- Autologous — concentrated from your own blood, no synthetic filler
- Used to support thinning hair and skin quality
- Series-based: a planned course of sessions
- Scalp for early thinning · face for texture and tone
- Performed start to finish by Dr. Trentin, MD
- Minimal downtime — typically mild redness or tenderness
What PRP Is
Platelet-rich plasma is concentrated from your own blood. A small sample is drawn, then separated in a centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich layer — the fraction that carries growth factors. That concentrate is reintroduced into the scalp or skin. Because the material is autologous — entirely your own — there is no synthetic substance and no plasma allergy risk. PRP is biological. It is not a device and not a drug, and it is used to support the tissue, not as an FDA-approved treatment for hair regrowth.
Scalp and Skin
On the scalp, PRP is used to support early thinning and reduced density — the diffuse shedding many people notice at the part line or crown before any bare patch appears. On the face, PRP is used to support texture, tone, and overall skin quality, and it pairs naturally with microneedling. PRP suits early, active thinning. It does not replace a transplant where follicles are already gone, and Dr. Trentin will tell you directly when PRP is the wrong tool for what you want.
How Dr. Trentin Approaches PRP
Hair loss and skin change have causes — thyroid, iron, hormones, medications, stress, nutrition. An Internal-Medicine-trained physician reads them. Before any draw, Dr. Trentin takes a full history and, when indicated, orders bloodwork, because PRP layered over an untreated medical cause is wasted effort. He performs the venipuncture, processes the sample, and places every injection himself. Depth, spacing, and the number of sessions are determined at consultation by what your scalp or skin actually shows — not a fixed package sold at the door.
The Visit, Start to Finish
A visit runs roughly 45 to 60 minutes. It opens with a consultation and exam with Dr. Trentin, who confirms PRP is appropriate and reviews any indicated labs. He then draws a small blood sample and spins it to concentrate the platelets — a brief wait. Topical numbing and ice keep the scalp comfortable; facial PRP with microneedling is well tolerated. He injects the concentrate himself, mapping the scalp or treating the face by what each area needs. You leave the same day with no general anesthesia and no formal recovery period. PRP is a series — results, where they occur, build over a course of sessions spaced weeks apart, and outcomes are individualized.
After Your Treatment
Expect mild redness, tenderness, or slight swelling at the treated area, usually settling within a day or two. Most people return to their day right away. General guidance is to keep the area clean, avoid heavy sweating, intense sun, and harsh products for a short window, and skip vigorous scalp manipulation immediately after a hair session. Your specific written aftercare instructions are provided after treatment and take precedence — and Dr. Trentin remains reachable if anything concerns you.
Who PRP Is For
PRP suits people noticing early hair thinning or reduced density who want a natural, non-surgical option, and people who want to support skin quality using their own biology rather than a synthetic product. It fits those willing to commit to a series rather than expecting a single visit. It is not a fit for advanced baldness with no remaining follicles, and certain blood conditions or medications make it inappropriate — which is exactly what the physician consultation screens for.
Questions
Who performs PRP at FORMA?
Dr. Caio Trentin, MD, personally — the consultation, the blood draw, the processing, and every injection. PRP is never handed to a delegated injector. An Internal-Medicine-trained physician also evaluates whether a medical cause is driving your hair loss before treating.
Does PRP work for hair loss?
PRP is studied and used to support early-stage thinning and hair density, but it is not FDA-approved for hair regrowth and individual results vary — there are no guarantees. It is best suited to active, early loss rather than areas where follicles are already gone. Dr. Trentin will tell you honestly whether PRP fits your case at consultation.
What should I expect during a PRP visit?
Plan for roughly 45 to 60 minutes. The visit opens with a consultation and exam, then a small blood draw and a brief spin to concentrate the platelets, then the injections — all performed by Dr. Trentin. Topical numbing and ice keep you comfortable, there is no general anesthesia, and you leave the same day. PRP is a series, so the full plan unfolds over several sessions.
What is the aftercare for PRP?
Expect mild redness, tenderness, or slight swelling for a day or two. General guidance is to keep the area clean, avoid heavy sweating, intense sun, and harsh products briefly, and avoid vigorous scalp manipulation right after a hair session. Your specific written aftercare instructions are provided after treatment and take precedence.
How many PRP sessions will I need?
PRP is series-based. Plans typically start with a course of sessions spaced weeks apart, followed by maintenance. The exact number is determined at consultation by what your scalp or skin shows — Dr. Trentin sets it then, not before.
Is PRP safe? It's my own blood, right?
PRP is autologous — drawn and reinjected from your own body — so there is no synthetic substance and no plasma allergy risk. As with any injection, mild bruising or tenderness can occur. Certain blood conditions and medications can make PRP inappropriate, which is why a physician consultation and, when indicated, bloodwork come first.