PRP Hair Restoration,What It Actually Involves, and What It Costs
Aug 2026
Platelet-rich plasma has gone from a niche sports medicine treatment to one of the most requested non-surgical options for hair thinning, and for good reason when it is done properly: a concentrated dose of your own growth factors, drawn from your own blood and injected directly into the scalp, genuinely stimulates dormant follicles in a way most topical treatments cannot match. The London PRP Clinic runs hair restoration programmes starting with a £150 consultation, with a single session priced at £450 and a full course, most people need a minimum of three sessions to see the change PRP is capable of, running to £1,215 as a package. Fees for every option appear further down this page.
Reviewed by the medical team at The London PRP Clinic. Last updated August 2026.
Ask whether PRP is right for your hair loss on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com or call 020 3951 3429.
Why one session was never going to be enough
A single PRP session can genuinely improve the health and thickness of hair already in a weakened growth phase, and it is also, on its own, unlikely to deliver the visible change most people are actually looking for. Hair grows in cycles, and follicles that have been dormant or miniaturising for years need repeated stimulation to be coaxed back into active, healthy growth rather than a single prompt. This is exactly why a proper hair restoration programme is built around a course of sessions, typically spaced four to six weeks apart, followed by periodic maintenance, rather than a single treatment sold as a complete fix. Clinics offering a single session as the entire proposition are usually setting expectations that the biology of hair growth simply does not support.
Who PRP actually helps, and who it doesn't
PRP works best on follicles that are miniaturised but not dead, which describes the early to moderate stages of androgenetic alopecia in both men and women far better than it describes advanced, longstanding bald areas with no follicular activity left to stimulate. A proper consultation assesses the pattern and stage of your hair loss, since PRP is genuinely one of the more effective non-surgical options for the right candidate and a poor use of money for someone whose hair loss has progressed beyond the point PRP can meaningfully influence. This assessment, not the treatment itself, is where the real clinical judgement sits, and it is exactly why the consultation exists as a proper appointment rather than a formality before booking.
Ask whether your pattern of hair loss is a good candidate for PRP on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.
What actually happens during treatment
A small blood sample is drawn in the same way as a routine blood test, then spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and separate out the growth factors that do the actual work. That concentrated plasma is then injected into the scalp across the areas of thinning, using a fine needle and, where needed, a topical numbing cream beforehand to keep the experience comfortable. The full appointment typically takes around forty-five minutes to an hour, most people return to normal activities the same day, and mild scalp tenderness or redness for a day or two afterward is the most common thing people notice. Results build gradually over the course of treatment rather than appearing overnight, with most people starting to notice reduced shedding within six to eight weeks and visible improvements in density over the following months.
What it costs in London
PRP pricing in London varies considerably depending on how much plasma is prepared, the technology used to separate it, and whether the person injecting has genuine training in scalp anatomy and hair restoration specifically, rather than simply being able to perform an injection. A cheaper single-session offer is often exactly that, a single session, with no course structure and no plan for the repeated stimulation PRP actually needs to work.
At The London PRP Clinic, all figures are from prices.
Consultation — a full assessment of your hair loss pattern and stage, and whether PRP is the right option for you, £150, with £50 redeemable against treatment if you go ahead.
Single PRP Session — one treatment session, for anyone wanting to trial the treatment before committing to a full course, £450.
PRP Course (3 sessions) — the recommended starting course, spaced four to six weeks apart, at £405 per session, £1,215 as a package.
Where the same appointment can include both consultation and treatment, the consultation fee is credited against the cost of the session rather than charged separately. Maintenance sessions, typically every four to six months once the initial course is complete, are priced individually or as a further package.
Why choose The London PRP Clinic
Because the assessment before treatment is where the outcome is actually decided, and a proper consultation, not a sales conversation, tells you honestly whether PRP suits your specific pattern of hair loss before any money changes hands. Every session is delivered by clinicians trained specifically in scalp injection technique, and because we are part of a wider medical group, anything outside the scope of PRP itself, from an underlying thyroid or iron deficiency contributing to hair loss, in the same way we cover in our guide to iron deficiency and hair thinning, to a hormonal cause worth investigating, is picked up and addressed rather than missed because it sits outside a narrow treatment menu.
Frequently asked questions
How many PRP sessions do I actually need?
Most people need a minimum of three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart to see the improvement PRP is capable of, followed by periodic maintenance sessions to sustain the result.
Does PRP hurt?
A topical numbing cream is used beforehand, and most people describe the sensation as mild discomfort rather than significant pain. Some tenderness or redness for a day or two afterward is common.
How soon will I see results?
Reduced shedding is often noticed within six to eight weeks, with visible improvements in density building gradually over the following months as the growth cycle responds to treatment.
Is PRP suitable for advanced baldness?
It works best on follicles that are miniaturised but still active, which makes it more effective for early to moderate hair loss than for long-established, fully bald areas with no remaining follicular activity.
Do I need a consultation before booking treatment?
Yes. A proper assessment of your pattern and stage of hair loss determines whether PRP is genuinely the right option, which is why the consultation is a full clinical appointment rather than a formality.
The London PRP Clinic is part of a doctor-led private healthcare group in London. All treatments are performed by trained clinicians. This article is general information and not a substitute for medical advice about your own health.
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