What is PRP treatment for hair loss?

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatment for hair loss uses your body's own natural growth factors to revive thinning hair, strengthen follicles and boost new growth. The London PRP Clinic offers doctor-led PRP treatments for hair, scalp, and beard growth with proven results.

Does PRP work for beard growth?

Yes, PRP beard growth treatment is highly effective for filling patchy areas, enhancing beard density, and promoting thicker facial hair. Our doctor-led PRP beard treatment at £395 per session uses platelet-rich plasma to stimulate dormant hair follicles in the beard area.

How much does PRP treatment cost in London?

PRP treatment prices at The London PRP Clinic range from £395 for PRP Hair Signature or Beard PRP single sessions, to £545 for comprehensive treatments. We offer package discounts - for example, 3 PRP Hair sessions cost £1,085 (save £100).

What PRP services are available at The London PRP Clinic?

We offer PRP treatments for hair loss, beard growth, facial rejuvenation, under-eye treatment, knee joint pain, and scalp health. All treatments are doctor-led and evidence-based, delivered at our Marylebone, Canary Wharf, and Belgravia London locations.

How much does PRP cost for hair loss in London?

At The London PRP Clinic, PRP hair treatment costs £545 per session including Viviscal™ supplements and organic oils. Most patients need 3-4 initial sessions (package available at £1,500, saving £135). ExoRevive exosome treatment is £445 per session.

Does PRP really work for hair loss?

Yes, clinical studies show PRP is 70-90% effective for androgenetic alopecia. At our clinic, 87% of patients report significant improvement with an average 32% increase in hair density after 3-4 sessions. Results are best for Norwood stages 1-4.

What's better PRP or hair transplant?

PRP is ideal for early-stage hair loss (Norwood 1-4): non-surgical, no downtime, £545 per session. Hair transplants suit advanced loss (Norwood 5-7): permanent but surgical, 2-week recovery, £3,000-15,000. Many combine both for optimal results - PRP strengthens existing hair and enhances transplant survival.

How long do PRP results last?

PRP results typically last 12-18 months with proper maintenance. After initial 3-4 sessions, maintenance treatments every 6 months sustain results. Some patients using our combined protocol (PRP + supplements) report results lasting up to 2 years.

Is PRP painful for hair?

PRP involves minimal discomfort. We use topical numbing cream 30 minutes before treatment. Most patients rate pain as 2-3/10, describing it as 'mild pinching.' The entire procedure takes 60 minutes with no downtime - you can return to work immediately.

Can I wash my hair after PRP?

Wait 24 hours before washing your hair after PRP. Use lukewarm water and gentle shampoo for the first wash. Avoid swimming pools, saunas, and intense exercise for 48 hours. We provide detailed aftercare instructions and organic hair oil for optimal healing.

What are the newest hair loss treatments in 2025?

The newest effective hair loss treatments in 2025 include low-dose oral minoxidil (2.5-5mg daily), topical finasteride (0.25%), platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, and low-level laser therapy devices. Emerging treatments like JAK inhibitors and topical androgen receptor antagonists are showing promising results in clinical trials.

Does oral minoxidil work for hair loss?

Yes, low-dose oral minoxidil (2.5-5mg daily) has proven highly effective for both male and female pattern hair loss. Studies show it's particularly effective for overall thinning, with manageable side effects primarily limited to mild hypertrichosis (extra hair growth).

Is PRP effective for hair restoration?

Yes, PRP therapy has demonstrated significant improvement in hair count and thickness in clinical trials. Most patients see noticeable results after 3-4 sessions, using the body's own growth factors to stimulate dormant hair follicles.

What's the best hair loss treatment in London?

The best hair loss treatment depends on your specific condition, but combination therapy often yields optimal results. The London PRP Clinic offers personalised treatment plans combining PRP therapy with other evidence-based treatments. Book a free consultation to determine the best approach for your hair loss pattern.

How much does PRP hair treatment cost in London?

PRP hair treatment costs vary based on the number of sessions needed. The London PRP Clinic offers competitive pricing with free initial consultations. Contact us via WhatsApp for a personalised quote based on your specific treatment needs.

GFC Hair Treatment: Growth Factor Concentrate Explained (2026 London Guide)

28 Mar

Written By Omar Elalfy

Last updated: March 2026

What is GFC treatment for hair loss?

GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) is a next-generation hair restoration treatment that extracts and concentrates only the pure growth factors from your own blood, removing platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells, and all other blood components. The result is a highly refined formulation containing concentrated EGF (epidermal growth factor), PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor), IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor), and VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) that is injected directly into the scalp to stimulate dormant follicles, strengthen miniaturising hair, and promote new growth.

GFC is rapidly gaining attention as the next evolution of PRP therapy. While PRP delivers the entire platelet-rich plasma layer (growth factors mixed with platelets and other cells), GFC isolates only the regenerative growth factors themselves, delivering a purer, more concentrated treatment. Early clinical data suggests GFC may produce greater density improvements with fewer sessions than traditional PRP, making it one of the most talked-about advances in non-surgical hair restoration in 2026.

At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, GFC is now available from £495 per session, performed by GMC-registered doctors at our Marylebone and Canary Wharf locations.

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How does GFC differ from PRP?

Both GFC and PRP are autologous treatments derived from your own blood. The critical difference lies in what gets injected.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) concentrates the platelet-rich layer of your blood after centrifuging. This layer contains platelets (which store growth factors), along with some white blood cells, red blood cells, and plasma proteins. When injected, the platelets release their growth factors at the treatment site. PRP has an enormous evidence base: 43 randomised controlled trials involving 1,877 participants confirm it significantly increases hair density by an average of 31% (Anitua et al., 2025). At The London PRP Clinic, PRP achieves an 87% success rate.

GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) uses a specialised preparation kit containing a platelet-activating solution (developed by Wockhardt Ltd). Your blood is drawn into purpose-built tubes, mixed with the activating solution, and allowed to stand for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, the solution activates the platelets and triggers them to release their growth factors into the surrounding plasma. The tubes are then centrifuged to separate the pure growth factor layer from all blood cells. The final injectable contains only the concentrated growth factors themselves, with no platelets, no red blood cells, and no white blood cells.

This distinction matters because the pure growth factor formulation may reduce the mild inflammatory response that can occur when whole platelets and white blood cells are injected with standard PRP. Researchers suggest this cleaner preparation may allow the growth factors to act more efficiently on follicle cells without competing signals from other blood components.

What does the clinical evidence show?

GFC evidence is early-stage but promising. A 2024 prospective study published in Cureus examined patients with androgenetic alopecia treated with 3 GFC sessions at 4-week intervals. Macroscopic photographs showed significant improvement in hair growth across all treated patients. Trichoscopic analysis confirmed pronounced improvement in hair density alongside decreased shaft diameter variability and fewer yellow dots (a trichoscopic marker of follicular inactivity). The hair pull test was negative in 100% of patients at 8 weeks post-treatment. Patient satisfaction reached 80%, and zero adverse events were recorded.

A separate comparative analysis reported that GFC achieved 37.1 hairs per cm squared of new growth versus 28.4 hairs per cm squared for PRP, though this data requires confirmation in larger trials.

Our honest assessment: PRP has decades of clinical use and 43 RCTs supporting its efficacy. GFC has promising pilot data and growing global adoption, but lacks the depth of randomised controlled evidence that PRP has accumulated. At The London PRP Clinic, our doctors present both options transparently so patients can make informed decisions based on their priorities and preferences.

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How is GFC treatment performed?

The procedure follows a similar structure to PRP but with a different preparation method.

Step 1: Blood collection. Approximately 16 to 25 ml of blood is drawn from your arm into specialised GFC preparation tubes containing a platelet-activating solution.

Step 2: Activation. The tubes are inverted 6 to 10 times to mix the blood with the activating solution, then allowed to stand upright for approximately 30 minutes. During this period, the platelets are activated and release their concentrated growth factors into the plasma.

Step 3: Centrifugation. The tubes are centrifuged at specific speed and temperature settings to separate the pure growth factor layer from all blood cells, platelets, and debris.

Step 4: Extraction. The clear growth factor concentrate layer (approximately 6 to 8 ml of ready-to-inject formulation) is carefully extracted using a sterile syringe. This golden liquid contains pure EGF, PDGF, IGF-1, VEGF, and other growth factors without any cellular contamination.

Step 5: Injection. After the scalp is cleaned and optionally numbed with topical anaesthetic, the GFC is injected subcutaneously across the areas of thinning using a fine needle. The entire appointment takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes.

Who is GFC best suited for?

GFC is most effective for patients with early-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia (Norwood I to IV, Ludwig I to II) where follicles are still active but weakened, patients who want a purer growth factor formulation with potentially fewer sessions than traditional PRP, patients who have had good results with PRP and want to explore the next evolution of the technology, patients who experienced mild inflammatory responses to standard PRP (redness, scalp sensitivity) and may benefit from the cleaner GFC formulation, and patients who want the convenience of fewer total sessions (3 to 4 for GFC versus 4 to 6 for standard PRP).

GFC cannot restore hair in completely bald areas where follicles have been permanently destroyed. In those cases, surgical transplantation is required, with GFC or PRP used as a complement to optimise graft survival.

Can GFC and PRP be combined?

Yes. Because GFC delivers a purer growth factor formulation while PRP delivers a broader biological stimulus (including platelets that continue releasing growth factors over time at the injection site), some protocols alternate GFC and PRP sessions within a treatment plan. This hybrid approach delivers the purity advantages of GFC alongside the sustained-release benefits of whole platelet injection.

At The London PRP Clinic, our doctors can design combined or alternating protocols based on your specific hair loss pattern, treatment response, and preferences. The clinic also offers ExoRevive exosome therapy (from £445), which can be layered with either GFC or PRP for the most comprehensive regenerative approach available.

GFC vs PRP vs ExoRevive: choosing the right treatment

Choose PRP if you want the treatment with the strongest clinical evidence (43 RCTs, 1,877 patients), you value the proven 87% success rate at The London PRP Clinic, and you prefer the most extensively studied autologous approach. PRP from £545 per session.

Choose GFC if you want a purer growth factor formulation without cellular contamination, you want fewer sessions (3 to 4 versus 4 to 6), you experienced mild inflammatory responses to standard PRP, or you want to try the latest evolution of autologous regenerative therapy. GFC from £495 per session.

Choose ExoRevive if you want stem cell-derived regenerative signalling alongside or instead of blood-derived treatments, or you want to add a non-autologous regenerative layer to your PRP or GFC protocol. ExoRevive from £445 per session.

Combine treatments if you want the most comprehensive regenerative approach targeting multiple biological pathways simultaneously.

Your GMC-registered doctor at The London PRP Clinic will recommend the most effective approach based on your specific hair loss pattern, stage, medical history, and goals.

GFC treatment at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

GFC from £495 per session. Course of 3 to 4 sessions recommended.

PRP also available from £395 per session. ExoRevive from £445. Combined protocols available.

GMC-registered doctors perform every consultation and treatment. Specialist preparation systems for consistently high growth factor concentrations. Comprehensive diagnostic assessment before any treatment recommendation. 87% success rate across all hair restoration patients. 187+ five-star reviews. Marylebone and Canary Wharf locations.

Book your GFC consultation > WhatsApp | Email: team@thewellnesslondon.com | Call: +44 20 3951 3429

Medical Disclaimer: GFC is an emerging treatment with a growing but still developing evidence base compared to PRP. All treatments at The London PRP Clinic are performed by GMC-registered doctors who provide full informed consent regarding current evidence and realistic expectations. Results vary between individuals. Last reviewed March 2026.

Omar Elalfy