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 Certification And Insurance UK. How To Get Recognised To Practise

8 Jun

Written By Omar Elalfy

The certification that matters for PRP in the UK is the one that lets you get insured to practise, and insurers require both theoretical and practical training taught by a registered medical professional, plus proof of your own professional registration. A certificate of completion with a case logbook meets this standard. The certificate wording matters far less than whether your training and trainer satisfy your indemnity provider.

Key points

The single biggest credibility lever is insurance, since insurers such as Hamilton Fraser and Cosmetic Insure will only cover PRP if your training meets their standard.
That standard is both theoretical and practical training taught by a registered medical professional, plus your own professional registration.
A certificate of completion with a logbook is the practical sweet spot, stronger than a certificate of attendance and more proportionate than a full Ofqual Level 7 diploma for PRP.
The Academy at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness is designed to this standard and supports your pathway toward insurer recognition.

Apply by emailing your CV and a short note to concierge@thelondonprpclinic.com.

What certification do you need to perform PRP in the UK

There is no single legally mandated PRP certificate, which surprises many clinicians, so the certification that actually counts is whatever lets you get insured and demonstrates competence. In practice that means a course that satisfies your indemnity provider and produces a credible record of assessed competence rather than mere attendance.

Certificates come in tiers. A certificate of attendance proves only that you were present. A certificate of completion or competency asserts that your performance was assessed, which is much stronger and is what insurers and standards bodies prefer. An Ofqual-regulated qualification such as a Level 7 diploma is a formal postgraduate-level award, but these run from roughly £3,000 to £12,000, take many months, and are oriented toward toxin and filler, so for a focused PRP skill they are usually more than you need. As our clinicians put it, "for PRP, an assessed certificate of completion with a logbook, from a course your insurer accepts, is the pragmatic gold standard."

What do PRP insurers actually require

This is the heart of the matter, because being unable to get insured makes any certificate worthless. Leading UK aesthetic insurers such as Hamilton Fraser and Cosmetic Insure will insure you for PRP only where you have completed both theoretical and practical training taught by a registered medical professional, and where you hold registration with your relevant professional body. They state this plainly, noting that regardless of whether a course is CPD approved, the training must be taught by a registered medical professional.

They also run recognised-training-course schemes, and getting onto an insurer's recognised list is the most commercially valuable form of recognition a course can have. For the trainer, indemnity must explicitly include training cover, and the clinic needs its own clinic and public liability and product cover. The practical lesson is to choose a course taught by registered medical professionals, with both theory and hands-on practice, designed around exactly what your insurer asks for, which is precisely how the Academy is built.

Want training your insurer will accept? Email concierge@thelondonprpclinic.com with your CV.

CPD accreditation, Ofqual or neither

For PRP, CPD accreditation is the standard and proportionate route. CPD accreditation through bodies such as The CPD Certification Service signals that a course meets a recognised standard of continuing professional development, where one CPD hour equals one CPD point, and it is widely understood by insurers and peers. It is achievable for a focused course and is the route most credible PRP programmes take.

A full Ofqual-regulated Level 7 diploma is a formal qualification that some clinicians pursue for broad injectables practice, but it is not legally required for PRP and is usually disproportionate for this single modality. The honest position is that an assessed certificate of completion with a logbook, taught by registered medical professionals, is the sweet spot for PRP, and JCCP Approved Education and Training Provider status adds further credibility. The Academy is built around this assessed certificate and logbook, and we are pursuing CPD accreditation, so your certification is credible and proportionate.

How the licensing scheme changes this

England's forthcoming licensing scheme is the context every PRP practitioner should understand. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed in August 2025 that PRP sits in the medium-risk amber tier, which qualified and regulated healthcare professionals meeting agreed standards may perform independently, while non-healthcare practitioners would need oversight by a named regulated healthcare professional. A further consultation on the highest-risk procedures is expected in spring 2026, with a staged rollout after that.

The training standards, hygiene and insurance requirements under the scheme are still being finalised, so no course can honestly call itself licence-approved yet. What you can do now is train to the standards that already matter, namely insurer requirements and recognised training standards, taught by registered medical professionals, which positions you well for whatever the scheme finalises. The Academy is built with this direction of travel in mind, and we will keep our standards aligned as the rules develop.

How the Academy is built to this standard

The Academy at The London PRP Clinic is designed precisely around what lets you practise. Training is delivered by experienced GMC-registered doctors, combining online theory with hands-on practical work on live models, which meets the theoretical-and-practical requirement insurers set. You receive a certificate of completion tied to a case logbook, the assessed credential insurers prefer over attendance alone, and we are pursuing CPD accreditation.

We support your pathway toward insurer recognition and indemnity, and we keep detailed records, issuing individually numbered certificates linked to your logbook and retaining your registration verification, attendance and assessment outcomes for audit and medico-legal defence. We are honest that recognition schemes and the licensing framework are evolving, and we hold our course to the current standards rather than to a logo. This is the difference between a certificate that decorates a wall and one that lets you work.

To train to the standard that gets you insured, email your CV to concierge@thelondonprpclinic.com.

Why train with The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

The Academy is the training arm of a doctor-led clinic reporting an 87 percent patient success rate and a 32 percent average density increase across hair restoration, with more than 187 five-star reviews. The teaching is by registered medical professionals who perform these treatments daily, which is exactly what insurers require.

If certification and insurance are your concern, that is precisely what the Academy is built around, with training designed to insurer standards, an assessed certificate of completion, a logbook and support toward recognition. We will be straight with you about what your indemnity provider will and will not accept.

Take the first step. Email concierge@thelondonprpclinic.com with your CV and a short note. Based at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness in Marylebone, two minutes from Baker Street, and Canary Wharf.

Frequently asked questions about PRP certification and insurance

What certification do I need to do PRP in the UK?

There is no single legally mandated certificate, so what matters is training your insurer accepts and that demonstrates assessed competence. A certificate of completion with a logbook, from a course taught by registered medical professionals, is the practical standard.

What do PRP insurers require?

Insurers such as Hamilton Fraser and Cosmetic Insure require both theoretical and practical training taught by a registered medical professional, plus your own professional registration. Getting onto an insurer's recognised-course list is the most valuable recognition.

Do I need an Ofqual Level 7 diploma for PRP?

No. A Level 7 diploma is a formal qualification some pursue for broad injectables practice but is not legally required for PRP and is usually disproportionate. An assessed certificate of completion with a logbook, taught by registered medical professionals, is the sweet spot.

Is a certificate of attendance enough?

Generally no. A certificate of attendance proves only presence. Insurers and standards bodies prefer a certificate of completion or competency that reflects assessed practical training.

Does the new licensing scheme affect certification?

PRP is in the medium-risk amber tier of England's forthcoming scheme, with training standards still being finalised, so no course can yet be called licence-approved. Training to the standards insurers require now positions you well.

How do I apply to the Academy?

Email your CV and a short note on why you want to train with us to concierge@thelondonprpclinic.com. Admission is selective and by application.

This article is for information and does not constitute legal, insurance or professional advice. Insurer and regulatory requirements change, so confirm current requirements directly with your indemnity provider and the relevant bodies. Reviewed by the medical team at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated May 2026.

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