PRP hair and scalp treatment at Poliklinika Maletić
No surgery! Stop hair loss with a natural method.
With hair loss, changes develop gradually and over time the hair loses density and quality. A timely scalp assessment is key to further treatment. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a therapy that uses platelet-rich plasma obtained from the patient’s own blood, with the aim of strengthening the hair and reducing increased shedding. At Poliklinika Maletić, the PRP hair treatment is performed following an individual scalp assessment, so that the therapy is properly indicated and tailored to the actual condition of the hair and scalp.
Indications and use of scalp PRP treatment
Finally - hair treatment with clearly defined and realistic therapy expectations
In androgenetic alopecia, hormonal changes, hair loss caused by chronic stress, diffuse thinning and other scarring and non-scarring alopecias, the hair follicles gradually weaken, scalp density decreases and the hair diameter reduces.
Poliklinika Maletić applies scalp PRP treatment when the goal is not transplantation but strengthening the existing hair, reducing increased shedding and supporting follicles that still have regenerative potential. PRP is a regenerative therapy that works when it is properly indicated, expertly performed and individually planned according to the actual condition of your scalp.
That is why PRP hair treatment makes sense only if it is diagnostically grounded, guided by a medical protocol and realistically communicated.
Benefits of PRP treatment
Reduces hair loss
Strengthens existing hair by increasing the hair shaft diameter
Stimulates the anagen phase, the hair growth phase
Speeds up postoperative recovery after hair transplantation
Expertise and experience of Poliklinika Maletić in PRP hair treatment
Finally – PRP hair treatment is performed in a medical context, not as a standard cosmetic-aesthetic treatment.
ISHRS Fellow
ABHRS Diplomate
International professional recognition
Poliklinika Maletić is the leading centre for treating hair loss in the region, with many years of experience in hair transplantation and regenerative scalp therapies.
Our expertise is confirmed by international certifications held by very few doctors in the world: ISHRS membership, FISHRS title, passed ABHRS exam.
Membership in ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery)
FISHRS title (Fellow of ISHRS — the highest level of expertise)
Passed ABHRS exam (American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery)
6 reasons that make PRP treatment at Poliklinika Maletić different
Detailed trichoscopic scalp examination before every decision
Before applying PRP, we perform a detailed examination of the scalp skin with a high-magnification trichoscopic camera, thereby gaining detailed insight into the condition of the hair and scalp skin.
Advanced diagnostics with TrichoLab AI analysis
When needed, we also use the TrichoLab device, which uses artificial intelligence in scalp analysis and automatically quantifies the number of hairs, the thickness, density and distribution across scalp regions.
Swiss specialised tubes for maximum growth-factor concentration
For PRP treatment we use high-quality tubes that allow the isolation of plasma rich in platelets and growth factors from the patient’s own blood. It is precisely the platelets and growth factors that play a key role in stimulating regenerative processes in the scalp, which is why the quality of PRP preparation is an important part of the therapy.
PRP is administered by a doctor experienced in hair transplantation
It is extremely important who performs the application: PRP must be injected into the exact skin layer, at an individually determined depth, with the correct spacing of punctures and the right technique, which is best done by doctors experienced in scalp treatments and hair transplantation.
Experience in combining PRP and hair transplantation
We use exclusively top-quality instruments and devices – in diagnostics, trichoscopic scalp examination and the hair transplant procedure itself. During the work, loupes are used so that the procedure is performed as precisely as possible, and the results we achieve look completely natural.
Two locations - Zagreb and Daruvar
You can have the PRP hair and scalp treatment at our clinics in Zagreb and Daruvar, with the same medical standards and diagnostic equipment.
The PRP hair treatment procedure - from blood draw to application into the scalp
PRP hair treatment is one of the minimally invasive medical procedures.
Drawing a small tube of blood
We draw a small amount of your own venous blood into a specialised tube.
Centrifuging and separating the platelet-rich plasma
The blood is centrifuged in a device that separates the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of the blood.
Scalp disinfection
We disinfect the scalp with disinfectant solutions according to the medical protocol.
Applying PRP with thin needles into the planned regions
We inject PRP with very thin needles at a precisely determined depth, with proper spacing of punctures.
Scalp massage and brief post-treatment instructions
We massage the scalp according to the protocol so that the PRP is distributed homogeneously across the treated region.
Duration
The entire PRP treatment takes about 30 minutes.
Anaesthesia
PRP does not require anaesthesia – usually the application of vibration is sufficient. Local anaesthesia can be given at the patient's request.
Protocol for the maximum effect of scalp PRP treatment
If you have previously had a PRP treatment without a visible effect, the reason often lies in differences in the protocol, the scalp assessment or the indication for the therapy.
1. Diagnosis and indication first
Individual assessment of the scalp condition and indication for PRPWe perform a detailed trichoscopic scalp examination, take photographic documentation, consider the patient’s general health and, when needed, perform additional scalp analyses and blood tests, because the overall health condition can affect the effectiveness of the therapy.
2. Insight into the patient's health condition
Medical history as the basis of a safe and effective treatmentWe do not look only at the scalp. Insight into the medical history allows us to rule out contraindications and adapt the protocol to your health profile.
3. PRP quality: Swiss specialised tubes
Standardised preparation of plasma with a high concentration of growth factorsWe use high-quality blood-draw tubes so that we can isolate as large an amount of growth factors as possible from the plasma. The quality of the tubes plays an important role in the effectiveness of the PRP treatment and in achieving the desired effect on the hair and scalp.
4. Application technique: depth, spacing, dosing
Precise application tailored individually to each patientFor PRP to have maximum effect, it must be injected at a precisely determined depth, which is individual for each patient. Equally important are the spacing between individual punctures and the amount of PRP injected at each point.
5. Scalp massage according to the protocol + post-treatment instructions
Optimal plasma distribution and clear post-treatment guidelinesAfter applying PRP, the scalp is massaged in a precisely defined way so that the plasma is distributed evenly across the treated region. After the treatment, the patient can immediately return to their everyday activities, while following the given instructions, including temporarily avoiding swimming pools, saunas and tanning beds, and touching the scalp with dirty hands.
6. Tracking results: photographic documentation
Objective progress tracking through standardised photographsWe photograph the scalp before the treatment and over the course of progress monitoring – comparing the photographs allows an objective assessment of the effect, not just a subjective impression.
7. Treatment frequency: individualised protocol
A therapy plan adapted to the scalp's response and the patient's goalsWe most often recommend three PRP treatments per year at intervals of 3–4 months. Depending on the condition of the scalp, we adjust the protocol – sometimes a different frequency or a combination with other therapies is needed.
PRP hair treatment or hair transplantation - when to use which method?
Not sure whether you need PRP or a transplant? That is completely normal – and that is exactly why we are here.
Scalp PRP treatment
We use scalp PRP treatment when we want to strengthen the existing hair and reduce shedding — the goal is to regenerate follicles that still have potential.
- Strengthening the existing hair
- Reducing increased shedding
- Regenerating follicles with potential
Hair transplantation
Hair transplantation is used when we want to permanently replace lost hair — the goal is to relocate follicles from the donor zone into areas without hair.
- Replacing permanently lost hair
- Relocating follicles from the donor zone
- Permanent solutions for bald regions
When do we combine them?
When it comes to hair thinning where there are both weak follicles and areas of complete loss, we combine scalp PRP and hair transplantation for a synergistic effect:
PRP speeds up recovery after hair transplantation
PRP strengthens existing hair in regions where the hair has weakened
We often inject PRP on the day of the transplant — intraoperatively, directly into the scalp during the procedure
PRP treatment results - before-and-after photographic documentation
Below you can see examples of our patients’ results
Additional results from our patients
PRP treatment results are tracked through reduced hair shedding, improved quality of the existing hair and a gradual improvement in the appearance of scalp density.
Patients often notice the first changes a few weeks after the treatment, while progress is tracked through trichoscopic analysis and photographic documentation over time.
What do our patients say about the PRP treatment?
Shared from our Google Profile.
Frequently asked questions about PRP hair treatment
Answers to the questions patients most often ask before deciding on a PRP treatment at Poliklinika Maletić.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is platelet-rich plasma isolated from your own blood. It is used to reduce hair shedding, strengthen the follicles, stimulate the growth of new hair and speed up recovery after a transplant.
Scalp PRP treatment is indicated for increased hair loss, hair weakening due to androgenetic alopecia, chronic stress, hormonal changes, and other scarring and non-scarring alopecias.
The entire treatment takes about 30 minutes.
Usually within a few weeks after the treatment - reduced hair shedding and a thicker hair diameter.
Most often three times a year at intervals of 3-4 months. The protocol is individually adjusted to the condition of your scalp.
Criteria for choosing a clinic for PRP hair treatment
If you are considering a PRP hair treatment, it is important to pay attention to a few key factors when choosing a clinic.
Detailed scalp examination before deciding on therapy
A quality clinic always performs a detailed trichoscopic examination before any therapy – it does not recommend PRP generically to everyone.
A comprehensive range of treatments for hair loss
So that each patient can be approached individually, the clinic must offer all forms of hair-loss treatment – not just PRP.
A doctor experienced in scalp treatments performs PRP
PRP treatment should be performed by a doctor experienced in scalp treatments.
PRP preparation quality and specialised tubes
Not all PRP treatments are the same. The preparation method, the platelet concentration and the quality of the tubes have a major impact on effectiveness. Check whether the clinic uses specialised tubes.
Documenting before-and-after results with photographs
Reliable clinics track progress through photographic documentation and trichoscopic check-ups – they do not rely solely on the patient’s subjective impression.
International recognition
International professional recognition guarantees that PRP hair treatment is performed according to the highest medical standards. Continuous education and membership in relevant professional associations ensure proper indication, safe application and optimal results of scalp PRP therapy.
Poliklinika Maletić meets all the criteria:
PRP hair treatment at Poliklinika Maletić is performed with a detailed trichoscopic assessment, an individual therapeutic approach, expert PRP preparation and the tracking of results through photographic and trichoscopic documentation.
Dr. Ana Maletić is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, a member of ISHRS (FISHRS) and an ABHRS Diplomate, with many years of experience in scalp treatments and regenerative hair therapies.
Book a consultation for PRP hair and scalp treatment
Every hair-strengthening plan begins with a detailed scalp assessment.
During the consultation we examine the scalp with a trichoscopic camera, take your health into account and set a therapy plan – PRP, a combination of therapies or, when it is a more realistic solution, a hair transplant.
