How to Inject Your Way to a Thicker Head of Hair

Of all the hair loss remedies out there, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) might be the weirdest—at least in terms of delivery. PRP involves injecting your own plasma into your scalp in order to supercharge hair follicles, but its short-term results can make up for that somewhat invasive process.

Plasma injections are not a replacement for the core hair loss treatments—finasteride/dutasteride and minoxidil—says Dr. Benjamin Paul, facial plastic surgeon and hair restoration surgeon at NYC’s Manhattan Surgical Suites. PRP reduces inflammation and fortifies cellular tissue. “Within two weeks of treatment, you will notice a reduction in shedding,” Dr. Paul explains. “And within two months, you will see even more significant improvement, lasting as long as six months…

Click to read more at gq.com