PRP Numbing and Aftercare | The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

3 Jun

A PRP appointment should include an assessment, an agreed plan for managing discomfort and clear aftercare, not just the injection. Numbing is not identical for scalp, facial and joint treatment, so ask what is proposed for your procedure before booking. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, contact us to confirm your treatment plan, pain relief options, recovery advice and how to get help after the appointment.

What happens before the injection?

Your clinician should review the reason for treatment, your medical history, medicines, allergies and whether there are reasons to delay or avoid the procedure. Explain any bleeding problem, recent infection or previous reaction. Do not stop prescribed medicines because of a general online checklist.

PRP is prepared from your own blood, but it still involves a blood draw and a procedure that breaks the skin. The expected benefit, uncertainty, alternatives and risks should be explained before you consent. Ask exactly which area is being treated and how the response will be reviewed.

Will I have numbing?

The clinic's usual information describes topical numbing before treatment, but your individual plan depends on the area and procedure. A cream, local anaesthetic or another approach may be discussed. Ask about allergies, how long preparation takes and whether the pain relief changes the proposed procedure.

Numbing can reduce discomfort but cannot guarantee that an injection will be painless. Scalp, facial and joint injections can feel different, and some soreness may remain afterwards. Tell the clinician if pain is more than you expected rather than trying to tolerate it silently.

What aftercare should cover

You should leave knowing what symptoms are expected, what to do at home and when to seek advice. Ask when you can wash the treated area, restart skin products or make up, exercise and return to work. The advice needs to match your procedure rather than a generic timetable taken from another clinic.

Written guidance should explain pain relief, any activity limits and how to contact the team. If a medicine is recommended, check it is appropriate for your health and other medicines. Do not assume that every painkiller is suitable around every PRP treatment.

When to seek medical help

Increasing pain, spreading redness, fever, discharge or marked swelling needs medical advice. A hot, very swollen joint or inability to bear weight after a joint injection should not wait for a routine follow up. New visual symptoms, severe pain or unusual skin changes after treatment near the eyes require urgent assessment.

Contact routes should be clear before the appointment. If you cannot reach the clinic and you have severe or concerning symptoms, seek urgent medical care rather than waiting for a reply to a message.

Recovery is not the same as results

For hair loss, reduced shedding and visible density change are different outcomes. The American Academy of Dermatology describes repeated appointments and possible early reduction in shedding over the first few months. Hair growth should be judged over months, not immediately after an injection.

For facial and under eye treatment, swelling can make an immediate photograph misleading. Evidence for predictable long term rejuvenation remains limited. For knee or tendon problems, a change in pain is different from proven tissue repair. Agree the review measure before treatment begins.

What the plan costs

Hair PRP is £450 per session or £1,215 for three, a 10 percent saving compared with individual sessions. Facial PRP is £450. Under eye PRP alone is £385. Joint and tendon PRP starts at £750. Confirm the treatment area, the proposed course and any separate tests or medicines in writing before booking.

A careful assessment and a clear review plan are more useful than a promise of a fixed outcome. Contact The Wellness on WhatsApp at +44 7961 280835, call 020 3951 3429 or email team@thewellnesslondon.com to discuss your treatment and aftercare questions.

Questions to ask before your appointment

Can I go straight back to work? Some people can, but the answer depends on the treated area, your work and the symptoms afterwards. Explain your plans before booking and ask for individual advice.

Can I drive home? Ask whether the procedure, pain relief or affected joint could interfere with safe driving. Do not drive if you cannot control the vehicle safely.

Should I change my medicines? Not without advice from a clinician who knows your health and why the medicine was prescribed. Bring an accurate list, including supplements.

What if I do not improve? Ask when the response will be reviewed and what alternatives will be considered. There should be no automatic assumption that a lack of response means buying a larger course.

Evidence and review

American Academy of Dermatology, Hair loss: diagnosis and treatment. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment/diagnosis-treat

NICE, Platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/htg497/chapter/1-Recommendations

Platelet rich plasma for facial rejuvenation: an overview of systematic reviews, 2024. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11390617/

Written and reviewed by the clinical team at The Wellness. Updated October 2026. General information, not individual medical advice. Follow your clinician's specific preparation and aftercare instructions.

The Wellness Team