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.

Microneedling in London 2026. The Doctor-Led Pathway, With and Without PRP

13 Aug

Written By Mariam Elalfy

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Microneedling is one of the most searched-for skin treatments in London, and the results depend far more on who performs it and what is added to it than on the device itself. At its simplest it creates controlled micro-channels in the skin that trigger collagen production, improving texture, pores, fine lines and overall quality over a course. Its effect is amplified when combined with your own platelet-rich fibrin, the treatment known as the vampire facial, or with polynucleotides and exosomes, which add growth factors and regenerative signals to the healing the needling sets off. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness in Marylebone, a GMC-registered doctor sets the depth to your skin and concern, and chooses whether plain microneedling, PRF microneedling or a combined protocol suits best, from £290 for microneedling, £495 with PRF and £695 with added exosomes, with a course of three from £1,095. Care is doctor-led and priced within London's premium tier. Fees are discussed further down this page.

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Medically reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated August 2026.

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Message a GMC-registered doctor on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com or call +44 20 3951 3429.

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At a glance

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Doctor-led microneedling starts from £395, combined with your own platelet-rich fibrin as the vampire facial, and from £695 with added exosomes, with a course of three from £1,400 and combined regenerative protocols from £595. Every treatment is delivered by a GMC-registered doctor, with the PRF prepared on a dual-spin centrifuge to four to six times baseline platelet concentration, and non-responders identified at the four-week review.

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Pricing aligns with London's leading premium clinics rather than undercutting them, because we compete on outcomes rather than price. Across the market, plain microneedling commonly runs £150 to £350 a session with courses of three to six from around £500 to £1,000, PRP microneedling higher, and energy-based or radiofrequency microneedling at the premium end reaching £600 to £1,500 a session and courses of several thousand pounds, with peers including PRP London Clinic on Cavendish Square, NAR London, the Cosmetic Skin Clinic and the established Mayfair clinics. What separates our pathway is a doctor rather than an aesthetician setting the depth and choosing what to combine, and a proper platelet concentrate where PRF is used.

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What microneedling actually does

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Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, uses fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. These tiny, superficial injuries trigger the skin's natural repair response, which lays down new collagen and elastin, and over a course this improves texture, refines enlarged pores, softens fine lines and evens tone, giving smoother, firmer, better-quality skin. It works on the face and can be used on the neck, décolletage and areas of scarring or stretch marks.

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The depth and technique are what make the difference. Treated too superficially it does little, and too aggressively or in the wrong hands it risks the skin, which is why the setting should be matched to the area and the concern by someone who understands the skin rather than applied at a fixed depth to everyone. On its own, microneedling is a solid skin-quality treatment. Combined with regenerative additions, it becomes considerably more, which is where the choice of what to add matters.

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With or without PRP, and which suits you

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The core decision is what, if anything, to drive into those micro-channels. Plain microneedling relies on the collagen response alone and suits general skin-quality improvement at a lower cost. Adding your own platelet-rich fibrin, the vampire facial, delivers a concentrate of growth factors into the freshly opened skin, amplifying the regenerative effect and suiting texture, tone and early ageing. Adding exosomes or polynucleotides pushes the regenerative signal further again, for skin that needs more.

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Choosing between these is a clinical decision, not an upsell. Younger skin wanting a glow and maintenance may do well with plain microneedling or a single PRF session, while more tired, sun-damaged or scarred skin often justifies the combined protocols. A doctor who offers all of them can match the treatment to your skin and budget rather than defaulting to the most expensive option or the only one the clinic stocks, which is the difference between a considered recommendation and a menu.

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Want to know which microneedling suits your skin? Ask our doctors on WhatsAppor email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

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Who is the ideal candidate?

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The strongest candidates want to improve skin texture, pores, fine lines, tone or mild scarring, have generally healthy skin, and prefer gradual, natural improvement over a dramatic or filled change. Microneedling suits most skin types and is a good foundation treatment, and it combines well with the wider regenerative menu for those who want more than a glow.

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It is not the answer to significant sagging, deep static lines or volume loss, which need tightening, other regenerative work or, for structure, filler. Active acne, certain skin infections, a tendency to keloid scarring and some skin conditions need caution or a different approach, which the assessment screens for. Where the concern is genuinely skin quality and texture, microneedling with or without regenerative additions is well matched, and a doctor will say when it is not rather than sell a course that cannot meet the goal.

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What microneedling costs in London

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Doctor-led microneedling here starts from £450, and combined with PRF as the vampire facial from £650, and from £750 with exosomes, with a course starting from £1,350. Pricing aligns with London's leading premium clinics rather than undercutting them.

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Across the London market in 2026, plain microneedling commonly runs £150 to £350 a session, with courses of three to six from around £500 to £1,000, PRP microneedling priced higher, and energy-based or radiofrequency microneedling at the premium end reaching £600 to £1,500 a session with courses running to several thousand pounds. Because microneedling works as a course, the figure that matters is the cost of a completed course that delivers real improvement, not the cheapest single session, and the value lies in the depth, the technique and what is combined rather than the device on the shelf.

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What happens in a session?

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A session runs to about forty-five to sixty minutes. Stage one: a doctor assesses the skin and confirms the approach. Stage two: numbing cream is applied. Stage three: microneedling is performed at a depth set for the area and concern, and where PRF is used, a small blood draw is spun on a dual-spin centrifuge and the concentrate applied into the freshly needled skin; exosomes or polynucleotides are added where chosen. Stage four: aftercare and the next review are arranged.

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Downtime is usually redness resembling mild sunburn for a day or two, occasionally light grazing or pinpoint bruising. A course of three sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart, is typical, with results building over the following weeks and months as collagen forms. Sun protection afterwards is important, and the aftercare is explained at the appointment.

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When will I see results?

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The immediate effect is a fresher, plumper look from the skin's response over the first days, but the real result is the collagen that forms over weeks. Most people notice improved texture and glow within two to four weeks, with pores, fine lines and tone improving over two to three months, and the fuller result across a course of three. Combined PRF and regenerative protocols tend to show more.

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Because the mechanism is collagen induction rather than a surface treatment, the improvement is gradual and natural rather than sudden, which is the appeal for people who want better skin rather than an obvious procedure. Maintenance sessions every few months sustain the gain, and we review the response so the plan is adjusted to your skin rather than run to a fixed template regardless of effect.

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Why we deliver better outcomes with microneedling

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Because the result comes from the depth, the technique and what is combined, and this is a doctor-led clinic that controls all three. A doctor sets the needling depth to the area and concern, chooses whether to add PRF, exosomes or polynucleotides on the basis of your skin, and prepares any platelet concentrate properly rather than delivering a weak one.

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Every doctor on the team has performed at least 100 regenerative and PRP sessions and completed six or more months of clinical surgical training, treatment integrates with primary care at The Wellness, and care is available in English, Arabic, Spanish, French and Dutch. Across our work we report more than 187 five-star reviews. The device is the same one anyone can buy; the judgement about depth and combination is not.

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How it compares with radiofrequency microneedling and laser

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Standard microneedling induces collagen mechanically and suits texture, pores and skin quality at a moderate cost. Radiofrequency microneedling adds heat energy for a stronger tightening effect and sits at a much higher price point, and laser resurfacing works on colour and deeper resurfacing and higher again. Each has its place, and none is simply best.

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For skin quality, texture and early ageing, doctor-led microneedling with regenerative additions is a well-matched, lower-downtime route, and where a stronger tightening or resurfacing effect is genuinely needed, we will say so and signpost the right treatment rather than overselling needling to do a job it cannot. That honesty about where microneedling stops is part of doing it properly.

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What are the risks?

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Microneedling has a good safety profile in trained hands. Expected effects are short-lived redness, mild swelling and occasional light grazing or pinpoint bruising. Using your own platelet-rich fibrin adds nothing allergenic because it comes from you. In some skin types there is a small risk of temporary pigment change, which careful assessment and technique reduce, and there is a small infection risk that clean technique minimises.

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The most common practical disappointment is an underwhelming result from treatment that was too superficial, too infrequent or wrongly matched to the skin, which wastes money rather than causing harm. Correct depth, a proper course and the right combination are what prevent it. Active acne or infection, a keloid tendency and certain conditions need caution or deferral, which the assessment screens for.

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Why people choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

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The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness is a doctor-led clinic and one of London's leading choices for regenerative skin treatment. A GMC-registered doctor assesses and treats you, sets the depth and chooses what to combine on the basis of your skin, and prepares any platelet concentrate on a dual-spin centrifuge to four to six times baseline.

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For microneedling in particular, honesty is the service. We price within the premium doctor-led tier, name our peers openly, match plain, PRF or combined treatment to your skin and budget rather than defaulting to the dearest option, and tell you when tightening or resurfacing is the better route. Care is available in English, Arabic, Spanish, French and Dutch.

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Frequently asked questions about microneedling

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What is the difference between microneedling and the vampire facial? The vampire facial is microneedling combined with your own platelet-rich fibrin, which delivers growth factors into the freshly needled skin for a stronger regenerative effect. Plain microneedling relies on the collagen response alone and costs less.

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How many microneedling sessions do I need? Usually a course of three spaced four to six weeks apart, then maintenance every few months, because the result builds as collagen forms. More tired or scarred skin may need more, which the doctor discusses at assessment.

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Does microneedling hurt and is there downtime? Numbing cream makes it comfortable, and downtime is usually redness like mild sunburn for a day or two, occasionally light grazing. Most people return to normal activities the next day with sun protection.

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How much does microneedling cost in London? At The London PRP Clinic, microneedling is from £290, with PRF from £495 and with exosomes from £695, and a course of three from £1,095. Across the market plain microneedling runs £150 to £350 a session and radiofrequency microneedling £600 to £1,500.

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What does microneedling help with? Skin texture, enlarged pores, fine lines, tone, and mild scarring and stretch marks. It improves skin quality gradually and combines well with regenerative additions; it does not tighten significant sagging or add volume.

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Book your consultation today

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Take the first step today. Message us on WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call +44 20 3951 3429.

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In person: The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, 22 Seymour Street, Marylebone, London W1H 7HY. Opening hours Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm.

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This article is for information and does not replace personal medical advice. Results vary between individuals, and microneedling improves skin quality rather than tightening significant laxity. All treatments at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness are performed by GMC-registered doctors. Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated August 2026.

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References. Published literature on microneedling (collagen induction therapy) and on microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma for skin quality and scarring. British Association of Dermatologists patient information on microneedling. Published 2026 London pricing for microneedling and radiofrequency microneedling.

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