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 For Back Pain London. Facet And Sacroiliac Joint Pain

1 Oct

Written By Sama Samy

PRP is not a treatment for general back pain, and most back pain improves without injections. It has a narrower role. When long-standing pain has been traced to a specific facet joint in the spine or to a sacroiliac joint at the base of the spine, and rehabilitation has not worked, PRP is a reasonable option. A 2026 meta-analysis of 10 trials found it reduced pain more than steroid injection at 3 and 6 months, although the authors rated the certainty of the evidence as limited.

Key points

NICE advises against spinal injections for general low back pain. Injection treatment makes sense only when a specific joint has been identified as the source of pain.
A 2026 meta-analysis in Pain Medicine combined 10 trials with 392 patients with facet or sacroiliac joint pain. PRP and steroid were similar at 1 month, but PRP reduced pain more at 3 months and at 6 months.
Back pain with numbness around the genitals or buttocks, new bladder or bowel problems, or leg weakness needs emergency assessment the same day.
At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, joint PRP is from £595 to £995 per treatment, and the diagnostic package, which identifies where the pain is coming from, is from £695.

Back pain that has lasted months? Message our doctors on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

First, the red flags

Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if back pain comes with numbness or tingling around the genitals, buttocks or inner thighs, new difficulty passing urine or controlling your bladder or bowels, or weakness in both legs. These can be signs of cauda equina syndrome, which needs emergency surgery.

Seek urgent medical advice the same day if back pain follows a significant fall or injury, comes with fever or feeling unwell, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, or pain that is severe and constant at night.

Our sister service explains which back pain needs a scan and which needs nothing in back pain and joint pain in London.

Why most back pain does not need an injection

Most episodes of low back pain improve over a few weeks with staying active, simple pain relief and, where needed, physiotherapy. For long-standing back pain without a specific source, NICE recommends exercise, manual therapy alongside exercise and psychological support, and advises against spinal injections. Injections help when there is a specific structure to treat. They are not a shortcut past rehabilitation.

The 2 joints PRP can treat

Facet joints

The facet joints are small paired joints at the back of each spinal level. Arthritis or strain in these joints can cause aching low back pain, often worse when leaning backwards, twisting or standing for long periods, and sometimes spreading into the buttock or upper thigh.

Sacroiliac joints

The sacroiliac joints connect the base of the spine to the pelvis, under the dimples at the bottom of the back. Pain here is usually felt below the waistband on one side and can spread into the buttock or groin. It is common after pregnancy, in runners and in people with a difference in leg length or previous spinal fusion.

How the source is confirmed

Neither joint shows up reliably on a scan as the cause of pain, because many people without pain have the same scan findings. The diagnosis rests on the pattern of your symptoms, a careful examination with specific provocation tests and, in some cases, a diagnostic injection of local anaesthetic to see whether the pain switches off. Pain from the hip and the gluteal tendons can feel similar, which is why we examine those too. See gluteal tendinopathy.

Want to know where your back pain is coming from? Ask our doctors on WhatsApp.

What the evidence shows

The most up-to-date summary is a 2026 meta-analysis in Pain Medicine by Alatefi and colleagues. It combined 10 randomised and quasi-randomised trials with 392 patients, 6 of them in facet joint pain and 4 in sacroiliac joint pain, all comparing PRP with steroid injection.

At 1 month, pain relief was similar. At 3 months, PRP reduced pain by an average of 1.3 points more on a 10-point scale. At 6 months, the difference grew to 1.7 points. Measures of disability did not differ significantly between the 2 injections at the time points assessed.

The authors concluded that PRP may give better medium and long-term pain relief than steroid, but that the certainty of the evidence is limited and larger trials are needed. We agree with that reading. PRP is a reasonable option for the right patient, not a guaranteed fix. Our wider comparison is in PRP vs steroid injection.

Who PRP suits and who it does not

PRP is a reasonable choice if

Your pain has lasted more than 3 months. Examination points clearly to a facet or sacroiliac joint. You have completed a proper course of rehabilitation. You want longer-lasting relief and would rather avoid repeated steroid injections.

Another route is usually better if

You have any red flag symptoms. Your main symptom is leg pain from a trapped nerve, such as sciatica. Your back pain is widespread without a clear source. You have not yet tried structured rehabilitation, which helps most people.

What happens at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

Assessment

You are assessed by a doctor who takes a full history, checks for red flags and examines your back, pelvis and hips. If imaging is needed, we arrange it at the London centre best equipped for that question.

Treatment

Blood is drawn from your arm and prepared to a consistent, validated protocol, then injected into the identified joint under image guidance. Most patients go home shortly afterwards.

Afterwards

The area may ache for a few days. Avoid anti-inflammatory painkillers for around 2 weeks unless your doctor advises otherwise. Improvement builds over 6 to 12 weeks alongside a rehabilitation programme, and the main benefit in trials is seen at 3 to 6 months. How we practise is set out in our clinical standards.

What it costs

At a central London pain clinic, a single PRP injection is listed at £1,095 inclusive of the consultant's fee. Radiofrequency denervation of the facet joints carries a consultant fee of £1,300 before hospital fees from £1,395 and anaesthetic fees from £400.

At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, there are 3 ways to begin.

The diagnostic package, from £695, covers assessment, any imaging needed and blood tests, and tells you where your pain is coming from whatever you decide next.

Joint PRP is from £595 to £995 per treatment, depending on the joint and guidance required.

A course of 1 to 2 treatments with rehabilitation is what most back plans involve, with the exact figure confirmed in writing before you commit. More detail is in joint PRP cost in London.

Ask what your plan would cost. Message us on WhatsApp.

Why people choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

Every treatment is performed by a GMC-registered doctor, and no clinician treats a patient here until they have completed 100 supervised treatments. We start by finding where pain is coming from, we screen for red flags at every assessment, and we tell you plainly when rehabilitation or a specialist referral will serve you better than an injection. Our sports and musculoskeletal approach is described in private sports medicine doctor London.

We see patients at 10 Portman Square in Marylebone and the Light Centre in Belgravia. Across our work we report an 87 percent patient success rate and more than 187 five-star reviews. Every treatment we offer is in PRP treatment London.

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

Frequently asked questions about PRP for back pain

Does PRP work for back pain?

Not for general back pain. For pain from a specific facet or sacroiliac joint, a 2026 meta-analysis of 10 trials found PRP reduced pain more than steroid at 3 and 6 months, although the certainty of the evidence is limited.

Is PRP better than a steroid injection for back pain?

In facet and sacroiliac joint pain, the 2 were similar at 1 month, and PRP gave greater pain relief at 3 and 6 months. Disability scores did not differ significantly.

Does NICE recommend injections for back pain?

NICE advises against spinal injections for general low back pain. Injections are considered only when a specific source of pain has been identified and other treatment has not worked.

When is back pain an emergency?

Call 999 or go to A&E if back pain comes with numbness around the genitals or buttocks, new bladder or bowel problems, or weakness in both legs.

How much does PRP for back pain cost in London?

At a central London pain clinic, a single PRP injection is listed at £1,095. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, joint PRP is from £595 to £995 per treatment, with a diagnostic package from £695.

How long does PRP take to work for back pain?

Improvement builds over 6 to 12 weeks alongside rehabilitation, and trials show the main benefit at 3 to 6 months.

This article is for information and does not replace personal medical advice. All treatments at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness are performed by GMC-registered doctors. Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated October 2026.

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