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 £450 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 is £450 per session for PRP Hair or Beard PRP. We offer package discounts - for example, 3 PRP Hair sessions cost £1,215 (save £135).

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 clinic at 10 Portman Square, London.

How much does PRP cost for hair loss in London?

At The London PRP Clinic, PRP hair treatment costs £450 per session including clinician recommended aftercare. Most patients need 3-4 initial sessions (3-session course available at £1,215, 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, £450 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.

Private Sports Medicine Doctor London

25 Sept

Written By Sama Samy

A sports and musculoskeletal medicine doctor sits between a physiotherapist and an orthopaedic surgeon. They diagnose joint and tendon problems, scan them with ultrasound, decide whether you need rehabilitation, an injection or a surgical opinion, and perform image-guided injections themselves. For most persistent tendon and joint pain that has not settled with physiotherapy, they are the right first specialist to see.

Key points

A sports medicine doctor diagnoses, images and treats without operating, which means their advice on whether you need surgery carries no pull toward it.
Ultrasound in the consulting room lets the diagnosis be confirmed at the first appointment rather than after a separate scan weeks later.
The evidence for injection varies sharply by condition. Strong for tennis elbow, favourable for frozen shoulder, second-line for lateral hip pain, and contested for knee osteoarthritis.
The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness provides doctor-led, ultrasound-guided joint and tendon assessment and treatment at 10 Portman Square and in Belgravia.

Joint or tendon pain that is not settling? Message a GMC-registered doctor on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

Who to see, and when

A physiotherapist

The right first step for most new joint and tendon problems. Physiotherapists assess movement and deliver the progressive loading rehabilitation that is first-line treatment for tendinopathy, and they resolve a large proportion of cases. If you have not yet had a structured, progressed programme, start there.

A sports medicine doctor

The right step when a problem has not settled after a genuine rehabilitation programme, when the diagnosis is uncertain, when you need imaging, when you are considering an injection, or when you want an informed view on whether surgery is necessary. A doctor can also order and interpret blood tests, prescribe, and identify conditions that mimic musculoskeletal pain.

An orthopaedic surgeon

The right step when the problem is mechanical or structural, such as a knee that truly locks, a complete tendon rupture, significant instability or advanced arthritis where replacement is the realistic option. Private orthopaedic hospitals such as OneWelbeck, HCA and Cleveland Clinic London are strong destinations for surgical problems.

The common mistake is going straight from a GP to a surgeon for a problem that is biological rather than mechanical, and receiving an operation the evidence does not support.

What a sports medicine assessment involves

History and examination

What you do, what changed before it started, what makes it worse, what you have already tried and for how long. Then a structured examination of the joint or tendon and the areas that commonly refer pain to it, since neck, back and nerve problems regularly mimic shoulder, hip and elbow pain.

Ultrasound in the room

Musculoskeletal ultrasound shows tendons, ligaments, bursae and joint fluid in real time and while you move. It confirms or changes the diagnosis at the same appointment, and it is also what guides any injection. Diagnostic competence in musculoskeletal ultrasound is benchmarked at roughly 250 to 300 scans, which is why it matters who is holding the probe.

A plan

Rehabilitation, load modification, an injection, a referral, or a combination. The plan should name the diagnosis, say where the evidence sits for it, and set out what to expect at 6 and 12 weeks.

Want an assessment with ultrasound at the first visit? Ask our doctors on WhatsApp.

Where the evidence is strong, and where it is not

A good sports medicine doctor will tell you this before recommending anything, because the answer differs by condition.

Tennis elbow. A 2025 Level I meta-analysis of 26 randomised controlled trials found PRP statistically and clinically better than corticosteroid beyond 6 months.

Frozen shoulder. A 2026 meta-analysis of 13 randomised trials covering 1,056 patients found PRP had significant advantages over corticosteroid, with the benefit appearing from around 3 months.

Plantar fasciitis. Pooled data show better long-term functional improvement with PRP than with corticosteroid.

Lateral hip pain. In the LEAP randomised trial published in the BMJ in 2018, an education and exercise programme outperformed corticosteroid injection at both 8 and 52 weeks, with roughly 80% recovered at a year against around 50%. Exercise comes first here.

Knee osteoarthritis. Pooled data favour PRP over hyaluronic acid gel, including a 2023 meta-analysis of 30 studies and 2,733 patients, while a large 2021 randomised trial in JAMA found no benefit over placebo. NICE advises against arthroscopic washout and debridement for knee osteoarthritis unless the knee truly locks.

What makes a good private sports medicine service

Diagnosis before treatment, with imaging at the first appointment where it is needed.

Image-guided injections, so the needle reaches the target under direct vision rather than by feel.

A willingness to send you back to rehabilitation, or on to a surgeon, rather than injecting by default.

A doctor who performs the treatment and follows you up, rather than a series of different clinicians.

Candour about evidence, including where it is weak.

What it costs in London

Private sports medicine consultations in central London sit at the upper end of the private market, and image-guided joint and tendon PRP at specialist central London clinics commonly costs from around £780 to £900 or more per injection including assessment, with courses often exceeding £2,000. Private orthopaedic surgery runs to several thousand pounds for arthroscopy and well into five figures for joint replacement.

PRP is not routinely commissioned by the NHS for joint or tendon conditions and private insurance rarely covers the injection, though many policies cover a specialist consultation and imaging. Ask your insurer specifically.

Our care is doctor-led and priced below flagship central London rates, with your plan confirmed after your free suitability review.

Ask what your assessment would involve. Message us on WhatsApp.

The suitability review

Every enquiry begins with a free doctor-led suitability review rather than a booking. A GMC-registered doctor takes your history, examines you, scans the problem with ultrasound, and gives one of two answers.

Approved for treatment, with the diagnosis, where the evidence sits, what runs alongside and the cost. Or not approved, which may mean a structured rehabilitation programme you have not yet had, or a referral to a surgeon where the problem is mechanical.

We decline a meaningful share of joint enquiries, and we do not perform surgery, so neither answer is influenced by what we sell.

Why people choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness is a doctor-led clinic treating from 10 Portman Square in Marylebone and the Light Centre in Belgravia. Every treatment is performed by GMC-registered doctors using image guidance, and no clinician treats a patient here until they have completed 100 supervised treatments.

We teach ultrasound-guided joint PRP to doctors through our Academy. Across our work we report more than 187 five-star reviews.

Book your free suitability review. Message us on WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call +44 20 3951 3429.

Frequently asked questions about sports medicine doctors

What does a sports medicine doctor do?

They diagnose and treat joint, tendon and soft tissue problems without operating, using examination, ultrasound and blood tests, and perform image-guided injections where appropriate.

Should I see a physio or a sports medicine doctor?

A physiotherapist first for most new problems. A sports medicine doctor when a genuine rehabilitation programme has not worked, when the diagnosis is uncertain, or when you are considering injection or surgery.

Do I need a referral to see a private sports medicine doctor?

No. You can contact us directly. Some insurers require a GP referral to fund a consultation, so check your policy if you intend to claim.

Can a sports medicine doctor scan my joint?

Yes. Ultrasound in the consulting room confirms the diagnosis at the first appointment and guides any injection.

When do I need a surgeon instead?

When the problem is mechanical, such as a knee that truly locks, a complete tendon rupture, significant instability or advanced arthritis needing replacement.

Is PRP available on the NHS?

Not routinely for joint or tendon conditions, and private insurance rarely covers the injection itself, though consultations and imaging are often covered.

This article is for information and does not replace personal medical advice. Evidence for PRP differs by condition and preparation is not standardised. All treatments at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness are performed by GMC-registered doctors. Reviewed by [GMC-REGISTERED DOCTOR NAME, GMC NUMBER TO CONFIRM], The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated September 2026.

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