PRP Treatments in Delray Beach

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is one of the most powerful regenerative treatments available today. By harnessing your own blood’s growth factors, PRP stimulates collagen production, accelerates cell renewal, and delivers real, lasting results without surgery, foreign substances, or significant downtime. At 5th Ave. Plastic Surgery, we offer PRP therapy for facial rejuvenation and hair restoration, customized to your specific goals.

PRP for the Face: Under-Eye and Facial Rejuvenation

What Is PRP for the Face?

Platelet-Rich Plasma is a regenerative treatment derived entirely from your own blood. Because the treatment uses only your own biology, there are no foreign substances, no risk of allergic reaction, and no synthetic ingredients of any kind. The result is a profoundly natural form of rejuvenation that works with your body rather than against it, stimulating collagen production and accelerating the skin’s own renewal processes.

How PRP Is Made

Understanding the PRP process helps demystify what can otherwise sound like a complex procedure. In practice, it is straightforward and completed entirely within your appointment:

• A small vial of your blood is drawn, similar to a routine lab test.
• The vial is placed in a centrifuge and spun at high speed to separate the blood into its components.
• The platelet-rich plasma layer, which contains a high concentration of growth factors, is extracted.
• The PRP is injected precisely into the treatment area, where the growth factors trigger collagen synthesis, improve circulation, and stimulate cellular renewal.

Under-Eye PRP: Specific Benefits

The under-eye area is one of the first places to reveal signs of aging, fatigue, and sun exposure. The skin here is exceptionally thin and delicate, which makes it highly responsive to PRP therapy. Growth factors delivered directly to this zone stimulate new collagen, improve local blood flow, and gradually restore a fresher, more rested appearance. Specific benefits for the under-eye area include:

• Reduces dark circles caused by thin skin or sluggish circulation in the periorbital area
• Smooths fine lines and the delicate crepe-like texture beneath the eyes
• Improves skin thickness and overall quality in the eye area over time
• Gradually addresses hollowing in the tear trough region through sustained collagen stimulation
• Brightens the overall under-eye appearance without the use of filler or artificial volume

General Facial PRP Benefits

Beyond the under-eye area, PRP addresses the full spectrum of early aging concerns across the face. Whether you are dealing with dull skin, uneven tone, or the earliest signs of wrinkles, PRP delivers growth factors precisely where they are needed to activate your skin’s own renewal response. General facial benefits include:

• Improves overall skin tone, texture, and natural radiance
• Stimulates long-term collagen production for firmer, more resilient skin
• Softens fine lines and early wrinkles without altering facial expression
• Can be combined with microneedling for deeper collagen stimulation and more significant results
• Delivers meaningful skin rejuvenation with zero downtime compared to surgical alternatives
• Addresses dullness caused by sun damage, stress, and cumulative everyday aging

Who Is a Good Candidate for Facial PRP?

Facial PRP works best for mild to moderate concerns and is ideally suited for patients who prefer a natural, non-surgical approach to skin improvement. Strong candidates include:

• Adults noticing early signs of facial aging, such as fine lines, mild laxity, or gradual volume loss
• Patients dealing with dark circles, hollowing, or crepe-like texture under the eyes
• Those seeking a 100% natural, non-surgical approach to skin rejuvenation
• Patients with mild to moderate skin concerns who are not yet ready for surgical intervention
• Anyone looking to maintain and extend the results of other cosmetic procedures

Facial PRP is not recommended for:

• Patients with platelet disorders or blood-clotting conditions
• Those currently taking anticoagulant or blood-thinning medications
• Active skin infections or open wounds in the treatment area
• Patients expecting surgical-level transformation from a single session
• Those with certain autoimmune conditions (to be discussed and evaluated during your consultation)

PRP for Hair Loss: Scalp and Hair Restoration

What Is PRP Hair Restoration?

Hair loss is one of the most emotionally significant aspects of aging, and finding an effective, non-surgical solution has long been a priority in aesthetic medicine. PRP scalp therapy delivers a concentrated dose of growth factors directly to the hair follicles. This stimulates dormant follicles, strengthens existing strands, and improves the scalp environment that follicles need to thrive.

PRP is particularly effective for androgenetic alopecia, which is the most common form of pattern hair loss in both men and women. It is not a cure for hair loss, but it is a clinically supported, non-surgical approach to slowing progression, improving density, and restoring confidence.

Benefits of PRP Hair Restoration

• Slows or stops progressive hair loss by strengthening follicles at the root level
• Thickens existing hair strands for noticeably fuller, denser texture
• Reactivates dormant follicles to support new hair growth in thinning areas
• Improves overall scalp health and the biological environment follicles depend on
• Entirely non-surgical with no incisions, no scarring, and minimal downtime
• Effective for both male and female pattern hair loss
• A viable non-surgical option that can delay or eliminate the need for hair transplant surgery
• Can be used to complement and enhance the results of a prior hair transplant procedure

What to Expect: Treatment Timeline and Results

PRP hair restoration is a gradual process that builds results over a series of sessions, not an overnight transformation. Follicles respond to repeated growth factor exposure over time, which is why a consistent treatment schedule is essential for achieving and maintaining meaningful improvement.

Typical treatment protocol:

• An initial series of three sessions is standard, spaced four to six weeks apart
• Maintenance sessions every three to six months are recommended to sustain results and continue stimulating follicle activity.
• Early visible improvement in density and texture typically becomes noticeable between months three and six.
• Full results are generally apparent by the six-month mark after completing the initial series.

It is important to approach PRP hair restoration as a long-term investment. Patients who begin treatment in the early to moderate stages of hair loss, maintain their scheduled sessions, and allow time for the biological response to develop consistently achieve the most meaningful and lasting outcomes.

Who Is a Good Candidate for PRP Hair Restoration?

PRP hair restoration works best for patients who still have active follicles present in the thinning areas. Strong candidates include:

• Men and women in the early to moderate stages of pattern hair loss
• Patients who still have active, viable hair follicles in the areas being treated
• Those who want to avoid or delay hair transplant surgery
• Patients experiencing gradual, diffuse thinning rather than complete baldness
• Those who want to strengthen and extend the results of a prior hair transplant

PRP hair restoration is not recommended for:

• Patients who are completely bald, as follicles must be present to respond to treatment
• Those with platelet disorders or blood-clotting conditions
• Patients currently taking blood thinners without medical clearance
• Active scalp infections or significant inflammatory scalp conditions
• Those expecting rapid or dramatic results within the first few weeks of treatment

Frequently Asked Questions About PRP

Is PRP Painful?

Most patients describe PRP injections as mild to moderate discomfort rather than outright pain. We apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area before the procedure to minimize sensation. Facial injections in sensitive zones like the under-eye area are performed with the finest available needles. Scalp injections for hair restoration are similarly well tolerated, particularly with numbing cream. Any tenderness or minor swelling at the injection site typically resolves within 24 to 48 hours.

How Many Sessions Do I Need?

For facial rejuvenation, most patients achieve meaningful improvement after two to three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, with annual maintenance treatments recommended to sustain results. For hair restoration, an initial series of three sessions is standard, followed by maintenance every three to six months to continue stimulating follicle activity. Our team will recommend a personalized schedule based on your individual concerns and goals.

How Long Do Results Last?

Facial PRP results typically last 12 to 18 months with good skincare habits and appropriate sun protection. Hair restoration results are best maintained through ongoing periodic sessions, as hair loss is a progressive condition that benefits from consistent treatment. In both cases, regular maintenance produces cumulative, increasingly significant improvement over time rather than a single fixed outcome.

What Should I Do Before and After PRP Treatment?

In the five to seven days leading up to your appointment, avoid blood-thinning supplements such as fish oil, vitamin E, and NSAIDs, as these can affect platelet concentration and treatment performance. Arrive well hydrated on the day of your session, since good hydration supports optimal platelet quality. Come with clean skin if you are having a facial treatment, or a clean scalp if you are coming in for hair restoration.

For the first 24 to 48 hours after treatment, avoid vigorous exercise, excessive heat, and direct sun exposure to allow the growth factors to work undisturbed. Hold off on harsh or active skincare ingredients such as retinoids and acids during this same window. If you had a scalp treatment, avoid washing your hair for 24 hours following the session. Stay well hydrated in the days after your appointment and follow any additional post-care guidance provided by your provider.

How Does PRP Compare to Other Treatments?

Unlike dermal fillers, facial PRP does not add artificial volume. Instead, it builds your own collagen and improves skin quality over time, creating more natural and sustainable results. Compared to surgical options, PRP requires no incisions, no anesthesia, and no recovery period.

For hair loss, PRP offers a non-surgical alternative or complement to hair transplant surgery. While a hair transplant is the most permanent solution for significant hair loss, PRP is far less invasive, requires no downtime, and can meaningfully improve density and slow progression in patients with active follicles.

When Will I See Results?

PRP works through biological processes that take time to produce visible change. Facial patients often notice improved skin texture and a subtle radiance within two to four weeks of their first session, with more significant collagen-driven changes becoming visible over two to three months. Hair restoration results typically become noticeable between months three and six as follicle activity increases, dormant follicles reactivate, and new strands emerge.

Schedule Your PRP Consultation at 5th Ave. Plastic Surgery

Whether your goal is to restore a more youthful, rested appearance around the eyes and face, address thinning hair before it progresses further, or explore a natural complement to other procedures you have already had, our team is here to help you determine whether PRP is the right fit.

Contact 5th Ave. Plastic Surgery to schedule a personalized consultation. We will evaluate your individual concerns, review your candidacy, and build a treatment plan designed around your goals.