PRP Therapy

Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology offers PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy under medical dermatology for conditions including alopecia and hair thinning, as well as in combination with microneedling for enhanced skin rejuvenation. PRP is derived from the patient's own blood, concentrated to amplify growth factor delivery to treated tissue for natural regenerative outcomes.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy at Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology harnesses the body's own regenerative biology to stimulate tissue repair and growth. The procedure begins with a small blood draw processed in an on-site centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelet fraction. The resulting PRP — enriched with growth factors including PDGF, VEGF, TGF-β, and IGF-1 — is then applied or injected directly into the target area. The primary clinical application at the practice is for androgenetic alopecia and other forms of hair thinning. Injected into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles, PRP growth factors signal dormant follicles to re-enter active growth phases, improve follicular blood supply, and extend the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle. Patients typically undergo an initial series of three to four monthly sessions followed by maintenance treatments every three to six months. Results are cumulative and most pronounced in patients with early-to-moderate hair loss rather than areas of complete follicular loss. PRP is also offered as an adjunct to microneedling procedures, where it is applied topically to the skin immediately after needling. The micro-channels created during the procedure serve as conduits for direct growth factor delivery into the dermis, enhancing collagen synthesis, reducing post-procedure redness, and accelerating wound healing. This combination is popular among Bay Area patients seeking to optimize outcomes from skin rejuvenation treatments. As an autologous biological therapy, PRP carries a minimal risk profile — the primary material comes from the patient's own blood, eliminating concerns about foreign body reactions. All PRP procedures at Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology are conducted under board-certified dermatologist supervision, with protocol customization based on individual patient assessment. Consultations are required to evaluate candidacy and design an appropriate treatment plan.