PRP (platelet-rich plasma)
Also called PRP hair treatment, vampire hair
An expensive add-on with mixed trial results. Not a replacement for the basics.
- Evidence
- Limited
- Status in PH
- Clinic
- Typical monthly cost
- ₱10,000 per session (about)
- Time to see results
- 3 sessions or more; judged at 3 to 6 months
PRP concentrates platelets from your own blood and injects them into the scalp. One randomized placebo-controlled trial found more hair in treated areas[1], but protocols vary widely between clinics and results are inconsistent across studies.
Users on r/PhHairloss see PRP as an add-on worth considering only alongside finasteride and minoxidil, at about ₱10,000 per session[2].
What people worry about
In readers' own words, from Filipino Reddit threads. Then our answer.
Lifetime cost“Mahal, sakit sa bulsa.”
Clinic hard sells“I wasted 120k in Svenson and nothing happened.”
Several users describe free consults that turn into large packages with no lab tests and no doctor. A PDS board-certified dermatologist can diagnose the cause, order tests and prescribe first-line treatment for the price of a consult. Ask who will examine you and whether they are a licensed physician before paying.[6][7][8]
Prices and where to buy
| Item | Price | Per month | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRP for hair | ₱10,000per session (about) | Not monthly | User report |
Sold at: Derm clinics, Hair clinics.
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This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor or dermatologist before starting any prescription treatment.
Citations
- 1The effect of platelet-rich plasma in hair regrowth: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Stem Cells Transl Med, 2015.
- 2PRP treatment for receding hairline. r/PhHairloss. User reports, not medical evidence.
- 3Just bought 5mg finasteride, now what?. r/PhHairloss. User reports, not medical evidence.
- 4Hair loss treatment cost in the Philippines. ClinicFinderPH.
- 5Dailys hair loss treatment. Dailys.
- 6Svenson scam. r/PhHairloss. User reports, not medical evidence.
- 7Ghosted by Svenson. r/PhHairloss. User reports, not medical evidence.
- 8Magkano ba ang range mag pa consult?. r/PhHairloss. User reports, not medical evidence.
Status tag key: Clinic procedure.