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 £395 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 range from £395 for PRP Hair Signature or Beard PRP single sessions, to £545 for comprehensive treatments. We offer package discounts - for example, 3 PRP Hair sessions cost £1,085 (save £100).

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, Canary Wharf, and Belgravia London locations.

How much does PRP cost for hair loss in London?

At The London PRP Clinic, PRP hair treatment costs £545 per session including Viviscal™ supplements and organic oils. Most patients need 3-4 initial sessions (package available at £1,500, 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, £545 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 vs Hyaluronic Acid Knee Injections. Which Works Better

6 Aug

Written By Omar Elalfy

For knee osteoarthritis, the pooled evidence now favours PRP over hyaluronic acid gel injections. A 2023 meta-analysis of 30 studies covering 2,733 patients found PRP outperformed hyaluronic acid on both standard knee outcome scores, and a 2025 meta-analysis of 28 randomised trials covering 3,246 patients confirmed superior functional improvement with PRP. Both are self-pay treatments in the UK, and both work better in mild to moderate arthritis than in severe.

Key points

Hyaluronic acid injections lubricate and cushion the joint, while PRP delivers your own growth factors to influence the tissue environment.
A 2023 meta-analysis of 30 studies and 2,733 patients found PRP outperformed hyaluronic acid on WOMAC and IKDC knee scores.
A 2025 meta-analysis of 28 randomised controlled trials and 3,246 patients confirmed better functional improvement with PRP than hyaluronic acid.
Both treatments suit mild to moderate osteoarthritis. Neither reverses established bone-on-bone change, where joint replacement is the realistic option.

Considering knee injections? Message a GMC-registered doctor on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

How the two injections differ

They work on completely different principles. Hyaluronic acid, often called a gel injection or viscosupplementation, replaces a substance naturally present in joint fluid that becomes thinner and less effective in osteoarthritis. Injecting it aims to restore lubrication and shock absorption, essentially improving the mechanical environment inside the knee. It has been used for decades and is well tolerated.

PRP takes a sample of your own blood, concentrates the platelets in a centrifuge and injects that growth-factor-rich plasma into the joint. Rather than acting as a lubricant, it aims to influence the biological environment, modulating inflammation and supporting the tissue. Because it comes from you, allergic reaction is not a concern. As our doctors put it, "one improves how the joint moves, the other tries to change how the joint behaves." That distinction is why their effects differ over time, with PRP tending to build more slowly and hold longer.

What the evidence shows

This is where the picture has genuinely shifted in recent years, and it is worth being precise. A 2023 meta-analysis pooling 30 studies and 2,733 patients found PRP outperformed hyaluronic acid on both the WOMAC and IKDC scores, the two standard measures of knee pain and function. That was a meaningful update, because earlier data had suggested the two were broadly comparable rather than one being clearly better.

A 2025 meta-analysis of 28 randomised controlled trials covering 3,246 patients reached the same conclusion, confirming superior functional improvement with PRP over hyaluronic acid. Interestingly, the same body of research suggests preparation matters, with leukocyte-poor PRP showing better functional recovery than leukocyte-rich preparations in the knee, which is one reason PRP is not a single standardised product and why how a clinic prepares it is a fair question to ask.

Want to know which suits your knee? Ask our doctors on WhatsApp.

The honest caveat about knee osteoarthritis

Being useful means telling you where the debate still sits. While PRP compares favourably with hyaluronic acid, the harder question is how it compares with a placebo injection, and there the evidence is genuinely contested. A large randomised controlled trial published in JAMA in 2021 found PRP no better than placebo saline for knee osteoarthritis symptoms, and NICE has described the efficacy evidence in this setting as limited in quality.

So the accurate summary is that if you are choosing between the two injectable options commonly offered for knee osteoarthritis, the pooled data favour PRP, and many patients do improve. What cannot honestly be claimed is that PRP is a proven disease-modifying treatment that regrows cartilage. It is best understood as a treatment that can improve symptoms and function in the right patient, not as a repair of the joint. Any clinic promising cartilage regeneration is going beyond what the evidence supports.

Who is a good candidate

Patient selection makes more difference than the choice between the two products. Both work best in mild to moderate osteoarthritis where there is still joint space and the problem is pain and function rather than complete cartilage loss. Someone with established bone-on-bone change is unlikely to get much from either, and joint replacement becomes the realistic conversation.

Other factors matter too. Weight has an effect, with outcomes generally better at a lower body mass index, and conservative measures including strengthening exercise, load management and weight optimisation remain part of treatment rather than an alternative to it. PRP is avoided in people with a very low platelet count or platelet function disorder, active infection in the joint or bloodstream, and approached with caution alongside blood-thinning medication. A doctor should assess all of this, ideally with imaging, before recommending either injection.

Why doctor-led, ultrasound-guided treatment matters

Placement accuracy affects outcome, and this is a medical procedure regardless of which product is used. Ultrasound guidance allows the needle to be positioned within the joint under direct vision rather than by landmark alone, which improves accuracy and reduces the chance of the injection being placed outside the target. It also allows any joint effusion to be seen and managed.

At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness every treatment is performed by GMC-registered doctors using ultrasound guidance. A doctor also confirms the diagnosis first, because knee pain is not always osteoarthritis and meniscal problems, referred hip pain and inflammatory arthritis can present similarly. We are equally clear about what PRP is not, and we will tell you when the honest answer is that your knee has passed the point where an injection will help. Across our work we report more than 187 five-star reviews.

Want an honest assessment of your knee? Message us on WhatsApp.

What knee injections cost in London

Neither treatment is routinely available on the NHS for this purpose, so both are self-pay for most patients. In central London, specialist musculoskeletal and Harley Street clinics commonly charge from around £780 to £900 or more per ultrasound-guided joint injection including assessment, and because a course of two to three injections is standard, a full treatment plan at those clinics frequently exceeds £2,000. Private health insurance rarely covers PRP, so most insured patients self-pay for it even when other treatments are covered.

At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, care is doctor-led and priced below those flagship rates, with your plan and the exact figure confirmed when you enquire. The comparison worth making is not the headline per-injection price but what a full course, properly targeted at the right diagnosis, is likely to achieve over the next twelve months.

Why people choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness is a doctor-led clinic and one of London's leading choices for regenerative joint treatment. Every treatment is performed by GMC-registered doctors, we use ultrasound guidance, and we assess before we inject.

What distinguishes the advice is candour about evidence. We will tell you where PRP has the better data, where it is contested, and when neither injection is the right answer for your knee.

Take the first step today. Message us on WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call +44 20 3951 3429.

Frequently asked questions about PRP and hyaluronic acid knee injections

Is PRP better than hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis?

Pooled evidence favours PRP. A 2023 meta-analysis of 30 studies and 2,733 patients found PRP outperformed hyaluronic acid on WOMAC and IKDC scores, and a 2025 meta-analysis of 28 randomised trials confirmed better functional improvement.

How do the two injections work differently?

Hyaluronic acid restores lubrication and cushioning in the joint. PRP uses growth factors concentrated from your own blood to influence inflammation and the tissue environment.

Does PRP regrow cartilage in the knee?

No. PRP is best understood as a treatment that can improve symptoms and function in the right patient, not as a proven repair of the joint. Claims of cartilage regeneration go beyond the evidence.

Who is a good candidate for knee injections?

People with mild to moderate osteoarthritis where joint space remains. Established bone-on-bone change usually means joint replacement is the realistic option rather than either injection.

Are knee injections available on the NHS?

PRP is not routinely commissioned for knee osteoarthritis, so most patients pay privately. Private health insurance rarely covers PRP.

Where in London can I have doctor-led knee PRP?

The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness performs every treatment with GMC-registered doctors using ultrasound guidance. Message us on WhatsApp or call +44 20 3951 3429.

This article is for information and does not replace personal medical advice. The evidence for PRP in knee osteoarthritis against placebo is contested, and PRP preparation is not standardised. Exercise, strengthening and weight management remain part of treatment. All treatments at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness are performed by GMC-registered doctors. Reviewed by [GMC-REGISTERED DOCTOR NAME, GMC NUMBER TO CONFIRM], The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated July 2026.

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