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.

PRP Facial London. What It Does And Who It Suits

26 Sept

Written By Omar Elalfy

A PRP facial, often called a vampire facial, delivers platelets from your own blood into the skin to improve texture, thickness and tone. It is best supported for acne scarring. A 2026 meta-analysis of 17 studies and 1,111 participants found that adding PRP to microneedling roughly tripled the odds of an excellent result. It improves skin quality. It does not add volume, lift loose skin or replace filler.

Key points

In the 2026 meta-analysis in Archives of Dermatological Research, microneedling plus PRP was about 3 times more likely than microneedling alone to produce an excellent result for acne scars, with a risk ratio of 3.05.
Side effects, including redness, swelling, discomfort and pigmentation, were similar with or without PRP, so adding it did not add risk.
A course is usually 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, with results building over 2 to 3 months.
Leading central London clinics, including in Knightsbridge, charge from around £400 per session, so a course of 3 commonly reaches £1,200 or more.

Thinking about a PRP facial? Message a GMC-registered doctor on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

What a PRP facial is

The two ways it is delivered

A small sample of your blood is spun to concentrate the platelets. The plasma then reaches the skin in one of two ways.

Microneedling with PRP. A device creates thousands of tiny channels in the skin, and the plasma is applied across the surface so it passes into them. This is the classic vampire facial and the method with the strongest evidence, particularly for acne scars and texture.

Injected PRP. The plasma is placed directly into the skin with fine needles, often under the eyes or into specific areas of thinning or fine lines. This targets particular zones more precisely.

Many treatments combine both. A doctor chooses the method based on what you want to improve.

Why it helps

Platelets carry growth factors that the skin uses to repair and remodel. Microneedling triggers the skin's own repair response. Adding concentrated growth factors is intended to strengthen that response and improve collagen, thickness and texture.

What the evidence shows

Acne scars

This is where the evidence is strongest. The 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis in Archives of Dermatological Research pooled 17 studies with 1,111 participants. Compared with microneedling alone, microneedling plus PRP produced greater improvement on the standard acne scar grading scale. Patients were about 3 times as likely to achieve an excellent result, defined as more than 2 grades of improvement. Side effects were no different between the groups.

General skin quality and ageing

For texture, dullness, fine lines and thin skin more broadly, PRP is widely used and well tolerated. The trial evidence is smaller and less consistent than for acne scarring. It is reasonable to expect a gradual improvement in skin quality. It is not reasonable to expect the change a filler or a surgical procedure produces.

Under the eyes

PRP can improve thin, crepey under-eye skin with a bluish tinge. It does not fill a hollow or treat bags from fat pushing forward. Those need volume or surgery, as set out in tear trough treatment London.

Want to know what PRP could do for your skin? Ask our doctors on WhatsApp.

Who a PRP facial suits

Good candidates

People with rolling or boxcar acne scars. People with dull, uneven or rough texture. People with thin, crepey skin, including under the eyes. People who want gradual, natural-looking improvement from their own biology rather than a product. People who have reacted badly to other treatments, since allergic reaction to your own plasma is very unlikely.

Who it does not suit

People whose main concern is volume loss or hollowing, which needs volume replacement. People whose main concern is sagging or jowling, which is structural. People with active acne, active skin infection or cold sores in the area, a very low platelet count or platelet disorders, or who are pregnant. People who need a visible result within days, since it builds over weeks.

The most common disappointment is the right treatment for the wrong problem. Our framework for telling skin quality, volume and structure apart is in which facial treatment you actually need.

What treatment involves

On the day

Allow around 60 to 75 minutes. A numbing cream is applied first. The blood draw and preparation take place while it works. Microneedling feels like light scratching under the numbing cream, and injections feel like brief pinches.

Downtime

After microneedling with PRP, expect redness similar to mild sunburn for 24 to 72 hours, sometimes with slight swelling. After injected PRP, small bumps settle within hours, and bruising is possible, especially under the eyes. Avoid make-up for 24 hours, and avoid strenuous exercise, saunas and direct sun for 48 hours. Use a high-factor sunscreen daily afterwards.

The course

Usually 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Improvement builds over 2 to 3 months, with maintenance every 6 to 12 months. For acne scars, more sessions are sometimes recommended.

Timing before an event

Never have a first PRP facial within 6 weeks of a wedding or major occasion. Allow at least 2 weeks after any session, and longer for under-eye work. The full countdown is in the wedding skin and hair timeline.

PRP facial compared with the alternatives

Polynucleotides. Also bio-stimulators that improve skin quality, often combined with PRP. They are especially popular under the eyes. The evidence base is promising but smaller. See polynucleotide injections.

Microneedling alone. Effective for texture and acne scars. The meta-analysis shows adding PRP makes an excellent result more likely.

Filler. Adds volume and works immediately, but does not improve skin quality and carries specific under-eye risks.

Laser resurfacing. Stronger for some scars and pigmentation, with more downtime, and it needs particular care in darker skin tones.

What a PRP facial costs in London

Leading central London clinics, including in Knightsbridge, charge from around £400 per PRP facial session, and doctor-led under-eye and facial regenerative work commonly runs £400 to £850 per session or course. Because a course is usually 3 sessions, the realistic figure to plan around at that tier is £1,200 or more before maintenance.

At the lower end you will find facials advertised from around £120 to £300. That usually means a smaller volume of plasma, a different preparation, a non-medical practitioner and no assessment of whether your concern is skin quality at all.

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

Ask what your course would cost. 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 assesses your skin, works out whether your concern is skin quality, volume or structure, and gives one of two answers.

Approved for treatment, with the method, how many sessions, a realistic result and the cost. Or not approved, with an honest explanation of what would serve you better. That might be volume, a different skin treatment, or simply better daily sun protection and skincare.

We decline a meaningful share of facial enquiries, because the face is where the wrong treatment does the most visible harm.

Why people choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness is a doctor-led clinic at 10 Portman Square in Marylebone and the Light Centre in Belgravia. Every treatment is performed by GMC-registered doctors. No clinician treats a patient here until they have completed 100 supervised treatments, and we teach facial PRP technique to other doctors through our Academy.

We offer PRP, polynucleotides and combination protocols, so the recommendation follows your skin rather than a single product. Across our work we report more than 187 five-star reviews. Every PRP treatment we offer is set out in PRP treatment London.

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

Frequently asked questions about PRP facials

What is a PRP facial?

A treatment that delivers concentrated platelets from your own blood into the skin, either through microneedling or by injection, to improve texture, thickness and tone. It is often called a vampire facial.

Does a PRP facial work?

It is best supported for acne scars. A 2026 meta-analysis of 17 studies and 1,111 participants found that adding PRP to microneedling made an excellent result about 3 times more likely. For general ageing, the evidence is smaller.

How many PRP facial sessions do I need?

Usually 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, with results building over 2 to 3 months and maintenance every 6 to 12 months.

What is the downtime after a PRP facial?

After microneedling, redness similar to mild sunburn for 24 to 72 hours. After injections, small bumps settle within hours and bruising is possible, especially under the eyes.

How much does a PRP facial cost in London?

Leading central London clinics, including in Knightsbridge, charge from around £400 per session, so a course of 3 commonly reaches £1,200 or more.

Can a PRP facial replace filler?

No. PRP improves skin quality and adds no volume. Hollowing needs volume replacement, and sagging is structural.

This article is for information and does not replace personal medical advice. Evidence for PRP in general skin rejuvenation is smaller than for acne scarring, and preparation is not standardised. Individual results vary. All treatments at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness are performed by GMC-registered doctors. Reviewed by the medical team at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated September 2026.

Omar Elalfy