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PRP Hair Treatment Bristol: Costs, Results, Side Effects
Dr. Ismail Ughratdar (FRCS)
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Ismail Ughratdar (FRCS)
Updated on December 10, 2024

Seeking a minimally invasive way to enhance your hair growth in Bristol? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair is an effective method for minimising hair loss and stimulating regrowth. According to a 2024 research review, 75% of studies found that PRP treatment led to significant increases in hair density in those with male or female pattern baldness [1].

Here, you’ll learn all about getting PRP hair treatment in Bristol. Discover more about Bristol PRP hair therapy costs, side effects, results, and aftercare recommendations to help you make the best of your hair loss treatment.

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How does PRP hair treatment work?

In PRP hair treatment, a small amount of blood is extracted from your arm. This blood is then separated into its discrete components using a centrifuge. The platelet-rich plasma is then extracted and injected into your scalp, targeting the thinning or balding areas.

Platelets contain a multitude of growth factors that can help regenerate your hair and promote healthy growth [2]. But to maintain your results, you’ll need a series of initial treatments followed by regular PRP top-ups. One study found that three PRP treatments over the course of three months could increase hair density by an average of 45.9 hairs per cm2 [3].

The benefits of PRP hair treatment

Happy PRP hair treatment patient

It’s clear that PRP hair treatment has strong success rates. But there are plenty of other benefits, too:

  • Safe and effective — As well as being effective, PRP uses your own cells to stimulate hair growth, so there’s no risk of an allergic reaction or your body rejecting a foreign substance.
  • Quick treatment time — It doesn’t take long to perform PRP therapy; each session takes around 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Minimally invasive — PRP isn’t a surgical procedure, so there’s no need for any downtime or recovery after treatment.
  • Versatile — In some cases, PRP hair treatment can be used for facial hair as well as scalp hair.

Choosing a PRP hair clinic in Bristol: 4 things to consider

If you’re looking for PRP treatment in Bristol, here’s what you need to consider when choosing a clinic:

1. Cost

Cost is often the first consideration when selecting a hair growth treatment. PRP therapy costs in Bristol start at around £200 per session. Lower prices tend to be offered by beauty therapists and aestheticians rather than medical professionals.

To get the best results, you’ll need multiple sessions of PRP. So bear this in mind when calculating costs. Some clinics will offer discounted rates if you commit to a course of treatments upfront.

2. Results and reviews

Take a look at the results and reviews from your chosen clinic before you book. This will give you peace of mind that their staff have the requisite skill and training to produce results.

The Wimpole Clinic has treated many happy patients with PRP hair therapy:

3. Reputation

Many different clinics offer PRP hair therapy, but not all have the level of skill and experience required to give you the best results. For this reason, it’s a good idea to choose a longstanding clinic with a reputation for excellence.

The Wimpole Clinic has more than 50 years’ experience of providing world-class hair transplants and other proven hair loss therapies. Along with our other nationwide clinics, the Wimpole Clinic in Bristol is committed to patient-centred care, safety, and satisfaction. It’s why we’re rated 4.9 on Trustpilot with more than 1,000 reviews.

4. Convenience

The best PRP clinics will make your appointment as straightforward as possible. That includes an accessible location, a thorough consultation, and offering any supplementary treatments you might need.

The Wimpole Clinic in Bristol offers all three. With non-surgical hair loss treatments and pre- and postoperative hair transplant services also available in our Bristol clinic, you’ll find everything you need to treat your hair loss right here. And if you don’t live in the south west, check out our other PRP hair treatment locations to find your most convenient treatment centre:

How many PRP treatments will you need?

Hair loss patient at PRP clinic

It depends on the extent of your hair loss. But in most cases, we recommend an initial course of three to four PRP sessions four to six weeks apart, followed by six-monthly top-up treatments.

How much does PRP hair treatment cost in Bristol?

In Bristol, PRP hair therapy costs around £200 to £300. Prices at the Wimpole Clinic start at £295 per PRP treatment session.

Side effects of PRP hair therapy

Like all treatments, PRP does have some potential side effects. But these are relatively mild and uncommon, since this therapy uses your own blood as the source of treatment.

PRP therapy involves injections, which some people find uncomfortable (though any pain is usually mild and short-lived). You might also experience a small amount of swelling and tenderness around the injection site for a few days after PRP hair therapy.

Getting PRP aftercare in Bristol: what you need to know

Woman after PRP hair treatment in Bristol

There’s very little downtime involved in PRP hair treatment, so you can often go back to work and resume your normal activities the same day. But there are some things you can do to maximise your results and ensure swift recovery:

  • Avoid touching your scalp for at least 8 hours post-procedure.
  • Don’t wash your hair (or get it wet) for at least 24 hours.
  • Don’t work out or spend time in the sun for at least 24 hours.
  • Avoid steam rooms and saunas for at least 24 hours.
  • Don’t smoke or drink alcohol for 3 days after treatment.

This advice will prevent unnecessary increases in blood pressure, moisture exposure, and other factors that may delay healing.

Choosing the Wimpole Clinic Bristol for PRP hair treatment

The Wimpole Clinic in Bristol offers PRP hair treatment performed by medical professionals for patients in the south west of England. Nestled between Clifton and Redland, our clinic is often chosen for our hair restoration experience and expertise.

As well as PRP hair treatments, you can consult with our friendly staff about FUE and FUT hair transplants. They’ll answer all your questions and assess your suitability for a surgical procedure. If you decide to go ahead, you’ll be referred to our hair transplant surgeries in London or Birmingham for the procedure itself, then return to Bristol for all your postoperative care.

Book a free consultation at our Bristol clinic to get all the information you need about your chosen hair restoration procedure.

PRP Hair Treatment Bristol: Costs, Results, Side Effects, Wimpole Clinic

FAQs

Learn more about PRP hair treatments in these frequently asked questions.

Most PRP hair treatments are performed on the scalp, but it can also successfully stimulate facial hair growth in men with alopecia areata of the beard, too [4]. Learn more about fixing a patchy beard and the causes of beard hair loss.

Yes, PRP works to stimulate hair growth in people of all genders.

At the Wimpole Clinic, there’s no single price for PRP hair therapy, as every patient is treated based on their unique needs. We’ll recommend a course of PRP treatment based on the type and extent of your hair loss. Costs start at £295, but will vary depending on how many treatments you need.

Yes. In fact, studies suggest that getting PRP after a hair transplant (or alongside it) can help promote healing, speed up hair growth, and even reduce the risk of scarring [5-6].

We can provide both PRP therapy and hair transplantation to give you a greater chance of hair restoration success.

Dr. Ismail Ughratdar (FRCS)
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ismail Ughratdar (FRCS)Updated on December 10, 2024
The Wimpole Clinic offers FUE Hair, Beard & Eyebrow Transplants & Trichology.
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