- Around 60–75 minutes door to door, most of it preparation and numbing.
- Discomfort is brief; the restrictions afterwards are minimal.
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Preparing for the appointment
- Eat properly and hydrate well — a dehydrated draw is a slow draw
- Avoid alcohol the night before
- Wash your hair that morning and skip serums and oils
- Declare blood thinners, anti-inflammatories and supplements in advance
- Recent blood reports — thyroid, ferritin, vitamin D, B12, HbA1c if available
- Photos of your skin or scalp on a bad week, in daylight
- Every product you currently use, including home remedies
- Prescription and over-the-counter medication list
- What you have already tried, and what made things worse
- Your realistic budget and how much downtime you can take
During the session
The blood draw takes a couple of minutes and feels like any routine test. Processing runs while numbing cream sits on the scalp. Injections follow a grid across the thinning zone, each one a brief sting or pressure sensation; the whole injection phase is typically ten to fifteen minutes.
The next 48 hours
Expect tenderness, mild tightness and occasionally a dull headache on the first evening. Sleep normally, avoid the gym and swimming for a day or two, and hold off on hair colour or chemical treatments for a week. Ordinary shampoo can usually resume after 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive home afterwards?+
Yes. There is no sedation involved.
How much blood is taken?+
Typically 10–20 ml, comparable to a routine blood test.
Will people notice I have had it done?+
Usually not beyond slight redness at the injection points for a few hours.
Key takeaways
- Plan for about 75 minutes
- Hydration makes the draw easier
- Restrictions are light and last a day or two
References
- Nayami Cosmyc medical disclaimer
- Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists — patient guidance
Sumaiya is the founder of Nayami Cosmyc in Mumbai, where she runs both the clinic and the academy. She works across skin, hair, hijama and clinical nutrition, and writes the Knowledge Hub so patients can understand a treatment properly before they ever book one.
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If what you have read about what a prp session feels like sounds like your situation, these are the treatments Sumaiya most often uses for it at the Kurla clinic. Reading this guide is not a diagnosis — the point of an assessment is to work out which of these, if any, actually applies to you.
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If you are considering professional prp therapy after reading this what a prp session feels like guide, Sumaiya can assess your concern in person or online and recommend an appropriate treatment plan — including whether a simpler option would work better for you.
PRP Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair regrowth and skin rejuvenation.
Suitable for: Pattern hair loss · Post-pregnancy thinning · Beard regrowth
- Stimulated regrowth
- Reduced shedding
- Skin texture improvement
Expected results: Meaningful density or skin-quality change after 3–4 sessions
Treatment time: 45–60 min per session
Hair Treatments
Trichology-led hair treatments for fall, thinning and scalp issues.
Suitable for: Hair fall and thinning · Pattern hair loss · Dandruff and scalp issues
- Reduced hair fall
- Improved density
- Healthier scalp
Expected results: Reduced shedding by 8–12 weeks, regrowth from month 3
Treatment time: 30–45 min per session
Skin Treatments
Clinical skin treatments tailored to your concerns and skin type.
Suitable for: Dull or uneven skin · Acne, scars and pigmentation · Anti-aging concerns
- Brighter, even-toned skin
- Reduced acne and scars
- Visible anti-aging
Expected results: Visible texture and clarity change across 3–6 sessions
Treatment time: 30–60 min per session
Clinical Nutrition
Evidence-based nutrition therapy tailored to your medical profile.
Suitable for: Adults with lifestyle conditions · Anyone seeking long-term healthy eating · Pre and post-surgical recovery
- Sustainable, measurable health improvements
- Plans built around Indian foods and routines
- Continuous monitoring and adjustments
Expected results: Clear change in energy, digestion and lab markers in 6–8 weeks
Treatment time: 45–60 min consultation
Products that support this at home
In-clinic work sets the direction; daily home care holds the result. These Nayami Cosmyc formulations are the ones we most often pair with what a prp session feels like.
Where patients travel to us from
Our clinic sits in Vidya Vihar, minutes from Kurla — with dedicated pages for each Mumbai catchment area.
More on this topic from Sumaiya
Practical, India-specific writing from the clinic floor.
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