Hair Restoration · Canada
Hair transplant vs PRP: how do the two options differ?
The short answer
Hair transplant vs PRP is a choice men in Canada weigh between a surgical procedure that moves hair follicles and a non-surgical treatment that uses platelet-rich plasma from your own blood. MAMBA Men's Clinics offers PRP hair restoration and explains how both options fit your goals at a complimentary consult.
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Key takeaways
- A hair transplant is surgical; PRP hair restoration is non-surgical.
- FUE is a common name for one type of hair transplant.
- MAMBA offers PRP hair restoration through Grow Hair MD.
- A complimentary consult explains how each option fits your goals.
What is the difference between a hair transplant vs PRP?
The difference between a hair transplant vs PRP is surgery. A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that moves hair follicles from one area of the scalp to another, while PRP is a non-surgical treatment using platelet-rich plasma from your own blood.
Men often see the term FUE, short for follicular unit extraction, which is one common type of hair transplant. PRP hair restoration at MAMBA Men's Clinics is offered through Grow Hair MD.
How do a hair transplant and PRP compare?
A hair transplant and PRP compare most clearly on what each one is, the format, where it happens and how you start. The table keeps to those basics.
| Aspect | Hair transplant | PRP hair restoration |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Surgical move of hair follicles | Your own plasma placed in the scalp |
| Format | Surgical procedure | Non-surgical clinic visit |
| Where it happens | Surgical hair clinic | Participating MAMBA clinic |
| How to start | Surgical consultation | Complimentary consult |
Why do men compare PRP or hair transplant options?
Men compare PRP or hair transplant options because they want to know whether a surgical or non-surgical path suits them. The decision often comes down to personal comfort and goals.
- Some prefer to explore a non-surgical option first.
- Some are already planning a transplant and ask about PRP after hair transplant.
- Some want to compare FUE vs PRP before deciding anything.
- Some want an option that fits work and family schedules.
Our post on does PRP work for hair loss explains PRP in more detail.
Does MAMBA offer hair transplants or PRP?
MAMBA offers non-surgical hair options, including PRP hair restoration, scalp microneedling and mesotherapy. Hair transplants are surgical procedures performed at surgical hair clinics.
Your clinician walks through how PRP and other MAMBA options compare with a transplant for your goals at a complimentary consult. Many men begin with a hair-loss assessment, which can start by video anywhere in Canada.
How do I book a complimentary consult with MAMBA?
You can book a complimentary consult online or call or text 647-947-0605. The free MAMBA Health Score takes about two minutes. PRP hair restoration happens at participating clinics in Oshawa, serving Durham Region, and Kitchener, serving Waterloo Region.
Frequently asked questions
Is PRP hair restoration a surgical procedure?
PRP hair restoration is not a surgical procedure. PRP uses a small blood sample, prepared to separate the platelet-rich plasma, which is placed in the scalp during an in-clinic visit at a participating MAMBA clinic.
What does FUE mean in hair restoration?
FUE stands for follicular unit extraction, a common type of hair transplant. Men often compare FUE vs PRP when looking at options. A MAMBA clinician explains how the two approaches differ during a complimentary consult.
Can PRP be done after a hair transplant?
PRP after a hair transplant is a question many men bring to MAMBA Men's Clinics. A MAMBA clinician explains how PRP hair restoration could fit into a plan for someone who has had or is planning a hair transplant.
Where can I get PRP hair restoration in Canada?
PRP hair restoration through MAMBA Men's Clinics is offered at participating clinics in Oshawa and Kitchener, Canada. The first conversation can happen by video from anywhere in Canada before booking the in-clinic visit.
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