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.

PRP After A Hair Transplant London. How To Protect Your Results

7 Jun

Written By Omar Elalfy

A hair transplant moves follicles, but it does nothing to protect the native hair around the grafts or to speed healing in the transplanted zone. That is where platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, fits in. Used alongside surgery, PRP can support graft recovery and helps preserve the surrounding hair that is not transplanted and is often still thinning. It protects an expensive result.

This guide is written by the medical team at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, doctor-led in Marylebone and Canary Wharf. Many of our patients come to us after surgery elsewhere, wanting to safeguard what they have paid for. Treating the whole scalp, not just the grafts, is why they trust us with the next stage.

Had a transplant or planning one? Message a GMC-registered doctor on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

Does PRP help after a hair transplant

The evidence is encouraging. In a prospective study of men who had follicular unit extraction, known as FUE, adding PRP injections produced a significant increase in follicular density and hair length by six months compared with baseline. The authors also reported faster skin recovery, reduced shedding of the transplanted hairs in the early phase and earlier appearance of new growing hair.

The reasoning is straightforward. Transplanted follicles go through a stress phase after surgery and many shed before they regrow, which unsettles patients in the first months. PRP delivers growth factors that support the local tissue, encourage blood supply and help the grafts settle. It is not a replacement for skilled surgery, but as a support treatment it aims to make a good transplant heal better and look fuller sooner.

Why protecting your native hair matters

A transplant only relocates existing follicles. It does not stop the genetic, DHT-driven thinning that is still affecting the hair you did not transplant. This is the trap many patients fall into. The grafts grow beautifully while the native hair around them keeps receding, and a year or two later the result looks patchy and the surgery has to be revisited.

PRP and a proper medical plan address the rest of the scalp. Across pooled randomised data, PRP raised hair density significantly, from roughly 142 to 178 hairs per square centimetre, and pooled trials show PRP combined with minoxidil outperforms either alone. Protecting the native hair is what keeps a transplant looking natural for the long term. It is the part most surgical-only clinics never mention.

Want to keep your whole scalp looking even? Ask our doctors on WhatsApp.

When should you have PRP around a transplant

Timing is individual and your doctor will set it, but there are two clear windows. Some patients have PRP in the run-up to surgery to strengthen the donor and recipient areas. Many more have PRP in the months after, once the surgeon confirms the scalp has healed enough, to support the grafts through their early phase and to treat the surrounding hair.

A course rather than a single session is usual, because the growth-factor effect builds with repeated treatment. Pooled data even show a positive relationship between the number of PRP treatments per month and the percentage gain in density. Our doctors design the schedule around your surgery date and your scalp, and coordinate with information from your procedure where you can provide it.

Why blood tests come first at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

Protecting a transplant means treating the biology that caused the hair loss in the first place. Our GMC-registered doctors arrange blood tests covering ferritin and iron stores, full thyroid function, vitamin D, B12, key hormones, HbA1c and zinc. The blood-testing arm runs from the same Marylebone clinic, so results and treatment sit with one medical team.

This is the diagnostic-first approach that surgical-only and transplant-only providers cannot offer. A patient with low ferritin or an untreated thyroid problem will keep losing native hair around the grafts no matter how good the surgery was, until those contributors are corrected. Testing first means PRP works on a scalp that is set up to hold its result, which is the whole point of protecting an investment of several thousand pounds.

How much does PRP after a transplant cost in London

Doctor-led PRP in central London sits in a clear band. Harley Street and Mayfair flagship clinics commonly charge £600 to £850 or more per session. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, doctor-performed PRP for hair starts from £545 per session, with a recommended course of three at £1,455.

Set that against the cost of the surgery itself. A UK hair transplant commonly runs from £8,000 to £15,000, so a course of PRP to support healing and protect the surrounding hair is a small fraction of what you have already spent to safeguard the outcome. Each session includes the consultation, treatment by a GMC-registered doctor, Viviscal Professional supplement support, progress monitoring, aftercare and a blood-test recommendation for your case.

Why people choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

We are a doctor-led clinic that treats the whole scalp, not just the grafts. Across hair restoration we report an 87 percent patient success rate and an average density increase of 32 percent, supported by more than 187 five-star reviews. Every treatment is performed by GMC-registered doctors.

For anyone protecting a transplant, the combination of same-clinic blood testing, doctor-performed PRP and a plan for the native hair is what keeps a surgical result looking natural over time. We give you a clear, honest view of what PRP can and cannot do around your surgery, and we build the schedule around your recovery.

Take the first step today. Message us on WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call +44 20 3951 3429. Clinics in Marylebone, two minutes from Baker Street, and Canary Wharf.

Frequently asked questions about PRP after a hair transplant

How long after my transplant can I have PRP?

It depends on healing and your surgeon's guidance, but PRP is commonly started in the months after surgery once the scalp has recovered. Some patients also have PRP before surgery. Your doctor will set the timing.

Will PRP stop the hair around my grafts from thinning?

PRP and a medical plan are designed to slow and support the native hair, which a transplant does not address. This is important because untreated native thinning is what makes a transplant look patchy later.

Does PRP improve graft survival?

A prospective FUE study found PRP increased follicular density and length and reduced early shedding of transplanted hairs. It supports the grafts through their stress phase, though it does not replace skilled surgery.

How many PRP sessions do I need after a transplant?

A course rather than one session, because the effect builds with repeated treatment. Pooled data link more treatments per month to greater density gains. Your doctor will recommend a schedule for your case.

I had my transplant abroad. Can you still help?

Yes. Many patients come to us after surgery elsewhere to protect the result and treat native thinning. Bring any information about your procedure and our doctors will plan from there.

Where in London can I have PRP after a transplant?

The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness has doctor-led clinics in Marylebone, two minutes from Baker Street, and Canary Wharf. Message on WhatsApp or call +44 20 3951 3429.

This article is for information and does not replace personal medical advice. Always follow your surgeon's aftercare guidance. All treatments at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness are performed by GMC-registered doctors. Individual results vary. Reviewed by the medical team at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated June 2026.

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