Scalp PRP

• Early thinning or reduced density along the hairline or crown
• People who prefer using material derived from their own blood
• Those looking to support other hair-loss care such as medication

PRP is not suitable for everyone; suitability is confirmed after a scalp assessment at consultation.

• 01

  Where you are now, and where we start

  What the blood-derived platelet concentrate contains and the evidence for it by type of hair loss

• 02

  The change you want, the impression you keep

  PRP is not suitable for everyone; suitability is confirmed after a scalp assessment at consultation.

• 03

  How it differs from similar options

  Scalp PRP, Scalp Exosome 5cc and topical medication all aim to support thinning hair, but they differ in what is used and how it is delivered, so they suit different situations.

• 04

  Health information and recovery schedule

  Little downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day. A topical numbing cream may be used for comfort. Temporary redness, mild tenderness or pinpoint swelling at the injection sites may occur. Follow the scalp aftercare — such as when to wash your hair — that we provide.

We confirm the hair loss diagnosis first, then explain how the blood is drawn and separated, what the platelet concentrate contains and the evidence for it, and what treatment goes alongside.

A small amount of blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. Platelets release growth factors — such as PDGF, VEGF and IGF — that are involved in follicle signaling, local blood supply and the hair growth cycle. The concentrated plasma is injected into the scalp at the level of the follicles. PRP is often used alongside medication or other in-clinic treatments as part of a plan.

How it works

• 01

  Concentrated from your own blood

  A small blood sample is spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets, so the material injected comes from your own body.

• 02

  Growth factors do the signaling

  Concentrated platelets release growth factors such as PDGF, VEGF and IGF, which are involved in follicle signaling, local blood supply and the hair growth cycle.

• 03

  Placed at follicle depth

  The plasma is injected into the scalp at the level of the follicles across the areas planned at consultation, rather than applied only to the surface.

• 04

  Support over a course

  PRP is intended to support the environment around existing follicles gradually, which is why it is usually done as a course and often alongside medication.

1. 01

   Scalp and hair examination

   Scalp and hair assessment

2. 02

   Telling the causes apart

   Blood draw from the arm

3. 03

   Order of treatment

   Hair-loss treatment is usually done as a course — for example several sessions spaced a few weeks apart — with a maintenance interval decided at consultation. Changes appear gradually over months. (Results vary by individual.)

What the procedure is like

• Little downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day. A topical numbing cream may be used for comfort.
• Temporary redness, mild tenderness or pinpoint swelling at the injection sites may occur.
• Follow the scalp aftercare — such as when to wash your hair — that we provide.

Safety & considerations

PRP is not suitable for everyone and is usually part of a wider plan rather than a stand-alone cure. Whether it suits your scalp is confirmed at consultation. Effects vary by individual, and side effects may occur.

1. DAY 0

   Session day

   Blood draw, preparation and scalp injections; brief redness or tenderness may follow. Most people return to daily activities the same day.

2. DAY 1-3

   Settling

   Any redness, tenderness or pinpoint swelling at the injection sites generally eases.

3. WEEK 3-6

   Repeat sessions

   PRP is usually done as a course, with sessions spaced a few weeks apart as planned at consultation.

4. MONTH 3-4

   Gradual change

   Some people notice reduced shedding or better-supported density as the course continues, appearing gradually rather than immediately. (Results vary by individual.)

5. ONGOING

   Maintenance

   A maintenance interval is decided at consultation, often combined with medication and regular follow-up.

Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.

• Q. What exactly is injected in Scalp PRP?

  We draw your own blood, spin it in a centrifuge to collect the platelet-rich fraction, and inject that into your scalp. What sets it apart is that it is not an outside drug, but material obtained from your own blood. The blood draw and the injections are done in the same visit, and it usually does not take long.

• Q. Can I have PRP on its own instead of hair loss medication?

  It cannot replace medication. In male and female pattern hair loss, the strongest evidence sits with topical minoxidil and oral treatment, and we regard PRP as an adjunctive method added on top of those. We confirm the diagnosis first, settle where standard treatment belongs, and only then discuss whether to run PRP alongside it.

• Q. If it is my own blood, does that mean there are no side effects?

  Even with your own blood, infection or inflammation can arise during the draw, the processing and the injection, so a sterile procedure matters. Pain and swelling at the injection sites and a headache are part of the common course. If you take anticoagulants or have a blood disorder, please tell us in advance, as the treatment may then be restricted.

• Q. How many sessions does it take before we can judge the result?

  One or two sessions are not enough to judge; we assess after several sessions spaced apart. Hair grows in cycles, so it takes a few months before a change can be confirmed. At the start we photograph your scalp and later take the same shot from the same position, so the comparison holds up.

• Q. I have not been diagnosed with hair loss, but my hair seems to be shedding a lot. Can I still have it?

  The right order is to identify the cause first. Sudden shedding can come from something else entirely, such as childbirth, a serious illness, a thyroid disorder or low iron, and in those cases the hair recovers once the cause is treated. We run the necessary tests first and build the plan around the results.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for Scalp PRP in Gangnam, Seoul?

  Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding — at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the first thing we look at for this treatment is “What the blood-derived platelet concentrate contains and the evidence for it by type of hair loss”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

• Q. Where can I get Scalp PRP in Seoul?

  At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.