Hair Loss Restoration Toronto
PRP and Secretome Treatment For Hair Loss
By the time a man reaches 35 years old, the risk of experiencing noticeable hair loss is about 40%, a figure that dramatically increases from that age onward. For women, there's a 50% chance of suffering from hair loss sometime during their lifetime. Restore hair growth and your confidence with a non-surgical procedure based on PRP or your stem cells, with little to no recovery time.
Hair Restoration with PRP or Stem Cells
We offer two options for hair restoration: PRP or stem cells.
PRP hair restoration utilizes the growth factors of platelet rich plasma (PRP) to maintain and increase and sustain hair growth. Platelets extracted from your blood are injected into the areas of your scalp with thinning hair. While PRP therapy is not yet Health Canada approved for hair loss, research suggests that PRP is effective for halting the progression of age-related hair loss and increasing hair density.
Stem cell hair restoration harnesses your own cells obtained from your hair follicles, transforming them into a potent secretome of growth factors, exosomes, and peptides. This powerful blend improves scalp circulation, nourishes follicles, triggers cellular repair, and strengthens each strand from root to tip.
Both PRP and stem cell hair restoration treatments are performed by our board-certified dermatologists, ensuring expert care and optimal results tailored to your needs. During your consultation, we'll assess your hair loss and recommend the best approach for you.
Who is a candidate for Hair Restoration?
Hair restoration is suitable for men and women of any skin type. In general, it may be a good choice if:
- You suffer from androgenic alopecia, a genetic condition that causes thinning hair and baldness in men and women. It may also be referred to as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss.
- You want to see results quickly. An improvement in hair growth can typically be seen within 3-6 months.
- You don't want to undergo hair transplant surgery or take medications. Surgery involves a lengthy recovery. Side effects related to our hair restoration treatments, on the other hand, are minimal. These include temporary irritation, swelling, bruising, itching, discolouration and tenderness, all of which go away in a couple of days.
Our hair restoration treatments are more effective for patients with thinning hair, rather than those who are bald.
No Surgery
Restores healthier, stronger hair growth without invasive surgery.
Visible Results Fast
A visible improvement in hair growth typically within 3-6 months.
Treatment Schedule
3-6 treatments spaced about 4 weeks apart to start, with maintenance treatments every 3 months.
How Does Hair Restoration Work?
PRP and stem cells are rich in growth factors that stimulate the growth of new follicles and lengthen the growth (anagen) phase of hair follicles to promote new hair growth. A study that followed patients for 2 years found that PRP was able to increase the number of hairs grown in the treated area by an average of 33.6, with an average increase in total hair density of 45.9 hairs per cm2. The number of blood vessels around the hair follicles also increased, and each hair strand was thicker.
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Our Comprehensive Approach to Hair Restoration
PRP Hair Restoration: The treatment itself is relatively straightforward and takes well under an hour. A small amount of your blood is taken then placed in a centrifuge to separate the blood from the platelet rich plasma (PRP). This PRP is then processed and then injected into the specific areas of your scalp where your hair is thinning. This activates hair follicles so new hair can grow.
Stem Cell Hair Restoration: The process begins with a simple collection of stem cells from your hair follicles. These cells are sent to Acorn's laboratory, where they produce a secretome, which is a concentrated blend of growth factors, exosomes, peptides, and other regenerative molecules. When applied to the scalp, growth factors stimulate blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients to follicles, exosomes send repair signals that reawaken dormant follicles, and peptides strengthen each strand's structure.
Hair restoration is an injectable treatment that requires a medical assessment with one of our board-certified dermatologists. A discussion of your medical history and goals are needed to determine whether this treatment is safe for you.
Once your treatment is finished, you'll be free to go home. Post-treatment care instructions will be given to you to facilitate your recovery.
Understanding Hair Loss
Healthy hair follicles cycle through three distinct phases. The anagen phase (growth phase) lasts 2-7 years, during which the hair actively grows. The catagen phase (transition phase) lasts approximately 2-3 weeks, during which growth stops and the follicle shrinks. The telogen phase (resting phase) lasts 2-4 months before the hair sheds, and the cycle repeats.
Hair loss occurs when this cycle becomes disrupted. Either the anagen phase shortens (meaning hair doesn't grow as long), more follicles enter telogen simultaneously (causing excessive shedding), or follicles miniaturize and eventually stop producing visible hair altogether.
Androgenic Alopecia: The Most Common Culprit
Androgenic alopecia (for men this is known as male pattern baldness or for women, female pattern hair loss) accounts for the vast majority of hair loss cases. This inherited disorder arises from a genetic vulnerability to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone produced from testosterone.
In genetically susceptible individuals, DHT binds to receptors on hair follicles, causing them to miniaturize gradually. Over time, these follicles produce progressively shorter, finer, lighter hairs until they eventually become so small they no longer produce visible hair. The pattern differs between genders: men typically experience receding hairlines and crown thinning, while women experience diffuse thinning across the top of the scalp with a maintained frontal hairline.
The PRP and stem cell mechanism requires viable, living hair follicles that can respond to growth factor stimulation. In areas of thinning where follicles have miniaturized but remain alive, PRP and stem cells can revitalize them. However, in completely bald areas where follicles have died completely, there's nothing for the growth factors to stimulate. This is why PRP and stem cells are most effective for early to moderate hair loss rather than advanced baldness.
PRP for Hair Restoration: How It Works
Platelet-rich plasma therapy addresses hair loss through regenerative medicine principles, harnessing your body's natural healing factors to revitalize weakened hair follicles.
When PRP is injected into the scalp, the concentrated growth factors (particularly Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, and Epidermal Growth Factor) bind to receptors on hair follicle cells. These growth factors trigger multiple beneficial responses:
Prolonged Anagen Phase: Growth factors encourage hair follicles to extend their active growth stage, promoting longer and denser hair before moving on to the resting period.
Follicle Revitalization: Miniaturized follicles that have been producing progressively thinner hair receive signals to increase in size and diameter, producing thicker, more robust hair shafts.
Increased Blood Supply: Growth factors stimulate angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) around hair follicles. Enhanced blood supply means better nutrient delivery and improved follicle health.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Growth factors reduce scalp inflammation that can compromise follicle function, creating a healthier environment for hair growth.
The PRP Processing Protocol: Why Quality Matters
Not all PRP is created equal. The concentration and quality of platelets directly impacts treatment effectiveness. That's why our board-certified dermatologists use advanced preparation methods to deliver the purest, most potent PRP, ensuring optimal results tailored to your needs.
Blood Collection and Processing
During your treatment at Compass Dermatology, a small blood sample is drawn and processed using specialized centrifugation protocols. By spinning at controlled speeds, the centrifuge divides the blood components, isolating the platelet-rich plasma layer while separating out the red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma with low platelet levels.
This concentrated PRP contains 3-5 times the normal platelet concentration found in whole blood.
The processing technique matters significantly. Proper centrifugation protocols ensure optimal platelet concentration while preserving the viability of growth factors. Some systems activate platelets before injection to release growth factors immediately, while others rely on natural activation when platelets come into contact with scalp tissue.
Injection Technique for Scalp
PRP is injected throughout areas of thinning using multiple small injections into the superficial and mid-dermis where hair follicles reside, ensuring the growth factors reach their target cells. Proper depth, even distribution, and adequate coverage of the thinning areas all influence results.
What PRP Can and Cannot Achieve
Setting realistic expectations ensures a rewarding experience with PRP therapy, helping you appreciate the natural, progressive improvements it delivers. With a series of treatments, many patients experience a 20-30% increase in hair density, stronger and thicker individual strands as follicles regain vitality, a noticeable reduction in ongoing hair loss, and enhanced scalp health with reduced inflammation, providing a healthier foundation overall.
While PRP excels at revitalizing active follicles, it works best on existing hair rather than regrowing where follicles are entirely gone. Results build gradually for a sustainable transformation, and since everyone responds uniquely, outcomes can vary. Periodic maintenance sessions are recommended for long-term improvement.
At Compass Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologists design personalized protocols based on hair loss pattern, severity, age, overall health, and goals, ensuring that the treatment plan for each patient is optimized for their individual needs.
Hair Restoration FAQ
Do PRP and stem cells really work for hair regrowth?
PRP and stem cells can be an effective way to maintain and stimulate hair growth, however, results are not guaranteed. Treatments are not suitable for patients who are bald.
How long do PRP and stem cells take to regrow hair?
Can hair grow back after thinning?
How do you know if your hair follicles are dead?
Are PRP and stem cell hair treatments permanent?
The results of a PRP and stem cell hair restoration treatments are long lasting but not permanent. Touchup treatments may be required, often scheduled semi-annually.
Do PRP and stem cells thicken hair?
Are PRP and stem cells better than a hair transplant?
How much does hair restoration cost?
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