PRP for Hair Loss + Hair Restoration
Before we inject your scalp, let's find out why you're losing hair.
Hair loss is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Genetics, hormones, thyroid dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, medications, rapid weight change, illness, inflammatory conditions and other factors can all affect the hair cycle.
At Bolus, we do not begin with the assumption that you need PRP. We begin by determining what may be driving the problem.
Diagnosis before treatment.
Comprehensive history.
Hair and scalp assessment.
Laboratory evaluation when indicated.
Identification of potential contributors.
Individualized treatment strategy.
PRP only when PRP actually makes sense.
Hair loss is not one condition.
Spending thousands of dollars on hair restoration makes little sense if the primary driver has never been identified.
Pattern Hair Loss
Androgenetic alopecia is a common cause of progressive hair thinning in both men and women. Genetics and androgen signaling contribute to progressive follicular miniaturization.
VIEW PRP RESEARCHTelogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium typically presents as more diffuse shedding and may follow illness, physiologic stress, rapid weight change, nutritional issues, medications or other triggers.
LEARN ABOUT TELOGEN EFFLUVIUMThyroid + Endocrine Factors
Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can be associated with widespread shedding. Other endocrine and hormonal conditions may also influence hair patterns depending on the individual.
VIEW THYROID RESEARCHNutrition + Deficiency
Iron status and selected nutritional factors may be relevant in some patients. The answer is not automatically a supplement panel. Testing should be guided by history and clinical findings.
VIEW NUTRITION RESEARCHInflammatory + Autoimmune Loss
Alopecia areata and inflammatory scalp disorders are fundamentally different from ordinary pattern hair loss and may require a different diagnostic and treatment pathway.
Scarring Alopecia
Some inflammatory disorders can permanently damage follicles. A presentation concerning for scarring alopecia deserves appropriate medical evaluation rather than simply proceeding with cosmetic scalp injections.
Sometimes the answer isn't PRP.
A patient may need an underlying medical or nutritional contributor addressed, medication management, conventional hair-loss therapy, dermatologic evaluation, PRP, combination treatment or another strategy entirely.
The goal is not to sell everyone PRP. The goal is to build the right treatment plan.
Assess first. Treat second.
History
We evaluate onset, progression, shedding, family history, health changes, medications, weight changes, hormones, nutrition and other potential contributors.
Scalp
We evaluate the scalp and pattern of loss rather than assuming every patient has the same type of alopecia.
Labs
Clinically appropriate laboratory testing is selected based on the patient's history, presentation and potential contributors.
Interpret
The clinical picture and laboratory findings are reviewed together rather than treating an isolated laboratory number.
Plan
We develop and discuss an individualized strategy. PRP is recommended only when it has an appropriate role in that strategy.
We do not start with a treatment menu.
What is PRP hair restoration?
Platelet rich plasma is prepared from the patient's own blood. The platelet-rich fraction is then injected into selected areas of the scalp as part of an individualized hair-restoration strategy.
Your Own Blood
PRP is autologous. Blood is drawn and processed to prepare the platelet-rich fraction used for treatment.
Evidence Matters
PRP has been studied most extensively for androgenetic alopecia. Research supports potential improvements in hair density and hair-loss outcomes, although treatment protocols and study quality vary.
Not A Cure
PRP does not eliminate genetics, aging, hormonal influences or every underlying cause of hair loss. Response varies and ongoing treatment or maintenance may be appropriate.
They are not the same thing.
PRP and exosomes are both discussed in regenerative aesthetics, but they are fundamentally different.
PRP
Platelet rich plasma is prepared from the patient's own blood. It contains the patient's plasma and a concentrated platelet-rich fraction. PRP has a growing clinical evidence base for selected types of hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia, and may be injected into the scalp when clinically appropriate.
Exosomes
Exosomes are microscopic extracellular vesicles involved in communication between cells. They are not platelets, they are not plasma and they are not the same thing as PRP. Commercial exosome products are manufactured products rather than PRP prepared from a patient's own blood.
Does Bolus inject exosomes?
No. There are currently no FDA-approved exosome products. Bolus does not inject exosome products into the scalp, face, body or intimate tissue.
Selected exosome-containing cosmetic products may be used topically in appropriate aesthetic procedures. Topical cosmetic application is different from injection.
PRP is different. It is prepared from the patient's own blood and may be injected when the treatment is clinically appropriate.
Products marketed using terms such as exosomes, stem cells, extracellular vesicles, polynucleotides, PDRN or other regenerative terminology should not automatically be assumed to be equivalent to PRP or appropriate for injection.
What's really driving your hair loss?
Hair loss can look similar while having very different causes. Our Hair Loss Quiz will help identify patterns worth discussing and guide you toward the appropriate next step.
The quiz is educational and does not diagnose a medical condition or replace a clinical evaluation.
Find the cause before choosing the treatment.
This is not a quick PRP sales consultation. It is a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand your hair-loss pattern, investigate clinically relevant contributors and develop an individualized treatment strategy.
Assessment investment
Treatment is not included in the $695 assessment. If treatment is recommended, individualized treatment programs start at $995 and vary according to the diagnosis, treatment strategy and patient's goals.
The assessment may result in recommendations ranging from nutrition or supplementation to topical or medical strategies, PRP, combination treatment or referral for additional evaluation.
Hair restoration should be evidence-informed.
PRP + Alopecia
A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis included 43 randomized controlled trials and 1,877 participants. PRP improved several hair-loss outcomes, particularly hair density and reduction in hair loss, although protocols varied substantially.
VIEW THE RESEARCHPRP + Androgenetic Alopecia
A meta-analysis of randomized trials found increased hair density with PRP compared with placebo in androgenetic alopecia, while also emphasizing substantial heterogeneity and limitations in evidence quality.
VIEW THE RESEARCHTelogen Effluvium + Laboratory Evaluation
A large retrospective study of more than 3,000 patients evaluated laboratory factors including iron status, thyroid function and selected vitamin and mineral measures, illustrating why diffuse shedding may warrant an individualized workup.
VIEW THE RESEARCHThyroid + Hair
Thyroid hormones influence multiple tissues, including skin and hair. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have been associated with widespread hair shedding.
VIEW THE RESEARCHPRP + Hair Loss FAQs
Does PRP actually regrow hair?
PRP has evidence supporting improvement in hair density and other outcomes in appropriately selected patients, particularly those with androgenetic alopecia. It is not guaranteed to regrow hair and results vary substantially by diagnosis and patient.
Why do I need an assessment before PRP?
Because hair loss has many possible causes. Pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium, thyroid-related shedding, nutritional problems, inflammatory disease and scarring alopecia require different approaches. PRP should not replace an appropriate evaluation.
What is included in the $695 assessment?
The Comprehensive Hair Loss Assessment includes the consultation, hair and scalp evaluation, clinically indicated laboratory testing, review and interpretation of results and development and discussion of an individualized treatment strategy.
Does the $695 assessment include PRP treatment?
No. Treatment is separate. If treatment is recommended after the evaluation, individualized treatment programs start at $995 and vary according to the treatment plan.
What are exosomes?
Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles involved in communication between cells. They can carry proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. They are not platelets and they are not the same thing as PRP.
Are exosomes the same as PRP?
No. PRP is an autologous blood product prepared from the patient's own blood. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles. The terms should not be used interchangeably.
Does Bolus inject exosomes?
No. There are currently no FDA-approved exosome products. Bolus does not inject exosome products. Selected exosome-containing cosmetic products may be used topically in appropriate aesthetic procedures, but topical cosmetic application is different from injection.
Are exosomes FDA approved for hair loss?
No. There are currently no FDA-approved exosome products, including an exosome product approved specifically for treating hair loss.
Does PRP work on completely bald areas?
PRP should not be presented as a method for recreating follicles that are no longer viable. The pattern, duration and degree of follicular miniaturization or loss are important considerations during assessment.
Can thyroid problems cause hair loss?
Yes. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can be associated with diffuse hair shedding. Whether thyroid testing is appropriate depends on the clinical history and presentation.
Can rapid weight loss cause shedding?
Major physiologic changes, including rapid weight loss and inadequate nutritional intake, may contribute to telogen effluvium in susceptible patients. The underlying circumstances should be evaluated rather than assuming PRP alone will correct the problem.
Can PRP be combined with other hair treatments?
Yes. Depending on the diagnosis and individual circumstances, PRP may be one component of a broader strategy. Treatment should be selected after evaluation rather than automatically combining therapies.
How many PRP treatments will I need?
There is no universal treatment number that is appropriate for every patient. Treatment frequency and maintenance depend on diagnosis, response, treatment protocol and the broader hair-restoration strategy.
Does Bolus accept insurance for the hair-loss assessment or treatment?
No. Bolus Med Spa does not accept or bill insurance for consultations, laboratory services, treatments, procedures, products or other services. HSA and FSA cards may be accepted when permitted by the patient's plan. Bolus does not obtain prior authorizations or complete insurance, HSA or FSA reimbursement paperwork.
Before spending money treating hair loss, understand why it's happening.
Your treatment plan may include PRP. It may include something else entirely. The first step is determining what your hair and scalp are telling us.
