to eight weeks. New growth and thicker hairs appear at three to four months, and the full result of the series shows at six to nine months, following the natural pace of the hair cycle.

Does PRP hair treatment hurt?

The scalp is less sensitive than the face. Most patients describe brief pinches and pressure during the 15 to 20 minutes of injections, and topical numbing or cooling is available. Tenderness afterward lasts about a day.

How much is PRP for hair loss in Manhasset?

PRP hair restoration at Rethink is $400 per session. A first series of three to four sessions is quoted as a course at your complimentary consultation, and packages and payment plans are available. Insurance does not cover PRP for hair.

Is PRP hair restoration permanent?

The hair you regrow is real hair and lasts through its normal cycle, but the tendency to thin continues, so maintenance every six to twelve months is needed to hold the result. Patients who stop treatment lose the improvement gradually.

Can PRP be combined with minoxidil, finasteride or a hair transplant?

Yes. PRP adds to the effect of topical minoxidil and oral or topical finasteride prescribed by your dermatologist, and it is often used before and after hair transplant surgery to strengthen grafts and the surrounding hair. Tell Tami what you already use so the plan fits around it.

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Book a complimentary consultation

Book a complimentary consultation in Manhasset. Tami will examine your scalp, tell you whether PRP is likely to help your pattern of thinning and quote the series before anything is scheduled.

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