Does PRP Work for Hair Loss?
For early-stage thinning, yes: clinical studies report improved hair density and thickness after platelet-rich plasma treatment, and results build across a course of sessions. PRP does not regrow hair on areas that have been bald for years, and it is not a one-visit fix. At The London PRP Clinic every plan is doctor-led, starting with a consultation and a blood draw carried out by a doctor. Hair PRP is £450 per session or £1,215 for a course of three.
What the evidence says
Platelet-rich plasma concentrates the growth factors in your own blood and injects them into areas of thinning, where they support the hair follicles' own growth cycle. Published clinical studies and reviews report increased hair density and thickness in pattern hair loss for both men and women, with the clearest benefit in early to moderate thinning. Results vary between patients, and PRP works best as a course rather than a single session.
Who PRP can help, and who it cannot
PRP tends to help most where follicles are miniaturising but still active: early thinning, a widening parting, a receding hairline that is still progressing. Where skin has been smooth and bald for years, follicles are usually no longer active and PRP is unlikely to regrow hair there; a doctor will tell you this plainly at consultation rather than sell you a course.
How many sessions, and how long results take
Most patients start with a course of three sessions. Initial improvements typically appear within 3-4 months, with optimal results at 6-12 months. The exact number of sessions depends on the extent of hair loss and your goals, which is why every plan starts with a doctor's assessment.
What treatment involves
Each session takes 60-90 minutes. A doctor takes a small blood sample, concentrates the platelets and injects them into the areas of thinning. It is an outpatient procedure: you walk in and walk out. Between sessions your doctor may recommend supporting supplements to keep the follicles supplied.
What it costs
£450 per session, or £1,215 for a course of three. Your plan and its full price are agreed before treatment starts.