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PRP vs. Exosomes vs. Transplant: Which Hair Solution Fits Your Season?

Use this side-by-side comparison to choose the hair restoration path that aligns with your goals, timeline, and willingness for downtime.

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Melissa Metz

LPN, Advanced Aesthetics Nurse & Hair Restoration Specialist

Key Takeaways

  • Takeaway1

    Exosomes deliver standardized growth factors and often outperform PRP in density gains.

  • Takeaway2

    PRP is cost-effective but depends on your blood quality and requires more sessions.

  • Takeaway3

    Transplants provide permanent redistribution but involve surgery, scarring, and higher cost.

  • Takeaway4

    Combine non-surgical options with lifestyle support before or after transplant for best results.

  • Takeaway5

    Consider emotional readiness, downtime, and budget equally when deciding.

Meet the Three Main Players

PRP: your blood is spun and injected to stimulate follicles. Exosomes: lab-purified messengers deliver consistent growth signals through microneedling. Transplants: follicles are surgically moved from dense areas to thinning regions. Each has a place; the right fit depends on where you are in your hair journey.

Side-by-Side Comparison Table

Exosomes — Sessions: Single (90 min), Growth Protocol (3), or Complete Restoration (4); Results: 3–6 months; Downtime: 24 hours; Cost: $$; Ideal For: postpartum, stress, or early thinning. PRP — Sessions: 6+; Results: 4–9 months; Downtime: minimal; Cost: $; Ideal For: early shedding with healthy blood markers. Transplant — Sessions: 1–2; Results: 12+ months; Downtime: 7–14 days; Cost: $$$$; Ideal For: advanced loss with stable donor hair. Layer targeted scalp serums, nutrition, and low-level laser therapy with any choice.

How to Choose Your Next Step

If you are early in the journey or postpartum, start with exosomes and supportive home care. If you have plateaued with PRP or want predictable results, upgrade to exosomes. If loss is advanced and donor hair is strong, schedule a transplant and use exosomes pre- and post-op to protect existing follicles. A consultation lets us assess scalp density, lifestyle factors, and budget to craft a phased plan.

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