Hair rejuvenation

Regenerative, non-surgical hair restoration — PRP therapy with Dr. Natalya Borakowski, plus a compounded at-home topical for maintenance.


When the brush holds more hair than your head seems to

Thinning on the crown, a part that keeps widening, postpartum shedding that never quite stopped — most patients notice hair loss in photographs before they notice it in the mirror. At Desert Bloom in Scottsdale, non-surgical hair loss treatment is narrower than most websites suggest, and that is deliberate. Dr. Natalya Borakowski, NMD, offers one in-clinic injectable pathway — PRP hair restoration using the patient’s own platelets — and one compounded at-home topical (5% minoxidil, 1% finasteride, biotin) for daily maintenance between visits. No transplants, no laser caps in the treatment room, no “stem cell” marketing.

Before any protocol begins, Dr. Borakowski evaluates the underlying cause — genetic, hormonal, nutritional, or inflammatory — because treating a cause you have not identified is how patients end up cycling through treatments that were never going to work for them.

For the full PRP protocol, pricing, and what to expect session by session, see PRP hair restoration details.

At a Glance

  • One in-clinic treatment: PRP hair restoration (physician-performed, Dr. Borakowski)
  • One at-home adjunct: compounded topical — 5% minoxidil + 1% finasteride + biotin, nightly
  • Candidacy: early-to-moderate thinning with living follicles; not for scarred or fully dormant follicles
  • Protocol: 3 PRP sessions, 4–6 weeks apart, then maintenance every 3–6 months
  • Results window: reduced shedding at 4–6 weeks; density improvement by months 3–6
  • Pricing: $575/session or $1,500 for a 3-session package
  • What we do not offer: hair transplant surgery, in-clinic low-level laser therapy, stem cell injections

What Non-Surgical Hair Loss Treatment Covers at Desert Bloom

Non-surgical hair loss treatments aim to do three things: stimulate existing hair follicles, slow hormone-driven miniaturization (primarily DHT-driven androgenetic alopecia), and support scalp circulation. The broader non-surgical landscape includes PRP, low-level laser therapy, microneedling, topical minoxidil, oral finasteride and dutasteride, and scalp micropigmentation.

Desert Bloom’s program is intentionally narrow within that landscape: one regenerative injectable pathway, one compounded topical adjunct, and a referral relationship for patients whose hair loss is beyond what non-surgical options can address.

Most searches for non-surgical hair loss treatment are made by women and men with early-to-moderate thinning — a widening part, reduced density on the crown, postpartum shedding that lingered past six months, or diffuse telogen effluvium after a stressful period. If that describes you, the pathway that matches your situation is below.

Our Hair Rejuvenation Options

PRP Hair Restoration

Best for

Early-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern), postpartum telogen effluvium, diffuse thinning across the crown or along the part line.

What makes it distinct

PRP uses your own blood. A single 30 mL tube is drawn, spun in a Tiger Aesthetics FDA-approved centrifuge kit, and the concentrated platelet layer — carrying PDGF, VEGF, IGF-1, TGF-β, and FGF-2 — is injected into thinning zones. These growth factors stimulate dormant follicles, encourage new vessel formation, and extend the active (anagen) growth phase. Nothing external is introduced beyond your own biology.

Choose this if

You have living follicles that are underperforming (not scarred or fully dormant for years), you want the longest evidence base for injectable hair restoration, and you are prepared for a 3-session course spaced 4–6 weeks apart with quarterly maintenance afterward.

At-Home Topical (Compounded)

Best for

Daily maintenance between PRP sessions, or as a stand-alone starting point for patients who want to try a medical-grade topical before committing to injections.

What makes it distinct

Desert Bloom provides a compound pharmacy topical solution — 5% minoxidil, 1% finasteride, biotin — applied nightly. For patients who want to layer, it can be combined with a derma roller and a patient-purchased LED helmet. This is an adjunct, not a stand-in for a full protocol — it is how you hold progress between visits.

Choose this if

You are already doing PRP and want a daily habit that keeps the momentum, or your thinning is mild enough that Dr. Borakowski recommends starting conservatively before escalating.

How to Choose

Not sure where you fall? A consultation with Dr. Borakowski clarifies it in one visit — no procedure is scheduled before a diagnosis.

Candidacy — Who This Page Is For

Non-surgical hair loss treatment at Desert Bloom works best for patients with mild to moderate hair loss and living follicles. The treatments stimulate what is still there; they do not revive follicles that have been dormant for years in completely bald areas, and they do not reverse scarring alopecias (lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia, traction scarring) without medical co-management.

Good candidates

Not candidates at Desert Bloom

Safety, Side Effects & What Cannot Be Promised

PRP uses your own blood, which makes allergic reaction extremely rare. The side effect profile is typical of any scalp injection: mild redness and tenderness for 24–48 hours, occasional pinpoint bruising, rare headache. There is no general anesthesia, no incision, and no downtime — most patients return to work the same afternoon.

What non-surgical hair loss treatment cannot do

Any clinic promising “guaranteed regrowth” or “dramatic density in one session” is overselling. Dr. Borakowski will quote ranges from the published literature (70–80% of PRP patients report meaningful improvement in a 2025 meta-analysis; ~30% hair count increase at 3 months and ~45% thickness at 6 months in controlled studies) — not guarantees.

Pricing

TreatmentStarting PriceProtocol
PRP Hair Restoration — single session$575Performed by Dr. Borakowski; ~45 min
PRP Hair Restoration — 3-session package$1,5003 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart
Compounded topical (5% minoxidil / 1% finasteride / biotin)Prescribed at consultNightly at-home; price varies by compound pharmacy
PRP Hair Restoration — single session$575
PRP Hair Restoration — 3-session package$1,500
Compounded topical (5% minoxidil / 1% finasteride / biotin)Prescribed at consult
PRP Hair Restoration — single sessionPerformed by Dr. Borakowski; ~45 min
PRP Hair Restoration — 3-session package3 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart
Compounded topical (5% minoxidil / 1% finasteride / biotin)Nightly at-home; price varies by compound pharmacy
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Maintenance PRP is typically scheduled every 3–6 months after the initial 3-session course. Financing is available through Affirm, Cherry, and CareCredit.

Frequently asked questions

How long does non-surgical hair loss treatment take to work? Most patients notice reduced shedding in 4–6 weeks. Visible density improvement typically shows at 3 months, with peak results around 6 months after completing the 3-session PRP course. Consistency matters — the patients who see the most meaningful gains are the ones who complete the full series and stay on maintenance.
How is this different from a hair transplant? A transplant moves hair from one part of the scalp to another. PRP does not move hair — it stimulates the follicles you already have. PRP is appropriate earlier in the hair loss timeline, before advanced pattern loss; a transplant is the right call once follicles in a zone are fully dormant. Desert Bloom does not perform transplants; we refer when surgical restoration is the appropriate next step.
Will I need to keep doing this forever? If your hair loss is driven by androgenetic (DHT) miniaturization — most pattern loss is — yes, some level of maintenance is part of holding the result. Quarterly PRP plus daily topical is a common long-term pattern. If the driver was situational (postpartum, a stressful period) and has resolved, you may be able to stop after the initial course. Dr. Borakowski will tell you which pattern yours fits.
Can men and women both get PRP for hair? Yes. PRP is effective for both male and female pattern thinning. The protocol and pricing are the same; injection density varies by pattern of loss.
Does insurance cover hair restoration? No. PRP hair restoration and compounded topicals for hair loss are elective cosmetic procedures and are not covered by medical insurance. Financing is available through Affirm, Cherry, and CareCredit.
Why doesn’t Desert Bloom offer low-level laser therapy in the clinic? Because LLLT works at home. The research behind laser caps and helmets is strongest when patients use the device consistently (several sessions per week for months), which is a pattern of use that does not translate well to in-office delivery. If a patient wants to add LLLT, we recommend a reputable device for home use alongside PRP and topicals.
Dr. Natalya Borakowski, NMD
Medically reviewed byDr. Natalya Borakowski, NMDFounder, Desert Bloom Skincare
“Hair loss is rarely one thing. Before we draw a single tube of blood, I want to understand what is driving it — genetics, hormones, nutrition, inflammation, something you stopped taking two months ago. A protocol that fits you only exists once we know what we are actually treating.”

Book a Hair Restoration Consultation

Dr. Borakowski will review your hair loss history, your pattern, your labs if relevant, and tell you directly whether PRP, a topical, a combination, or a referral is the right next step. Non-surgical, no general anesthesia, results that build over months.

Desert Bloom Skincare
10752 N 89th Place, Suite 122B, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 567-8180

Book Your Hair Restoration ConsultationCall (480) 567-8180

PRP hair restoration and compounded topicals are elective cosmetic treatments. Individual results vary by cause of hair loss, follicular status, consistency of the protocol, and maintenance. Information on this page is educational and is not a substitute for a clinical assessment.

Content medically reviewed by Dr. Natalya Borakowski, NMD. Last updated: April 2026.

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