Pattern hair loss
PRP may be considered when follicles are still active, often in earlier or moderate stages of pattern hair loss.
A doctor-led approach to understanding your hair loss and whether platelet-rich plasma may support healthier follicles and growth.
No commitment. Start with a confidential enquiry.
Understanding your options
Your own platelets, carefully prepared.
Platelet-rich plasma, known as PRP, is prepared from a small sample of your own blood. The platelet-rich portion is concentrated and placed into targeted areas of the scalp.
PRP may help support follicle health and hair growth in suitable types of hair loss. Because hair loss has many possible causes, treatment starts with a medical assessment rather than a procedure.
- Uses a concentrated preparation from your own blood
- Begins with a medical hair-loss and scalp assessment
- Personalised treatment plan with review and follow-up
Is it right for you?
First understand the cause.
PRP is not the right answer for every person or every type of hair loss. A consultation helps determine what is driving the change and what may help.
Unexpected shedding
Sudden or widespread shedding may need further investigation before any treatment is recommended.
Scalp and health review
Your medicines, nutrition, hormones, medical history and scalp health can all be relevant to the assessment.
A realistic plan
If PRP is suitable, the recommended number and timing of sessions will be personalised to you.
Your care journey
Consult and assess
We discuss your pattern of hair loss, health history, medicines, family history and goals, followed by a scalp assessment.
Investigate where useful
Blood tests or further assessment may be recommended when they can help identify an underlying factor.
Treat and review
If PRP is appropriate, your treatment schedule and follow-up are planned around your individual findings.
What to expect
Considered care.
Honest guidance.
PRP is performed using your own blood. A sample is collected, processed to concentrate the platelets, and then placed into selected areas of the scalp.
Some temporary tenderness, redness or swelling may occur. The recommended treatment course, recovery guidance and review timing will be explained before you decide to proceed.
Treatment suitability and likely outcomes differ from person to person. Results cannot be guaranteed and will be discussed during your medical consultation.
Your next step
Noticing thinning or increased shedding?
Share your concern with Dr Peer’s team. Your enquiry will help guide the most appropriate consultation and assessment.
Common questions
A little more
clarity.
Will PRP work for every type of hair loss?+
No. Different forms of hair loss have different causes and treatments. Dr Peer will assess your pattern and wider health before discussing whether PRP is appropriate.
How many sessions will I need?+
There is no single schedule for everyone. The number and timing of sessions depend on your assessment, response and treatment goals.
When might I notice a change?+
Hair growth follows a slow biological cycle, so any change takes time and varies between people. Your progress can be reviewed over the course of treatment.
Can PRP be combined with other treatment?+
Sometimes. A broader plan may include medical or lifestyle measures where appropriate. Any combination should follow a clinical assessment.
Care with Dr Aamina Peer
A broad medical view,
focused on you.
Dr Peer brings more than 25 years across clinical medicine, emergency care and global healthcare leadership. Her GP-led approach considers your wider health before recommending a targeted treatment.
- Experience
- 25+ years in medicine
- Qualification
- MBChB · ISSCA certified
- Precision
- POCUS and ultrasound certified
Begin with clarity
Ask about hair PRP.
Tell us what you would like help with. A considered medical next step begins with understanding your health and goals.
Cape Town · By appointment
Private enquiry · No commitment