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 Meniscus Tear London. Do You Need Surgery?

30 Sept

Written By Omar Elalfy

Most meniscus tears in adults over 35 are degenerative. They develop gradually as the cartilage ages, and good-quality trials show that keyhole surgery to trim them works no better than physiotherapy for most people. PRP is a reasonable option when pain continues despite rehabilitation. A tear that locks the knee, or a fresh tear from a twisting injury in a younger person, is different and usually needs a surgeon.

Key points

A 2013 trial in the New England Journal of Medicine found that keyhole surgery to trim a degenerative meniscus tear was no better than sham surgery at 12 months. A 2018 trial in JAMA of 321 patients found physiotherapy as effective as surgery at 24 months.
A 2024 systematic review of 10 studies and 686 patients found that PRP for degenerative meniscus tears without surgery improved pain and function by 3 months, with benefit lasting at least a year. The authors called for more high-quality trials.
A 2025 meta-analysis of 18 randomised trials and 1,143 patients found PRP reduced pain and cut treatment failure when used with meniscal repair surgery.
Private meniscus surgery in London is quoted at £4,300 to £4,600 as a fixed fee. PRP at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness is from £595 per treatment, performed under ultrasound guidance by a GMC-registered doctor.

Told you have a meniscus tear? Message our doctors on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

What the meniscus is

Each knee has 2 menisci, C-shaped pads of cartilage that sit between the thigh bone and the shin bone. They spread load across the joint and help keep it stable. The inner one, the medial meniscus, is torn more often.

Degenerative tears

These build up slowly with age and are very common in people over 40, including many who have no pain at all. A tear on an MRI scan is not always the cause of knee pain. Early arthritis, a tendon problem or pain from the hip can sit alongside it, which is why examination matters as much as the scan.

Traumatic tears

These happen suddenly, usually from twisting on a bent knee during sport. They are more common in younger people and may happen alongside a ligament injury such as an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

Signs your tear needs a surgeon

See a knee surgeon promptly if your knee locks and cannot fully straighten, as this can mean a displaced fragment of meniscus is caught in the joint. The same applies if the knee gave way with a pop at the time of injury and swelled within hours, or if you are younger and tore the meniscus in a clear sporting injury. Some of these tears can be repaired, and repair has the best chance soon after injury.

We will tell you if your knee needs a surgeon and refer you directly.

What the evidence shows

Keyhole surgery for degenerative tears

The Finnish trial published by Sihvonen and colleagues in 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine randomised 146 people aged 35 to 65 with a degenerative medial meniscus tear to keyhole surgery or a sham operation. At 12 months there was no meaningful difference between them. The ESCAPE trial, published in JAMA in 2018, randomised 321 people aged 45 to 70 and found a structured physiotherapy programme as effective as surgery at 24 months. In 2017, a BMJ Rapid Recommendation made a strong recommendation against keyhole surgery for degenerative knee disease, including meniscus tears. Our full review is in keyhole knee surgery for arthritis.

PRP without surgery

A 2024 systematic review in the Journal of Orthopaedics by Elphingstone and colleagues looked at PRP for degenerative meniscus tears treated without an operation. Across 10 studies and 686 patients, most showed improved pain and function by 3 months that lasted at least a year. Where imaging was repeated, between 30 and 70 percent of treated tears were stable and between 40 and 60 percent showed signs of healing. Studies that tracked later surgery found PRP-treated patients were less likely to need it. The authors were clear that techniques vary and higher-quality trials are needed. We would describe the evidence as favourable but early.

PRP with surgery

A 2025 meta-analysis in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine by Liang and colleagues combined 18 randomised trials with 1,143 patients. In 16 of them, PRP was given alongside meniscal repair surgery. PRP reduced knee pain, improved function on several validated scores and cut the odds of treatment failure by around 74 percent, with no increase in complications.

Want to know if your knee needs surgery or not? Ask our doctors on WhatsApp.

Who PRP suits and who it does not

PRP is a reasonable choice if

You have a degenerative meniscus tear that does not lock the knee. Pain has continued despite at least 6 to 12 weeks of structured strengthening. You want to avoid surgery that trials show is unlikely to help, and you are prepared to continue rehabilitation, because PRP works alongside exercise rather than replacing it.

Another route is usually better if

Your knee locks, which needs a surgeon. You have a fresh traumatic tear that may be repairable. Your pain is mainly from moderate or severe arthritis, where the options are different and are set out in too young for a knee replacement and PRP vs hyaluronic acid.

What happens at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

Assessment

You are assessed by a doctor who examines the knee, hip and the way you move. MRI is the most accurate scan for the meniscus. If you do not already have one, we arrange it at the London centre best equipped for that question. Ultrasound adds detail on the tendons and fluid around the knee.

Treatment

Blood is drawn from your arm and prepared to a consistent, validated protocol, then injected into the knee under ultrasound guidance. The appointment takes 45 to 60 minutes and you walk out afterwards.

Afterwards

The knee may ache for 2 to 3 days. Avoid anti-inflammatory painkillers for around 2 weeks unless your doctor advises otherwise. Improvement usually builds over 6 to 12 weeks with a graded strengthening programme, and we review progress at set points. How we practise is set out in our clinical standards.

What it costs

A London knee surgeon's published fixed fees are £4,300 for a partial meniscectomy and £4,600 for meniscal repair, and that is for surgery the trials show often adds little for degenerative tears. Specialist central London clinics charge from around £780 per ultrasound-guided PRP injection.

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

The diagnostic package, from £695, covers assessment, imaging and blood tests, and gives you a clear answer on whether your knee needs a surgeon.

Joint PRP is from £595 to £995 per treatment.

A course of 1 to 3 treatments with rehabilitation is what most meniscus plans involve, with the exact figure confirmed in writing before you commit. More detail is in joint PRP cost in London.

Ask what your knee 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. Every joint injection is ultrasound guided. We do not perform surgery, so our advice on whether you need it carries no commercial pull in either direction. We also train other doctors in ultrasound-guided joint PRP through our Academy.

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. How to judge any doctor for this treatment is in the best PRP doctor in London, and every treatment we offer is 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 for meniscus tears

Can a meniscus tear heal without surgery?

Many degenerative tears settle without surgery. Trials show physiotherapy is as effective as keyhole surgery for most people with degenerative tears, and a 2024 review found signs of healing in 40 to 60 percent of tears treated with PRP.

Does PRP work for a meniscus tear?

The evidence is favourable but early. A 2024 systematic review of 10 studies found PRP improved pain and function for at least a year in degenerative tears, and a 2025 meta-analysis of 18 trials found PRP reduced failure when used with meniscal repair surgery.

When does a meniscus tear need surgery?

When the knee locks and cannot straighten, or when a younger person has a fresh tear from a clear injury that may be repairable. These need a knee surgeon promptly.

Is keyhole surgery worth it for a degenerative meniscus tear?

For most people, no. A 2013 sham-controlled trial and a 2018 trial of 321 patients found no advantage over sham surgery or physiotherapy, and a 2017 BMJ recommendation advises against it.

How much does PRP for a meniscus tear cost in London?

Specialist central London clinics charge from around £780 per ultrasound-guided injection. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, joint PRP is from £595 to £995 per treatment.

How long does PRP take to work for a meniscus tear?

Improvement usually builds over 6 to 12 weeks alongside strengthening, and studies measure the main benefit at 3 to 12 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 the medical team at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated September 2026.

Omar Elalfy