UNDERSTAND THE TREATMENT
What is platelet-rich plasma?
PRP is prepared from a small sample of your blood. A centrifuge separates and concentrates the platelets in plasma. Your clinician then injects the preparation into selected areas of the scalp.
How can it help?
Platelets release growth factors involved in tissue repair. Research suggests PRP may improve hair density and thickness in some people with pattern hair loss, although protocols vary and results are not guaranteed.
A treatment plan, not just a procedure.
Hair loss has many causes. Your dermatologist evaluates your pattern of thinning, scalp health, history, and goals before recommending PRP. Treatment may be combined with medication or other approaches when appropriate. PRP does not create new follicles or work equally well for every type of hair loss.
INSIDE TONO BROOKLYN
See care in action.
See how PRP is performed at Tono Brooklyn. Your consultation will cover what treatment could look like for your scalp, comfort, and goals.
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The physicians
Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer
Mondana Ghias, MD
Complex medical dermatology, hidradenitis suppurativa, and supportive oncodermatology. Trained at Einstein/Montefiore; her research on high-dose infliximab for HS was named one of JAAD’s top publications of the past three years.
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Medical, cosmetic & laser
Nithin Reddy, MD
Laser technology, dermatologic surgery, and autoimmune connective-tissue disease. Graduated AOA from Tufts and served as Academic Chief Resident at Einstein. Published on lenabasum in dermatomyositis and optical coherence tomography for skin cancer.
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Medical, cosmetic, Laser & Hair
Rodaina Ahmed, MD
Medical and cosmetic dermatology, with a focus on injectables, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation, and hair loss. A conservative eye and results that look like you, informed by training in complex medical dermatology. Gold Humanism Honor Society. Fluent in Arabic.
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Medical & cosmetic · Hair
Shawn Shih, MD
Trained at Boston University with world experts in hair loss and skin of color; recipient of the Skin of Color Society Research Award. Cosmetic practice focused on scarring, pigmentation, and natural, restrained results. Fluent in Mandarin.
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Medical, cosmetic & pediatric
Yomna Amer, MD
Skin of color, hair disorders, and complex medical dermatology for patients of all ages, alongside cosmetic procedures. Trained at Oregon Health & Science University; Gold Humanism Honor Society and ASDS resident scholar. Fluent in Arabic.
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PERSONALIZED CANDIDACY
Early or moderate thinning
People with functioning follicles and gradual pattern thinning may be candidates. PRP is generally less useful where follicles are no longer active.
A broader hair-loss plan
PRP may complement treatments such as minoxidil or prescription medication. Your dermatologist explains which options fit your diagnosis.
Not every type of hair loss
Sudden shedding, scalp inflammation, and scarring hair loss need specific evaluation. Treating the underlying condition takes priority.
Safety comes first
Tell us about medications, bleeding or platelet disorders, active infections, pregnancy, and other medical conditions. These can affect suitability.
WHAT TO EXPECT
01 · CONSULTATION
Your dermatologist reviews your history and examines your scalp. Photos, laboratory testing, or other assessments may be recommended. Together, you decide whether PRP belongs in your plan.
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02 · TREATMENT
A small blood sample is processed to concentrate the platelets. The preparation is injected into selected scalp areas. Your clinician discusses comfort measures and what you may feel during treatment.
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03 · FOLLOW-UP
Hair changes gradually. Your plan may include several sessions, follow-up photographs, and maintenance if helpful. We reassess your response rather than promise a particular result.
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PRP: your questions, answered.
When will I see results?
Hair grows in cycles, so changes take months rather than days. Some patients notice less shedding or improved thickness after a series of treatments; others do not respond. Your dermatologist will discuss a realistic review timeline.
What are the risks and recovery?
Temporary scalp tenderness, redness, swelling, bruising, or pinpoint bleeding can occur. Infection and other complications are possible. Many people return to routine activities soon afterward, but your clinician will give specific washing, exercise, and aftercare instructions.
How many sessions will I need?
A series of treatments is often considered, with maintenance depending on your response. The number and spacing of visits should be personalized. Ask for the complete recommended plan and total expected cost before starting.
What does PRP cost? Is it covered by insurance?
PRP for hair restoration is generally self-pay and is typically not covered by insurance. Our team will confirm consultation fees, per-session pricing, and the proposed treatment cost before you commit.
Is PRP the same as stem-cell treatment?
No. PRP is a platelet-rich preparation derived from your blood, not a stem-cell treatment. Its use for hair restoration does not mean the FDA has approved PRP as a hair-loss treatment. Your clinician can explain the evidence and uncertainties.
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THE TONO APPROACH
Your goals matter. So do your diagnosis, the evidence, and an honest conversation about what treatment can—and cannot—do. Our dermatologists bring those together in a plan built around you.
Visit us
PRP consultations and treatment take place at our DUMBO flagship. Our team will help you plan your visit and understand your next steps.
Tono Brooklyn
10 Jay Street, Suite 6C, DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York 11201. On the waterfront, between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
Getting here
By subway, York Street (F) is a two-minute walk; High Street (A, C) and Clark Street (2, 3) in Brooklyn Heights are ten. By car, about ten minutes from Lower Manhattan over the Brooklyn or Manhattan Bridge, with garage parking on Jay and Front Streets. By ferry, the DUMBO landing is a five-minute walk. From JFK, about 45 minutes by car; from LaGuardia, about 35.
What to expect
Your visit is private and unhurried. The setting is unlike any other dermatology office: this is Tono’s headquarters, where the engineers who build our clinical technology work alongside the physicians who use it. You are visiting the workshop, not the showroom.
Questions
For traveling patients
Brooklyn · 10-minute walk
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
On the waterfront at Brooklyn Bridge Park, with the Manhattan skyline from most rooms. The closest hotel to the clinic and the one most of our traveling patients choose. Quiet, well run, and a pleasant walk along the river to Jay Street.
Manhattan · 15 minutes by car
The Greenwich Hotel
In Tribeca, directly across the Brooklyn Bridge. Discreet, residential in feel, and a short drive to the clinic. For patients who want to be in Manhattan, this is the one we suggest first.
Tono has no commercial relationship with either hotel. Recommendations reflect what has worked well for our patients.
