PRP for Hair Loss Boston & Wellesley

Name: PRP Injections
Brand: Dr. Ashley Lonergan

For some patients, surgery isn’t the right move for their hair restoration journey. Dr. Ashley Lonergan uses PRP for hair loss in Wellesley to leverage your body’s natural growth factors to support thicker, healthier hair.

A Gentler Starting Point for Thinning Hair

The earlier you begin to treat hair loss, the better, but surgery may not be the appropriate first step in your treatment. PRP injections can treat early stages of hair loss and thinning without invasive, recovery-heavy methods. At the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ashley Lonergan administers PRP to patients whose follicles are still active enough to respond to non-surgical support.

What Are PRP Injections?

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, injections use a concentrated portion of your own blood to deliver powerful growth factors directly into your scalp. Once separated through centrifugation, this plasma will be injected into areas of thinning to encourage stronger, healthier growth over time. While every patient has their own motivations for seeking treatment, many patients pursue PRP for hair loss in Boston & Wellesley to achieve the following benefits:

Treatment made entirely from your own blood, without synthetic additives
Thicker, healthier, and stronger hair over time
No incisions, grafts, or surgical downtime involved
An option that pairs well alongside surgical hair restoration
Sessions that fit easily around a regular work schedule

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Why Choose Dr. Ashley Lonergan?

PRP works well for some patterns of thinning and poorly for others, and knowing that difference before recommending treatment is where real expertise shows. Dr. Lonergan's fellowship at The Williams Center for Plastic Surgery paired facial rejuvenation with hair restoration techniques, giving her a broad view of how non-surgical treatments like PRP fit alongside more involved options. During your one-on-one consultation, Dr. Lonergan will closely evaluate your scalp to confirm that your follicles are active enough to respond to treatment before recommending a series of sessions. If your thinning has progressed beyond what PRP can meaningfully support, she'll direct you to a more appropriate surgical procedure, respecting both your time and your budget along the way.

What to Expect From Your PRP Treatment in Wellesley

Your Treatment Experience

At the start of your visit, Dr. Lonergan will draw a small blood sample, which will then be processed in a centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma. Dr. Lonergan will then inject this concentrated plasma directly into the areas identified during your evaluation, targeting active follicles with potential for regrowth.

Comfort Throughout Your Session

While PRP injections are typically well-tolerated by patients, some people can develop sensitivity at repeated needle sites. Dr. Lonergan can apply a topical numbing agent to your scalp to minimize discomfort during your session. Most patients describe the sensation as mild pressure rather than significant pain.

Pairing PRP With Other Treatments

For some patients, PRP works best as part of a larger plan that also includes a surgical transplant or other injections. Dr. Lonergan will carefully sequence any combined approach so that each treatment supports rather than interferes with the others.

Establishing Your Treatment Schedule

Most of Dr. Lonergan’s patients start with a series of three to four PRP sessions spaced several weeks apart to build initial results. She’ll adjust your schedule based on how your scalp responds and your hair regrows as treatment progresses.

Patient-First Recovery

PRP for hair loss in involves very little downtime compared to surgical hair restoration. Your scalp may feel slightly tender or appear red at the injection sites for a day or two afterward, but this will fade quickly.
Because no incision or graft is involved, there's no wound care required, and most patients return to their normal routine the same day. Dr. Lonergan recommends that patients avoid activities that could irritate the scalp, such as swimming, hot showers, and direct sun exposure, for at least 48 hours to allow the scalp time to heal.

Your Post-Treatment Process

After each session, Dr. Lonergan will walk you through simple aftercare suited to PRP's minimal downtime. This will typically include the following:

Avoiding hair washing for several hours after treatment
Skipping strenuous exercise for the remainder of the day
Limiting direct sun exposure on treated areas
Holding off on styling products until the following day

She'll confirm your next scheduled session before you leave her Wellesley office, since consistent spacing between treatments impacts how your results build over the following months. If you notice any side effects, such as dryness, excessive redness, or loss of sensation, contact Dr. Lonergan to schedule a follow-up appointment.

Gradual, Natural-Looking Results

The results of your PRP for hair loss will build gradually, with many patients noticing reduced shedding within a few months and improved thickness following a full treatment series. While some patients achieve their desired results after a single series, ongoing maintenance sessions can help sustain those improvements well into the following year.

PRP Injections Frequently Asked Questions

Does PRP work for all types of hair loss?

PRP works best on follicles that are weakened but still active rather than areas of complete, longstanding baldness. Dr. Lonergan will assess your specific pattern of thinning to determine whether you're a good candidate.

Will my hair look different immediately after treatment?

No. PRP injections do not produce visible changes immediately after your appointment because results develop gradually as your follicles respond to treatment. Most patients notice initial improvement within a few months of starting treatment.

Are there any activities I should avoid between sessions?

There are generally no significant activity restrictions between sessions beyond the brief aftercare guidance Dr. Lonergan provides following each appointment. Most patients can maintain their normal exercise and hair-styling routines throughout their treatment series.