PRP Treatment London. Hair, Face And Joints
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a treatment made from your own blood. Platelets are concentrated and injected where the body needs help to repair. In London it is used for three things, namely thinning hair, skin quality and tendon or joint pain. The evidence is strongest for pattern hair loss and tennis elbow, favourable for frozen shoulder, and contested for knee arthritis.
Key points
PRP for hair is supported by a 2025 meta-analysis in Dermatology and Therapy pooling 43 randomised controlled trials and 1,877 participants, which found it increases hair density.
For tennis elbow, a 2025 Level I meta-analysis of 26 randomised trials found PRP clinically better than steroid injection beyond 6 months.
Flagship Harley Street and Mayfair clinics commonly charge £600 to £850 or more per hair session and from around £780 to £900 per image-guided joint injection.
The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness is doctor-led, runs blood tests in house, and treats from 10 Portman Square in Marylebone and the Light Centre in Belgravia.
Want to know if PRP will work for you? Message a GMC-registered doctor on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.
What PRP is and how it works
The process
A small blood sample is taken from your arm, the same as any blood test. It is spun in a centrifuge for 10 to 15 minutes, which separates the blood and concentrates the platelets into a small volume of plasma. That concentrate is then injected into the area being treated.
Why it helps
Platelets carry growth factors, the signalling proteins the body uses to repair tissue. Delivering them in concentrated form to a thinning scalp, a thin area of skin or a tendon that has stopped healing is intended to restart repair where it has stalled.
Why it is safe
Because PRP comes from your own blood, allergic reaction is very unlikely, and side effects reported across the trials are mild and local. These include tenderness, redness and occasional bruising. It is avoided with a very low platelet count, platelet disorders, active infection and some blood conditions, which a doctor screens for first.
The limitation most clinics leave out
PRP is not standardised. Centrifuge kits, spin protocols, platelet concentration and whether white cells are included all vary between clinics. Two treatments sold under the same name can differ materially. How your PRP is prepared is worth asking about, and we explain the variables in PRP vs PRF, and how to judge PRP quality.
PRP for hair loss
This is where PRP has its strongest evidence. The 2025 meta-analysis of 43 randomised controlled trials found PRP increases hair density in pattern hair loss, with pooled density rising from roughly 142 to 178 hairs per square centimetre. The data also show a dose relationship, and PRP combined with minoxidil outperforms either treatment alone.
PRP works on follicles that are shrinking but still alive. It does not revive follicles that have closed, which is why your stage matters. We explain what works at each stage in the best hair loss treatment for men by stage. It also works poorly on a follicle that is short of iron or affected by thyroid problems. That is why we test before we treat, with the panel set out in the hair loss blood panel.
A standard course is 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, then maintenance every 6 to 12 months. Reduced shedding usually comes first, visible thickening from around 3 months, and the fullest result between 6 and 12 months. The full detail is in PRP hair treatment London, and the year-long plan is in the doctor-led hair growth programme.
Thinning hair? Ask our doctors on WhatsApp.
PRP for the face and under the eyes
For the face, PRP improves skin quality, texture and thickness. It adds no volume, so it cannot fill a hollow or lift loose skin. The strongest facial evidence is for acne scarring. A 2026 meta-analysis in Archives of Dermatological Research pooled 17 studies and 1,111 participants and found that adding PRP to microneedling roughly tripled the odds of an excellent result compared with microneedling alone, with no increase in side effects.
Under the eyes, PRP suits thin, crepey skin with a bluish tinge rather than a true hollow or fat pad bags. Most disappointing facial treatment is the right treatment for the wrong problem. Our framework is in which facial treatment you actually need. The under-eye options are compared in tear trough treatment London, and the full facial guide is PRP facial London.
PRP for joints and tendons
PRP targets tendons and joints where healing has stalled. The evidence differs sharply by condition, so it is set out plainly here.
Tennis elbow. A 2025 Level I meta-analysis of 26 randomised trials found steroid better in the first 2 months by a margin below clinical significance, and PRP clinically better beyond 6 months. See PRP for tennis elbow.
Frozen shoulder. A 2026 meta-analysis of 13 randomised trials covering 1,056 patients found PRP had significant advantages over steroid, with the benefit appearing from around 3 months. See PRP for frozen shoulder.
Plantar fasciitis. Pooled data show better long-term function with PRP than with steroid.
Knee osteoarthritis. This is contested. Pooled data favour PRP over hyaluronic acid gel, but a large 2021 trial in JAMA found no benefit over placebo. See PRP versus steroid injection.
Every joint injection we perform is ultrasound guided, so the needle reaches the target under direct vision. The complete joint guide is joint PRP London.
Joint or tendon pain that will not settle? Message us on WhatsApp.
Who PRP suits, and who it does not
Good candidates
People with early to moderate pattern hair loss, typically Norwood 2 to 4 in men and Ludwig I to II in women. People who want to avoid hormonal medication, since PRP has no hormonal action. People with thin, dull or acne-scarred skin. People with chronic tendon problems that have not settled after a proper rehabilitation programme.
Poor candidates
Scalp areas that have been smooth and bald for years. Undiagnosed scarring alopecia, which needs different and urgent treatment. Shedding after illness, childbirth or rapid weight loss, which usually recovers on its own. A hollow under the eye, which needs volume rather than skin quality. Advanced bone-on-bone arthritis, where surgery is the honest answer. A knee that truly locks, which is a mechanical problem.
What a PRP appointment involves
Allow 45 to 60 minutes. Most of that is the blood draw, preparation and numbing rather than the injections. Eat beforehand and stay hydrated. Tell us about blood-thinning medication, and check with your doctor before taking anti-inflammatory painkillers around treatment, since they can affect the platelet response.
Most people return to normal activities the same day. For 24 to 48 hours, avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms and swimming. After joint injections, loading is built back up gradually alongside rehabilitation. After under-eye treatment, allow at least 2 weeks before an important event, because bruising is common.
What PRP costs in London
Flagship Harley Street and Mayfair clinics commonly charge £600 to £850 or more per session for hair PRP, and across central London prices start from around £250. Specialist central London clinics charge from around £780 to £900 or more per image-guided joint or tendon injection, and a course often exceeds £2,000. Doctor-led under-eye and facial work generally runs £400 to £850 per session or course. London prices are typically 50 to 70 percent higher than elsewhere in the UK.
A lower price usually means a shorter appointment, a different preparation, no image guidance for joints, and no diagnosis before treatment. The real cost of the wrong treatment is the months lost, not the fee. Full breakdowns are in how much PRP costs in London and joint PRP cost.
PRP is not funded by the NHS for hair loss and not routinely funded for joint conditions, and private insurance rarely covers it. See is PRP available on the NHS. Our care is doctor-led and priced below flagship rates, with your figure confirmed after your free suitability review.
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How to choose a PRP clinic in London
Six questions to ask any clinic, including ours.
Who performs the treatment, and are they GMC-registered?
Will my condition be diagnosed first, with blood tests for hair and imaging for joints?
How is the PRP prepared, and what platelet concentration does the protocol aim for?
Are joint injections ultrasound guided?
What does the evidence say for my condition specifically?
Will you tell me if PRP is not right for me?
A clinic confident in its care answers all six directly. The last one tells you the most. We compare the types of clinic offering PRP in the best PRP clinic in London, and the full evidence map is in does PRP actually work.
The suitability review
Every enquiry begins with a free doctor-led suitability review rather than a booking. A GMC-registered doctor assesses you, arranges the blood tests or ultrasound you need, and gives one of two answers.
Approved for treatment, with your diagnosis, where the evidence sits, how many sessions, what to expect and the cost before you commit. Or not approved, with an honest explanation of what would serve you better. That might mean correcting a deficiency, a rehabilitation programme, a different treatment or a surgical opinion.
We decline a meaningful share of enquiries, and that selectivity is why our reported outcomes hold.
Why people choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness
The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness is a doctor-led, blood-test-first regenerative clinic at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ, and the Light Centre, 9 Eccleston Street, London SW1W 9LX. Every treatment is performed by GMC-registered doctors. No clinician treats a patient here until they have completed 100 supervised treatments. We also teach PRP to other doctors through our Academy.
Hair, skin, joints and tendons sit under one roof with in-house blood testing and ultrasound, so the recommendation follows your diagnosis rather than a single product. Across our work we report an 87 percent patient success rate, a 32 percent average density increase in hair restoration and more than 187 five-star reviews. Directions and transport are in PRP clinic near me.
Book your free suitability review. Message us on WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call +44 20 3951 3429.
Frequently asked questions about PRP treatment in London
What is PRP treatment?
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is made from a small sample of your own blood, spun to concentrate the platelets and injected to support repair. In London it is used for hair loss, skin quality and tendon and joint pain.
Does PRP actually work?
It depends on the condition. The evidence is strong for pattern hair loss and tennis elbow, favourable for frozen shoulder and plantar fasciitis, and contested for knee osteoarthritis.
How much does PRP cost in London?
Flagship Harley Street and Mayfair clinics commonly charge £600 to £850 or more per hair session and from around £780 to £900 per image-guided joint injection. Courses of 3 are usual.
How many PRP sessions will I need?
For hair, 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, then maintenance every 6 to 12 months. For joints and skin, the number depends on the condition and is set after assessment.
Is PRP painful?
The area is numbed first, and most people describe the injections as brief pinches. Tenderness usually settles within 24 to 48 hours.
Where can I get PRP in London?
The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness treats at 10 Portman Square in Marylebone and the Light Centre in Belgravia. Every enquiry starts with a free doctor-led suitability review.
This article is for information and does not replace personal medical advice. Evidence for PRP differs by condition 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.
