How much does PRP hair treatment cost at The London PRP Clinic?

£545 per session for our comprehensive PRP hair treatment, which includes Viviscal™ Professional supplements and organic hair oils. Most patients need 3-4 initial sessions. ExoRevive treatment is £445 per session.

Is PRP better than a hair transplant?

PRP is better for early-stage hair loss (Norwood 1-4) as it's non-surgical with no downtime and costs £545 vs £3,000-15,000 for transplants. Hair transplants are better for advanced hair loss (Norwood 5-7) but require surgery and 2 weeks recovery. Many patients use PRP to enhance transplant results.

What's the difference between PRP and ExoRevive?

PRP uses your blood's platelets containing 5-7 growth factors. ExoRevive uses lab-derived exosomes with 1,000+ growth factors, often showing faster results (6-8 weeks vs 3-4 months). ExoRevive costs £445 per session vs £545 for PRP with supplements.

Which London Underground station is closest to The London PRP Clinic?

Our Marylebone clinic is a 5-minute walk from Marylebone Station and 7 minutes from Baker Street Underground (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and Bakerloo lines). We're also 8 minutes from Edgware Road Station.

What Is PRP Injection

31 Aug

Written By Omar Elalfy

Platelet-rich plasma therapy has emerged as a promising treatment for joint pain and soft tissue injuries. If you're considering alternatives to surgery or traditional pain management, understanding PRP could help you make an informed decision about your treatment options.

Understanding PRP Therapy

PRP injection involves using your own blood to promote healing in damaged tissues. During the procedure, a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm, similar to a routine blood test. This blood is then placed in a centrifuge, which spins at high speed to separate the different components of your blood.

The centrifuge concentrates the platelets, creating a solution with platelet levels five to ten times higher than normal blood. These platelets contain growth factors and proteins that play a crucial role in tissue repair and regeneration.

The Science Behind PRP

Research published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine demonstrates that platelets release over 30 bioactive proteins when activated. These proteins attract stem cells to the injury site, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the formation of new blood vessels. A 2023 systematic review in the British Medical Journal found that PRP injections showed significant improvement in knee osteoarthritis symptoms compared to placebo injections at six and twelve months.

The concentrated growth factors in PRP include platelet-derived growth factor, transforming growth factor beta, and vascular endothelial growth factor. Each plays a specific role in tissue healing, from stimulating cell reproduction to promoting collagen production.

What Conditions Can PRP Treat

PRP has shown effectiveness for various musculoskeletal conditions. Clinical studies support its use for knee osteoarthritis, with patients experiencing reduced pain and improved function for up to twelve months after treatment. Tennis elbow responds well to PRP, with studies showing superior outcomes compared to steroid injections after six months.

Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff injuries have also shown positive responses to PRP therapy. A landmark study from Hospital for Special Surgery in New York found that 73 percent of patients with partial rotator cuff tears avoided surgery after PRP treatment.

The Treatment Process

Your PRP journey begins with a consultation to determine if you're a suitable candidate. Not everyone benefits equally from PRP, and factors like age, overall health, and the severity of your condition influence outcomes.

On treatment day, the process takes about 45 minutes. After blood collection and processing, the PRP is injected directly into the affected area using ultrasound guidance for precision. Most patients experience mild discomfort during injection, similar to a standard joint injection.

Following treatment, you may experience increased soreness for 3-7 days as the healing process begins. This is normal and indicates that the growth factors are stimulating tissue repair. Most patients can return to daily activities within a few days, though strenuous exercise should be avoided for two weeks.

Expected Results and Timeline

PRP works gradually as it stimulates your body's natural healing processes. Initial improvement often begins around 4-6 weeks, with maximum benefit typically seen at 3-6 months. A study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research found that patients continued to show improvement up to 24 months after treatment.

Success rates vary by condition and individual factors. For knee osteoarthritis, studies report 60-80 percent of patients experiencing significant pain reduction and functional improvement. Results tend to be better in younger patients with mild to moderate arthritis rather than severe, end-stage disease.

Making an Informed Decision

PRP offers a middle ground between conservative treatments like physiotherapy and invasive surgery. It's particularly worth considering if you've tried conventional treatments without success but want to avoid or delay surgery.

The treatment is generally safe since it uses your own blood, eliminating the risk of allergic reaction or disease transmission. Side effects are typically limited to temporary soreness and swelling at the injection site.

Cost considerations are important as PRP is not currently covered by NHS. However, when compared to the long-term costs of pain medication, repeated steroid injections, or potential surgery, many patients find it a worthwhile investment.

Ready to explore if PRP could help your condition? Book a free consultation via WhatsApp to discuss your symptoms and receive a personalised assessment. Send images of any relevant scans or reports for initial review and realistic outcome expectations.

Omar Elalfy