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.

Traction Alopecia Treatment London. Is It Too Late To Save Your Edges

11 Jun

Written By Omar Elalfy

Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by repeated pulling on the follicles, most often from tight braids, weaves, extensions, ponytails, buns and other styles that keep the hair under tension. The good news is that in its early stage it is reversible, because the follicles are stressed but still alive. The single most important question is which stage you are in, and only an assessment can answer that.

This guide is written by the medical team at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, doctor-led across Marylebone and Canary Wharf. Because the window to save your hairline closes as the condition progresses, getting a proper diagnosis early is what protects your edges. We examine the scalp first, then treat.

Worried about thinning edges? Message a GMC-registered doctor on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

What causes traction alopecia

Traction alopecia comes from chronic tension on the follicle. The usual culprits are tight braids and cornrows, box braids with added extensions, sewn-in weaves, high tight ponytails and buns, heavy dreadlocks, and wigs or hairpieces that tug at the hairline. Chemical relaxers raise the risk further by weakening the hair shaft and the follicle.

The loss shows up at the points of greatest pull, typically the frontal hairline and temples, behind the ears and at the nape, and sometimes in the gaps between tight braids. Early warning signs are easy to miss but worth knowing. They include scalp tenderness, itching or burning after a tight style, small bumps around follicles, redness, and the so-called fringe sign, a line of short broken hairs left along the hairline. Spotting these early is the difference between full recovery and permanent loss.

Can traction alopecia be reversed

Often yes, if you act before scarring sets in. Doctors describe traction alopecia in two phases. In the first phase the follicles are stressed but still viable, and once the tension is removed hair typically begins to recover over the following months. In the second phase the follicles have been destroyed and replaced by scar tissue, which a trichoscopy assessment can show as a loss of the follicle openings. At that point regrowth from those follicles is no longer possible and surgical restoration becomes the option.

This biphasic nature, confirmed in current clinical references updated in 2025, is exactly why early action matters so much. The transition between the two phases is gradual and not obvious to the patient looking in the mirror. A doctor can tell you which phase your scalp is in, which is the most useful piece of information you can have, because it determines whether your hair can be saved or needs to be rebuilt.

Want to know if your follicles can still recover? Ask our doctors on WhatsApp.

What is the best treatment for traction alopecia in London

The first and most important step is to remove the tension. No treatment will work while the pulling continues, so looser styles, fewer extensions and a break from relaxers come first. From there, the right plan supports the recovering follicles.

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, concentrates growth factors from your own blood to stimulate follicles that are weakened but still viable. A 2025 scoping review confirmed PRP as the most studied regenerative treatment for hair loss, and while traction alopecia specific data are still limited, it is a reasonable, low-risk support used alongside tension removal, usually as a course of around four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Topical minoxidil and low-level laser therapy can also help in the non-scarring phase. Your doctor will then reassess at six to twelve months, and where scarring has already occurred, discuss surgical restoration once the condition is stable.

Why a doctor-led assessment matters most here

Traction alopecia is the one hair condition where knowing the stage changes the entire plan, so a proper examination is not optional. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, our GMC-registered doctors examine the scalp and use trichoscopy to judge whether your follicles are still viable or have begun to scar. That single distinction decides whether regenerative treatment can work or whether you need a different route.

We also test for the contributors that pile on top. Our doctors arrange blood tests covering ferritin and iron stores, full thyroid function, vitamin D, B12, key hormones, HbA1c and zinc, run from the same Marylebone clinic. Low iron is common and slows any recovery. This combination of staging the condition properly and correcting what is fixable is what separates a doctor-led clinic from a salon or a product seller, and it is why our patients trust us with a hairline they want to keep.

How much does treatment cost in London

Doctor-led PRP in central London sits in a clear band. Harley Street and Mayfair flagship clinics commonly charge £600 to £850 or more per session. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, doctor-performed PRP for hair starts from £545 per session, with a recommended course of three at £1,455, and your doctor will set the right number of sessions for your scalp.

The fee covers the consultation, treatment by a GMC-registered doctor, supplement support, progress monitoring, aftercare and a blood-test recommendation for your case. Set against the cost and uncertainty of leaving traction alopecia until it scars, when surgical restoration becomes the only option, early doctor-led treatment is both better value and far more likely to keep your own hair.

Why people choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness

We are a doctor-led clinic that diagnoses before it treats. Across hair restoration we report an 87 percent patient success rate and an average density increase of 32 percent, supported by more than 187 five-star reviews. Every treatment is performed by GMC-registered doctors.

For traction alopecia, where timing decides the outcome, an early and honest assessment is the most valuable thing we offer. We will tell you whether your hairline can recover, what will help it, and what to change in your styling to stop the damage for good.

Take the first step today. Message us on WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call +44 20 3951 3429. Clinics in Marylebone, two minutes from Baker Street, and Canary Wharf.

Frequently asked questions about traction alopecia

Is traction alopecia reversible?

In its early phase yes, because the follicles are stressed but still alive and recover once tension is removed. Once scarring develops the loss becomes permanent, which is why early assessment is so important.

What are the first signs of traction alopecia?

Scalp tenderness, itching or burning after tight styles, small bumps around follicles, redness, and a line of short broken hairs along the hairline known as the fringe sign. Thinning usually appears at the temples and hairline first.

Does PRP help traction alopecia?

PRP can support follicles that are weakened but still viable and is the most studied regenerative treatment for hair loss, though it is used alongside tension removal rather than on its own. Your doctor will judge whether it suits your stage.

What styles cause traction alopecia?

Tight braids and cornrows, box braids with extensions, sewn-in weaves, high tight ponytails and buns, heavy dreadlocks and tight wigs. Chemical relaxers increase the risk. Looser styling is the first step in treatment.

How long does recovery take?

When caught early and tension is removed, recovery usually begins over several months, with reassessment at six to twelve months. Results depend on how much follicle damage has already occurred.

Where in London can I be assessed?

The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness has doctor-led clinics in Marylebone, two minutes from Baker Street, and Canary Wharf. Message on WhatsApp or call +44 20 3951 3429.

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. Individual results vary. Reviewed by the medical team at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated June 2026.

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Omar Elalfy