Beard Growth and Facial Hair Restoration London
Full beards are everywhere. Your Instagram feed. Your office. Every second man on the street.
Except yours will not cooperate.
Patches where nothing grows. Thin, wispy coverage that never looks right. The five o'clock shadow that is all you can manage when you want a proper beard.
Genetics dealt you a certain hand. But that does not mean you cannot improve it.
Why Some Beards Grow Better Than Others
Beard growth depends on hair follicle density and sensitivity to hormones. Some men have abundant, responsive facial hair follicles. Others have fewer follicles or follicles less responsive to the testosterone that triggers beard growth.
This is largely genetic. If your father and grandfathers had full beards, you probably will too. If they had patchy coverage, you likely inherited that tendency.
Age plays a role. Beard density often increases through your twenties and into your thirties. Some men who had thin coverage at 20 develop fuller beards by 35.
But genetics sets limits. No amount of waiting will grow hair from follicles that do not exist.
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How PRP Improves Beard Growth
PRP delivers growth factors that stimulate existing follicles to produce thicker, stronger hair.
For beard enhancement, PRP can activate dormant follicles that exist but are not producing visible hair, strengthen weak follicles to produce fuller coverage, improve hair quality so beard appears denser, and extend the growth phase allowing longer beard growth.
PRP works with the follicles you have. It optimises their output rather than creating new follicles.
For many men, this produces meaningful improvement. Patchy areas fill in as dormant follicles activate. Overall density increases as existing follicles produce thicker hair.
What Results Can You Expect
Results depend on your starting point.
If you have follicles that are dormant or underperforming, PRP can significantly improve coverage. Many men see visible improvement in density and reduction in patchiness.
If you have very few follicles in certain areas, PRP cannot create hair where no follicles exist. In these cases, beard transplant may be necessary for significant change.
Assessment determines what is achievable. We examine your facial hair pattern and density to set realistic expectations.
A series of three to four treatments spaced four to six weeks apart typically produces optimal results. Improvement develops over months as follicles respond.
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PRP vs Beard Transplant
Beard transplant surgically moves follicles from your scalp to your face. It can create beard where none exists because it adds new follicles.
Transplant is more expensive, invasive, and requires recovery time. But for men with very sparse facial hair, it may be the only option for significant improvement.
PRP is less invasive, more affordable, and has no downtime. It works best for men with existing but underperforming facial hair.
Many men try PRP first. If results are satisfactory, transplant is unnecessary. If PRP is insufficient, transplant remains an option. Starting with PRP makes sense for most patients.
Combining PRP With Other Approaches
Minoxidil applied to beard area can stimulate growth. Combined with PRP, it provides complementary stimulation.
Nutrafol supports hair growth from inside. While formulated for scalp hair, the nutritional support benefits facial hair too.
Microneedling before PRP application may enhance growth factor penetration and stimulate follicles.
A comprehensive approach often produces better results than any single treatment.
What Treatment Involves
Treatment follows standard PRP protocol. Blood draw, processing, and injection into the beard area.
The face is numbed with topical anaesthetic for comfort. PRP is injected across areas of concern, focusing on patchy zones.
Some redness and mild swelling occur for a day or two. You can return to work immediately. Existing beard can be trimmed as normal.
Results develop over months. Most men see noticeable improvement by three to six months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does beard PRP hurt? Topical numbing makes it comfortable. The face is sensitive but treatment is tolerable.
How many sessions do I need? Typically three to four initial sessions, then maintenance treatments to sustain results.
Can PRP grow beard where I have none? PRP stimulates existing follicles. It cannot create follicles where none exist. If you have completely bare patches, those may need transplant.
What age should I try this? Beard density can naturally increase into your 30s. If you are in your early 20s, waiting may be reasonable. If you are 30+ and unhappy with your beard, treatment makes sense.
Will the results look natural? Yes. PRP enhances what you have naturally. There is nothing artificial about the results.
How long do results last? Maintenance treatments every six to twelve months help sustain improvement. Without maintenance, results gradually fade.
Your beard can be better than genetics alone allows.
