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PRP Hair Restoration

Chevy Chase, MD

Stimulate Natural Hair Growth

Introduction to PRP Hair Restoration Treatment

Taking action early can help preserve your existing hair while encouraging fuller, healthier growth without surgery.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Restoration is a treatment that uses the healing elements in your own blood to stimulate inactive hair follicles and support healthier hair growth.

At Ikon Plastic Surgery in the beautiful Chevy Chase neighborhood, Dr. James Economides provides personalized PRP treatments for people throughout the Washington, D.C., area seeking a minimally invasive solution for thinning hair.

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What is PRP Hair Restoration Treatment?

PRP Hair Restoration uses platelet-rich plasma taken from a small sample of your own blood. After your blood is used to concentrate platelets and growth factors, the PRP is injected into areas where your hair is thinning.

The growth factors in platelet-rich plasma help support your hair’s natural growth cycle by activating inactive hair follicles and improving the health of existing ones.

PRP Hair Restoration is often recommended for our clients with early- to moderate-stage hair thinning and can help boost hair density, thickness, and scalp health.

Who Are the Best Candidates for PRP Hair Restoration Treatment?

Meeting with Dr. Economides at his Washington, D.C. area office is the best way to find out if PRP Hair Restoration is right for you. The treatment is a good fit for people who:

  • Are experiencing early to moderate hair thinning
  • Have active hair follicles that can respond to treatment.
  • Wish to improve hair density without surgery.
  • Are looking to complement a hair transplant procedure or other hair restoration treatments.

What Are the Benefits of PRP Hair Restoration Treatment?

PRP Hair Restoration is a natural way to support healthier hair growth without the downtime that comes with surgery. Benefits include:

  • Stimulates dormant hair follicles using your body’s own regenerative growth factors.
  • Improves overall hair density and thickness.
  • May help slow the progression of certain types of hair thinning.
  • Requires little to no downtime following treatment.
  • Provides a minimally invasive option or a complement to hair transplant surgery.
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How to Begin Your PRP Hair Restoration Treatment Journey

Your PRP Hair Restoration journey begins with a consultation at Ikon Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, serving the greater Washington D.C. area. As a PRP client, you will:

  • Meet with Dr. James Economides to discuss your hair restoration goals and medical history.
  • Undergo an evaluation of your scalp and pattern of hair thinning.
  • Determine whether PRP Hair Restoration is appropriate for your needs or whether another treatment would better achieve your goals.
  • Receive a customized treatment schedule based on the severity of your hair loss.
  • Review treatment expectations, maintenance recommendations, and pricing before scheduling your first appointment.

To schedule your PRP Hair Restoration consultation at Ikon Plastic Surgery, call (301) 800-7762 today!

What to Expect on the Day of a PRP Hair Restoration Treatment

Your PRP Hair Restoration appointment at Ikon Plastic Surgery will take 45 to 60 minutes. Dr. Economides or a team member will collect a small blood sample and process it using a specialized machine to separate platelet-rich plasma.

Once ready, the PRP will be injected into the areas of your scalp that need it most. Our clients generally handle the procedure fairly well and can go back to their usual activities right after.

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Combining My PRP Hair Restoration with Other Treatments

Dr. Economides can help you make PRP Hair Restoration part of a broader treatment plan to support your scalp’s integrity and achieve the best results. If interested in combining treatments, make sure to mention it during your consultation at Ikon Plastic Surgery.

For some PRP patients, restorative therapies such as Ariessence Pure PDGF+ can support scalp rejuvenation and tissue healing as part of a custom treatment plan.

PRP Hair Restoration Treatment Recovery

Immediately After Surgery

Following your PRP Hair Restoration treatment, you may experience mild tenderness, redness, swelling, or pinpoint bruising at the injection sites. These effects are temporary and typically resolve within a day or two. Most patients return to work and their normal routine immediately, although it’s best to avoid washing your hair, strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, and saunas for the first 24 hours.

The First Few Weeks

As your scalp responds to treatment, shedding often stabilizes, and your follicles begin transitioning into a healthier growth cycle. While visible changes are usually limited during this stage, the regenerative process is actively taking place beneath the surface.

Months 3-6

Most patients begin to notice improvements in hair thickness, density, and overall scalp coverage within three to six months, as dormant follicles become more active and existing hairs grow stronger.

Long-Term Maintenance

Because hair loss is an ongoing process, periodic maintenance treatments are often recommended to help preserve your results. Dr. Economides will create a personalized treatment schedule based on your pattern of hair thinning, goals, and long-term hair restoration plan.

How Much Does PRP Hair Restoration Treatment Cost in Washington, D.C.?

The cost of PRP Hair Restoration in Chevy Chase, MD, and the Washington, D.C., area depends on how many sessions you need and how much hair thinning you have. 

At your consultation at Ikon Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD, Dr. Economides will create a treatment plan for you and explain the pricing based on your hair goals. To schedule your PRP appointment, call (301) 800-7762 today!

 

Why Choose Ikon Plastic Surgery?

Ikon Plastic Surgery takes a modern approach to regenerative aesthetics by using advanced techniques and focusing on each patient’s pattern of hair loss, scalp health, and long-term goals.

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Dr. James Economides graduated from Harvard Medical School and has been named a Top Doctor every year since 2019. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His focus on precision, innovation, and natural results helps patients in Chevy Chase and the Washington, D.C., area feel confident about their hair restoration journey.

PRP Hair Restoration FAQ’S

  • Professional, kind and highly recommended!

    Dr Economides did my Botox and temple filler perfectly!! He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. Professional, kind and highly recommended!!

    Katherine K.

  • I had an outstanding facelift experience with Dr. James Economides

    I had an outstanding facelift experience with Dr. James Economides in Arlington, VA. I wanted facial rejuvenation that looked natural — refreshed, not pulled or overdone — and that is exactly what he delivered.

    Michael K.

  • I have no hesitation in fully recommending Dr. Economides

    Dr. Economides came highly recommend by a number of skilled respected doctors. I had a neck lift, face lift and eyebrow lift. Dr. Economides and his staff have been readily available to answer any questions-pre or post surgery. I have no hesitation in fully recommending Dr. Economides for your plastic surgery.

    Virginia H.

  • Dr. Economides is a very skilled surgeon.

    Dr. Economides is a very skilled surgeon. He is honest in his assessments, as he explains what will and will not change after a procedure. I’m very pleased with the results of my facelift. Dr. Economides and his entire staff are professional, kind, and personable.

    Donna M.

  • Dr Economides is the best.

    I’m thrilled with the results of my neck lift & lower facelift. Highly recommend!

    Valerie C.

  • I highly recommend Dr. Economides.

    I had a hernia repair and abdominoplasty with diastasis rectus repair, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Not only did he resolve my medical concerns, but my abdomen looks amazing—I love my belly button again for the first time in over a decade!

    Monica M.

  • I couldn’t be happier with my experience

    I couldn’t be happier with my experience with Dr. Economides and his team. I can confidently say that I love my results! My tummy tuck and breast reduction have truly changed my confidence and comfort in my own body. The recovery process has been smooth, and any questions or concerns I had were always addressed with professionalism and kindness.

    Diana F.

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Schedule Your Consultation

If you’ve noticed your hair is thinning, book a consultation with Dr. James Economides at Ikon Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD, and also serving the Washington, D.C. area. He will check your scalp, talk about your concerns, and create a plan to help you achieve healthier, fuller hair.

To schedule your PRP consultation, call (301) 800-7762 today!

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