How does PRP hair treatment in Glasgow stack up compared to other treatments for hair loss in this region? PRP (platelet-rich plasma) hair treatment has been shown to be effective for hair growth — a review of PRP for androgenetic alopecia found 29 out of 30 studies reported beneficial results [1].
But is PRP your best option, or could another type of hair growth treatment give you better results? In this article, we’ll explore:
PRP is a type of regenerative medicine that involves using platelets from your own blood. A concentrated sample of platelets is injected into areas of hair loss on your scalp to stimulate growth. Here’s what to expect from the procedure:
10 to 60 ml of blood [2] is taken from your arm and spun in a centrifuge machine to separate platelets from other components of blood.
After 10 minutes, your blood separates into three layers. The platelet-rich plasma layer is harvested and injected into your scalp with a thin needle.
Treatment usually lasts 3 to 6 months, with injections every 2 to 4 weeks [2]. Ongoing maintenance sessions will be required for long-term results.
PRP hair treatment in Glasgow costs around £250–£490 per session. This is cheaper than other areas of the UK, like London (which can cost up to £850 per session) but on par with the costs of PRP hair treatment in Manchester.
PRP hair treatment at the Wimpole Clinic in Glasgow starts from £295 per session.
PRP offers some great benefits for hair growth, but it may not be the best option for everyone. You may also wish to combine PRP with another treatment for better results.
Research shows PRP may be more effective when combined with Minoxidil [3] and can lead to better outcomes after a hair transplant [4]. While some Glasgow clinics only offer PRP for hair loss, the Wimpole Clinic takes a holistic, long-term approach to hair loss management.
We offer hair loss medication, low-level laser therapy, and hair transplantation as well as PRP. Here, we’ll explore each of these treatments in more detail.
Common medications for hair loss include Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are often available from hair loss clinics and online companies. You need a prescription for Finasteride or oral Minoxidil, but medications like topical Minoxidil are available over the counter in the UK.
Minoxidil has been shown to improve hair growth in people with female and male pattern baldness [5]. One meta-analysis found topical minoxidil at all concentrations provided better results than placebo in men and women with androgenetic alopecia [6]. It can also improve other types of alopecia like alopecia areata [7].
Finasteride has also proved effective for androgenetic alopecia [8] but is only approved for use in men. However, some doctors prescribe Finasteride for women off-label, which may be effective for female pattern hair loss in specific cases [9].
Finasteride can be used only with extreme caution in women and under medical supervision. It can disrupt menstrual cycles, and so is more likely to be used in post-menopausal women. It can also harm the foetus in pregnant women [10], who are advised to avoid any physical contact with Finasteride tablets.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can also improve hair growth and density in people with androgenetic alopecia [11]. This treatment uses low-powered lasers to stimulate growth from hair follicles on the scalp. One study reported a 51% increase in hair count for people treated with LLLT compared to controls [12].
A hair transplant is the gold standard for hair restoration in people with male or female pattern baldness. There are two types of hair transplant: follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT).
Both types involve moving follicles from an area of healthy hair growth to an area of hair loss. With FUE, individual follicular units are harvested. FUT uses a strip of skin from the donor area which contains a higher number of follicular units.
There are several factors to consider when choosing where to have your PRP hair treatment in Glasgow.
Safety is incredibly important — PRP therapy is a medical procedure and should be performed by a medical professional. Ideally, clinics should be CQC-registered to ensure high-quality care. The Wimpole Clinic is registered with the CQC, and PRP is administered only by medical specialists.
Look for clinics that have experience providing PRP treatment and treating hair loss. Check out testimonials and case studies, and ask your practitioner to share some of their previous results.
The Wimpole Clinic comes highly recommended with a score of 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot. Here’s what one of our customers had to say about their experience:
An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. The staff are all so welcoming and friendly, immediately putting you at ease. The whole process was super straightforward and easy. My hair is already looking a thousand times better and it’s only been 10 days. Couldn’t be happier with the whole service and can’t recommend highly enough.
— Wimpole Clinic patient
Price will, of course, be a consideration when choosing where to have your treatment. Choose a clinic that offers good value for money, but never compromise on safety for cheap treatment.
There is some great research on the use of PRP hair treatment as a treatment for hair loss. Research on PRP found:
A picture speaks a thousand words. Check out these results of PRP hair treatment on a male patient:
It’s difficult to choose a hair loss treatment in Scotland without a professional consultation. Before selecting a hair growth treatment, you should first be assessed by a trichologist. Our Glasgow clinic is staffed by highly trained trichologists and world-class hair transplant surgeons.
These hair doctors perform diagnostic trichology tests, such as a hair pull test and blood tests for hair loss. They also evaluate lifestyle factors for an in-depth understanding of your symptoms.
Once they’ve identified the reason your hair is falling out, your trichologist will put together a comprehensive treatment plan to restore your hair. Ready to get started? Book a consultation for PRP hair treatment at our Glasgow clinic, located in the easily accessible Maryhill area.
If you stop having PRP hair treatment, eventually your hair loss will return. PRP is not designed as a permanent treatment for hair loss. For long-term results, you’ll need ongoing maintenance treatments after your initial round of PRP sessions.
PRP has a high success rate as a hair growth treatment. 84% of patients across six studies had positive results using PRP for hair loss [2]. Learn more about the success rate of PRP hair treatment and how to make it as effective as possible.
PRP isn’t suitable for everyone. Use of anti-inflammatories or steroids, and certain medical conditions may mean it is not safe for you to have PRP [16]. Speak to a hair loss specialist to learn which treatments are suitable if you have other medical conditions.
All medical procedures come with some risk, and PRP is no exception. Risks include mild pain and swelling, headaches, bleeding, bruising and, more rarely, infection, allergic reaction, or nerve injury [16-17].
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