Some treatments bring something new into your body. PRP injections in Springville, UT use something you already have: the platelets in your own blood. Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is drawn, concentrated and injected back where you want help, most often a thinning scalp or skin that has lost its glow.
Because it comes from you, PRP is a natural fit for people who want a gentle, gradual option. Our providers will tell you honestly whether it is likely to help with your concern, or whether another treatment would serve you better.
When You Might Want PRP Injections
Dermatologists use PRP for two main concerns: hair loss and signs of skin aging. On the scalp, it is often used for thinning from pattern hair loss, usually alongside other hair loss treatment. On the face, it can be injected or applied during microneedling to improve tone and texture.
PRP is not the right first step for every kind of hair loss. Shedding from a thyroid problem, low iron or a scalp condition needs that cause treated first, which is why every PRP plan for hair starts with a proper exam. Thinning that has gone on for years is also harder to reverse, so earlier is better.
Our PRP Injection Process
At your visit, a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm, much like a routine lab test. The sample goes into a machine that separates the platelets from the rest of your blood, creating a concentrated plasma.
That plasma is then injected into the treatment area with a fine needle, or applied to the skin during microneedling. Numbing can help with comfort. The whole visit, from blood draw to injection, usually fits into a single appointment.
Most people who see results have three or more treatments spaced over several weeks, followed by occasional maintenance sessions. Some soreness, bruising or swelling is common and usually fades within a few days.
Results come on gradually. The full effect usually shows within a few weeks to months, and according to the American Academy of Dermatology, results can last up to about 18 months. Because the sample is your own blood, keeping it sterile during handling is what matters most, which is one reason PRP belongs in a medical office.
PRP Injection Cost in Springville
PRP is usually considered cosmetic and is self-pay. Cost depends on the area treated and the number of sessions in your plan. Your provider will give you the price for the full series before you start, so you can decide with no surprises.
Why Choose Us
PRP here is part of a dermatology practice led by Dr. Michael Peterson, who is board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology. That means hair loss is diagnosed before it is treated, and a scalp biopsy can be read in our own lab when the cause is unclear. We offer same-day consultations in Springville, and Daily Herald readers voted us first in the Best of Utah Valley from 2019 through 2023.
PRP injections are offered by our medical dermatology team in Springville, alongside our hair loss treatment.