PRP Therapy in Delafield
A yearlong treatment plan for early hair thinning
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a non-surgical treatment for women and men with early hair thinning or a receding hairline, and it is also used for facial skin rejuvenation. A small sample of your blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, then injected into the scalp to support the natural hair-growth cycle. At Consona in Delafield, Wisconsin, hair treatment is available as a 12-month program combining physician-managed medication with six PRP sessions, with a second option that adds a topical exosome serum. Hair PRP is also available on its own. Dr. Lucas Boehm, a board-certified plastic surgeon, performs every PRP treatment himself and never delegates it to a non-physician injector.
Overview
PRP hair restoration supports follicles that are miniaturizing but still alive. Platelets from your own blood carry growth factors involved in tissue repair, collagen synthesis, and new blood-vessel formation. After those platelets are concentrated, the preparation is placed at the depth of the follicles. The treatment involves no incisions or implants.
Pattern hair loss affects women and men, and retaining existing hair is generally easier than regrowing hair that is already gone. Dr. Boehm establishes the pattern of loss before the first session. If an area has gone bare, he will explain whether an FUE hair transplant can restore it instead of beginning injections that cannot.
The Essential program combines 12 months of physician-managed medication, which slows the process causing the loss, with six PRP sessions at months 0, 1, 2, 5, 8, and 11. The Regenerative program adds four bottles of a topical exosome serum to the same year of care. A separate four-session package is available for people choosing hair PRP without the full program.
Each session begins with a standard blood draw. The sample is spun in a centrifuge to separate a platelet-rich layer that is typically two to five times the platelet concentration of whole blood. That preparation is injected across the treatment zone in a systematic pattern.
Facial PRP uses the same preparation of your own platelets and is available as one session or a series of three. It is used to improve skin texture, tone, and fine lines.
What to expect
- Consultation to evaluate the treatment area, discuss goals, and review medical history including current medications
- A small blood sample is drawn from the patient's arm, similar to a routine blood test
- The blood sample is placed in a centrifuge and spun for approximately 10-15 minutes to separate the platelet-rich plasma
- The treatment area is cleansed and a topical numbing agent may be applied for comfort
- The concentrated PRP is injected into the target area using fine-gauge needles, placed at the depth of the follicles, not on the surface
- Multiple small injections are placed across the treatment zone in a systematic pattern
- Post-treatment instructions are provided, including avoidance of anti-inflammatory medications and sun exposure
How a PRP therapy works
- A small volume of blood, typically 15 to 60 mL, is drawn from a vein into tubes containing an anticoagulant to prevent premature clotting. The tubes are placed in a centrifuge, which separates the blood into layers according to density.
- The platelet-rich plasma layer is carefully extracted. It contains elevated levels of platelets, growth factors, and cytokines, including platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF). These proteins signal cells to begin tissue repair and regeneration.
- When injected into the skin or scalp, PRP activates local fibroblasts and stem cells. It stimulates collagen and elastin production, promotes angiogenesis, or new blood-vessel formation, and enhances the growth phase of hair follicles.
- The blood draw, centrifuge run, and scalp injections occur during one visit with Dr. Boehm. He establishes the pattern of hair loss before the first session, never after it. Several causes of thinning can look alike, and not all respond to platelets.
- PRP works on follicles that are still present. The hair program therefore pairs it with 12 months of physician-managed medication to slow the underlying loss, and the six sessions continue across a year rather than ending after the first month. Hair that is already gone is a question for the hair loss evaluation and, where it fits, a hair transplant.
When it's recommended
- Androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) and thinning hair
- Facial skin rejuvenation and texture improvement
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Periorbital dark circles
- Acne scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Skin laxity and loss of volume
- Post-procedure healing enhancement, an established use of platelet-rich plasma to support recovery after resurfacing procedures such as laser treatment
Is a PRP therapy right for you?
Reach out to learn more from Dr. Lucas Boehm.
Concerns it addresses
Recovery & aftercare
- Most patients can resume normal activities within 24-48 hours after treatment
- Mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection site typically resolves within 3-5 days
- Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot tubs for 24-48 hours after treatment
- Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, aspirin) for several days before and after treatment, as they may inhibit platelet function
- Results from facial rejuvenation treatments develop gradually over 3-4 weeks as collagen remodeling occurs
- Hair restoration results typically become noticeable after 2-3 months of treatment
- Sun protection is recommended for the treated area during the healing period
Alternatives
- Microneedling for collagen induction and skin texture improvement
- Injectable fillers for volume restoration and wrinkle reduction
- Topical minoxidil or oral finasteride for hair loss
- Laser treatment for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing
Related treatments
How much does a PRP therapy cost?
A PRP therapy at Consona with Dr. Boehm costs around $600 to $5,450. Hair PRP is priced per session or as a discounted four-session package, and the two 12-month programs bundle medication management with six sessions.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Hair restoration programs | |
| Essential program12 months of physician-managed medication and six PRP sessions | $4,400 |
| Regenerative programThe Essential program plus four bottles of a topical exosome serum | $5,450 |
| Hair PRP on its own | |
| Four-session packageHair PRP is booked in four-session packages outside the program | $2,970 |
| Single session, list price | $825 |
| Facial PRP | |
| Single session | $600 |
| Series of three | $1,620 |
The exact amount depends on your unique goals and treatment needs. Schedule a consultation today to learn more and receive a personalized quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dr. Lucas Boehm, a board-certified plastic surgeon, performs every PRP treatment himself. PRP requires drawing and concentrating your blood, then placing it into the scalp in a precise pattern. His anatomical training and judgment in facial surgery guide where and how the platelets are placed. He also plans a transplant when the pattern of loss calls for one.
- PRP therapy uses a concentrated preparation of platelets from your own blood to promote tissue healing and rejuvenation. A small blood sample is drawn and processed to concentrate the platelets and growth factors. The preparation is then injected into the treatment area to stimulate collagen production and cellular repair.
- Most patients experience mild discomfort during the injections, similar to a small pinch. A topical numbing cream is typically applied beforehand to reduce sensation. The blood draw feels comparable to a routine lab test.
- PRP is generally considered safe because it uses your own blood, which minimizes the risk of allergic reaction or rejection. Side effects are typically mild and temporary.
- The hair program includes six sessions over one year: sessions at months 0, 1, and 2 build the response, and maintenance sessions at months 5, 8, and 11 hold it. Hair restoration improvements may become noticeable after two to three months of treatment. Facial PRP is a single session or a series of three, with results developing over several weeks.
- Most patients return to normal activities within 24 to 48 hours. Mild redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites typically resolves within a few days. Strenuous exercise is avoided for 24 to 48 hours.
- PRP may not be suitable for people with blood or bleeding disorders, active infections, certain cancers, or anticoagulant use without medical clearance. It is also avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding and in people with severe anemia.
- The Essential program includes 12 months of physician-managed medication and six PRP sessions. The Regenerative program includes the same care plus four bottles of a topical exosome serum. Both continue for a year because holding ground against pattern hair loss depends on continued treatment rather than one visit. A separate four-session hair PRP package is available for people who are not starting the full program.
- Yes. Pattern hair loss is most common in men, and PRP is a discreet, non-surgical option that uses your own blood. It involves no implants or incisions, and appointments can fit around work and travel. Many men begin early, when slowing thinning is generally easier than trying to reverse it later.
- Two more. Physician-managed medication is part of the hair program rather than a separate referral, and for hair that is already gone Dr. Boehm offers an FUE hair transplant. How the three fit together is set out on the hair loss page.
- Yes. Facial PRP is booked separately from the hair program and is available as a single session or a series of three. It uses the same preparation of your own platelets to improve skin texture, tone, and fine lines.
- PRP for hair loss is elective and is not covered by any health plan. Health plans are not billed. Treatment is priced as a 12-month program or as a four-session package for hair PRP on its own because holding ground depends on repeated treatment rather than one visit. Consona's 0% 12-month financing applies to surgical procedures and is not available for the PRP program.
PRP Therapy risks & candidacy
Who should avoid this
- Critical thrombocytopenia or platelet dysfunction syndromes
- Active infection or sepsis at the proposed injection site
- Blood or bleeding disorders including hemophilia
- Active malignancy, particularly hematologic cancers
- Use of anticoagulant therapy without medical clearance
- Current use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs within 48 hours of treatment
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Hemodynamic instability or severe anemia (hemoglobin below 10 g/dL)
Possible risks
- Pain, tenderness, or discomfort at the injection site (common and typically self-limiting)
- Bruising and swelling at the treatment area lasting several days
- Temporary redness or skin irritation in the treated zone
- Mild headache following facial or scalp injections
- Rare risk of infection at the injection site if sterile technique is not maintained
- Rare allergic or hypersensitivity reaction despite autologous origin
- Temporary numbness or tingling near injection sites
- Nodule formation at the injection site (uncommon)
Your surgeon
Care that respects what makes you, you.
Dr. Lucas Boehm is a Wisconsin native, board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon and the founder of Consona Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics. His practice is dedicated exclusively to aesthetic surgery of the face, nose, breast, and body, with particular expertise in deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and aesthetic breast surgery. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and completed his plastic surgery residency there as well. He then pursued an Aesthetic Society-endorsed fellowship in aesthetic surgery under the mentorship of Dr. Bradley Calobrace in Louisville, Kentucky. Known for meticulous attention to detail, he approaches each case with precision and intention. His philosophy emphasizes harmony and balance – enhancing what is already beautiful while ensuring every change feels natural, thoughtful, and uniquely you.
- Board-certified
- Am. Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellowship-trained
- Aesthetic surgery
- 12+ years
- In practice
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Lucas Boehm, MD · Last reviewed: 2026-09-22