PRP treatment

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatment is a procedure that involves injecting a patient’s own blood into their scalp to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss:

• How it works

PRP is derived from the patient’s blood and contains growth factors, chemokines, clotting factors, and immune mediators. These factors are injected into the scalp in areas of hair loss. 

• Benefits

PRP can be effective for preventing hair loss and thinning, and can also help regrow hair. It can also stimulate hair growth after hair transplants. 

• Procedure

PRP is considered safe, but there are some potential risks and side effects, including local and temporary pain at the injection sites, infection, dizziness, nausea, scalp pain, and irritation during the healing process. 

• Results

To achieve results, you’ll need to complete a series of four to six treatments, spaced 5-6 weeks apart. The new hair growth will last for about 18 to 24 months, and touch-up treatments are recommended once a year. 

• Cost

In the UK, PRP therapy for hair loss costs around £200 to £500 per session, but prices can vary.