Results
Some suitable patients may notice improved hair density or quality over time. Response varies, and a course and maintenance plan may be discussed.
Hair · Book with Dr Varma, family physician
PRP for hair
Support suitable patterns of hair thinning with physician-led PRP treatment.
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Before you decide
Physician-led platelet-rich plasma treatment to support suitable patterns of hair thinning.
- Your practitioner
- Dr Varma · Family physician — injectable and prescription-related care
- Consultation and treatment budget
- Consultation: $100 CAD. Treatment price is confirmed for your individual plan. Call to enquire or review what your quote covers.
- Expected change
- Some suitable patients may notice improved hair density or quality over time. Response varies, and a course and maintenance plan may be discussed.
- Recovery
- Scalp tenderness, redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding or headache can occur. Most people return to routine activities promptly, but individual recovery varies.
Risks and suitability
- Pain, bruising, bleeding, swelling or infection can occur
- Temporary headache or scalp sensitivity is possible
- PRP does not suit every cause of hair loss and may produce little or no meaningful improvement
PRP does not address every cause of hair loss. Some people see no meaningful improvement despite completing a course.
A consultation does not guarantee that treatment will be offered and does not oblige you to proceed. Your practitioner will discuss suitable options, alternatives, material risks, limitations, recovery, price and consent before treatment.
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Frequently asked questions
No. Suitability depends on the cause and pattern. Sudden, patchy or unexplained hair loss may need investigation or referral before aesthetic treatment is considered.
Protocols commonly involve a course, but the appropriate number and value of continuing depend on your assessment and response. No course can guarantee regrowth.
PRP scalp injections are assessed and performed by Dr Varma.
About the treatment
A plan shaped around you
PRP for hair uses platelet-rich plasma prepared from your own blood and injected into selected areas of the scalp. Dr Varma will review your history and pattern of hair loss to decide whether PRP could play a useful role. Because hair thinning has many possible causes, he may recommend further investigation or another form of care first.
Your appointment
What to expect
- 1
Discuss your hair concerns, medical history and the pattern of thinning
- 2
Have a small blood sample taken and prepared to separate the platelet-rich plasma
- 3
Receive a series of small scalp injections if PRP is suitable for you
- 4
Leave with aftercare guidance and a clear plan for review or further sessions
Recovery
Scalp tenderness, redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding or headache can occur. Most people return to routine activities promptly, but individual recovery varies.
Your practitioner
Dr Varma
Family physician — injectable and prescription-related care. MUDr, BSc, DFSRH, MRCGP, CCFP, MSCP
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