How much does PRP hair treatment cost at The London PRP Clinic?

£545 per session for our comprehensive PRP hair treatment, which includes Viviscal™ Professional supplements and organic hair oils. Most patients need 3-4 initial sessions. ExoRevive treatment is £445 per session.

Is PRP better than a hair transplant?

PRP is better for early-stage hair loss (Norwood 1-4) as it's non-surgical with no downtime and costs £545 vs £3,000-15,000 for transplants. Hair transplants are better for advanced hair loss (Norwood 5-7) but require surgery and 2 weeks recovery. Many patients use PRP to enhance transplant results.

What's the difference between PRP and ExoRevive?

PRP uses your blood's platelets containing 5-7 growth factors. ExoRevive uses lab-derived exosomes with 1,000+ growth factors, often showing faster results (6-8 weeks vs 3-4 months). ExoRevive costs £445 per session vs £545 for PRP with supplements.

Which London Underground station is closest to The London PRP Clinic?

Our Marylebone clinic is a 5-minute walk from Marylebone Station and 7 minutes from Baker Street Underground (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and Bakerloo lines). We're also 8 minutes from Edgware Road Station.

Botox for Forehead Lines

31 Aug

Written By Omar Elalfy

Forehead lines present unique treatment challenges. The frontalis muscle, responsible for raising eyebrows and expressing surprise, requires careful consideration to maintain natural expression while reducing wrinkles.

Understanding Forehead Anatomy

The frontalis is the only elevator muscle of the upper face. It originates from the galea aponeurotica and inserts into the skin and muscles around the eyebrows. Individual variation in muscle shape, strength, and fibre orientation significantly impacts treatment approach.

Some people have continuous frontalis muscles; others have distinct left and right bellies with a central gap. This anatomical variation affects injection patterns and dosing requirements. Understanding your specific anatomy ensures optimal results.

Treatment Considerations

The Compensation Effect

The frontalis often compensates for heavy brows or droopy eyelids by constantly contracting to maintain eye openness. Treating forehead lines without addressing this underlying issue can worsen brow position, creating a heavy, tired appearance.

Assessment involves observing brow position at rest and during animation. Patients who cannot fully relax their forehead may have underlying ptosis requiring modified treatment or surgical correction.

Injection Patterns

Traditional injection patterns use 4-8 injection points across the forehead. However, customisation based on individual wrinkle patterns yields superior results. Some patients need additional lateral injections; others benefit from a V-shaped pattern following natural muscle fibres.

Injection depth matters. Too superficial risks visible product or ineffective treatment. Too deep may affect the periosteum, causing headaches. The sweet spot lies within the muscle belly, typically 2-4mm deep.

Achieving Natural Results

Graduated Dosing

Using varied doses across the forehead creates natural-looking results. Lower doses superiorly (near the hairline) preserve some movement, avoiding the "frozen" look. Higher doses inferiorly (above the brows) provide maximum wrinkle reduction where lines are typically deepest.

Preserving Expression

Complete frontalis paralysis eliminates emotional expression and can feel uncomfortable. Most patients prefer retaining some movement, particularly for expressing surprise or emphasis. This requires careful dosing and strategic placement.

Managing Asymmetry

Natural facial asymmetry means identical treatment on both sides may not yield symmetric results. Experienced practitioners adjust dosing and placement to compensate for underlying asymmetry, creating balanced appearance.

Common Concerns and Solutions

The Spock Brow

Over-treatment of the central forehead with under-treatment laterally can create peaked brows resembling Star Trek's Spock. This is correctable with small additional doses to the lateral frontalis but is better prevented through proper initial treatment.

Heavy Brow Sensation

Some patients experience heaviness after forehead treatment, particularly if they unconsciously use their frontalis to maintain alertness. This typically improves as they adjust to the new sensation. If persistent, partial reversal or adjustment may be needed.

Treatment Longevity

Forehead Botox typically lasts 3-4 months, though some patients report up to 6 months duration. Regular treatment may lead to longer-lasting results as the muscle gradually weakens from disuse.

Factors affecting duration include sun exposure (UV damage may accelerate breakdown), exercise habits (increased metabolism shortens duration), and dosing (under-treatment wears off quickly).

Interested in natural-looking forehead treatment? Book your free WhatsApp consultation. Send a photo showing your forehead at rest and raised for personalised recommendations.

Omar Elalfy