Non-surgical hair-loss treatment
PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. It is a non-surgical treatment that uses a processed sample of your own blood before the prepared plasma is injected into selected areas of the scalp.
PRP may be discussed for selected patients experiencing early thinning, reduced density or shedding, or as part of a wider treatment plan following FUE, DHI or FUT hair transplantation.
Platelet-Rich Plasma
PRP treatment begins with a small blood sample. The sample is processed in a centrifuge to separate the blood components and prepare platelet-rich plasma for injection into selected thinning areas.
PRP is different from a hair transplant. It does not remove follicles from a donor area or place new follicles into a bald area. It may be considered where active follicles remain but the hair has become thinner or less dense.
PRP is prepared using a sample of the patient’s own blood rather than donor blood or transplanted hair follicles.
The blood sample is processed to separate and prepare the plasma component used during treatment.
The prepared PRP is injected into selected areas following assessment and an agreed treatment plan.
PRP does not involve graft extraction, recipient incisions or the movement of follicles between scalp areas.
Treatment is commonly arranged as a course, followed by a review of response and possible maintenance.
Results vary according to diagnosis, hair-loss stage, scalp health, treatment consistency and individual biology.
Patient suitability
Treatment stages
Your hair-loss pattern, shedding history, scalp health, medication and expectations are reviewed.
A small sample of your blood is collected before treatment preparation.
The sample is placed in a centrifuge to separate and prepare the platelet-rich plasma.
The prepared PRP is injected into selected thinning areas using small needles.
Progress is reviewed after the treatment course and maintenance may be discussed.
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Treatment comparison
| Option | May be considered for | Important point |
|---|---|---|
| PRP treatment | Selected thinning, reduced-density or post-transplant support cases where active follicles remain. | Non-surgical, but usually requires a course and possible maintenance. Results are not guaranteed. |
| Hair-loss medication | Selected ongoing pattern hair loss where medication is medically appropriate. | Benefits, contraindications and possible adverse effects should be discussed with an appropriate clinician. |
| FUE hair transplant | Patients with suitable donor hair and established areas where follicles have been lost. | FUE moves donor grafts into the treatment area but does not stop future loss of untreated native hair. |
| DHI hair transplant | Selected surgical treatment plans using individual graft extraction and implanter-device placement. | DHI is still a surgical hair-transplant procedure and requires donor-area suitability. |
Possible treatment uses
PRP may be discussed where hair is thinning but active follicles remain in the affected area.
Selected patients may consider PRP where the hair appears less dense but surgery is not currently appropriate.
PRP may be discussed in selected crown cases before or alongside longer-term treatment planning.
View Crown Hair TransplantSelected female thinning patterns may be assessed after possible medical causes have been considered.
View Female Hair RestorationPRP may be discussed as one part of an aftercare or native-hair support plan following surgery.
PRP may suit selected patients who are not ready or currently suitable for hair-transplant surgery.
PRP treatment prices
Three PRP treatment sessions, subject to consultation and confirmation that treatment is suitable.
One PRP treatment session. A single session may not provide the same treatment plan as a complete course.
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PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. Treatment uses plasma prepared from a sample of the patient’s own blood.
A blood sample is collected and processed in a centrifuge. The prepared platelet-rich plasma is then injected into selected thinning areas of the scalp.
A treatment session is generally scheduled for around 20–25 minutes, although appointment length can vary.
One PRP treatment is £395. A course of three PRP sessions is available for £499, subject to consultation and confirmation.
PRP is often arranged as a course rather than a single session. The appropriate schedule and possible maintenance should be confirmed after assessment.
PRP does not replace follicles that are no longer present. A hair transplant may be more appropriate for selected established bald areas where suitable donor hair is available.
PRP may be discussed as part of a wider treatment or native-hair support plan after surgery. Timing should be confirmed by the treating clinic.
PRP may be considered for selected female thinning patterns after assessment and consideration of hormonal, nutritional, thyroid and other possible medical causes.
PRP involves multiple small scalp injections. Sensation varies, and numbing treatment may be discussed. Temporary tenderness can occur afterwards.
No. Response varies, and available research differs considerably in treatment preparation, schedules and outcome measurement.
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