Platelet-rich plasma therapy — or PRP therapy — is a safe and effective method for promoting hair regrowth in many patients with hair loss. But PRP hair treatment costs are relatively high, and they quickly ramp up with regular treatments. In the UK, PRP hair treatment costs between £175 and £850 per session, with most clinics charging around £250 to £500. At the Wimpole Clinic, PRP hair treatment prices start at £295 per session.
In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the cost of PRP therapy for hair loss, including:
In the UK, PRP therapy for hair loss costs around £200 to £500 per session (though there are some outliers that charge anywhere from £175 to £850). Most clinics offer a reduced rate per treatment if you book multiple sessions in advance.
Costs depend on several factors, including:
PRP hair treatments aren’t a one-off affair. You’ll need regular top-ups to sustain your hair regrowth, so factor in the price of long-term treatment when considering PRP therapy for hair loss.
Most clinics recommend top-ups every three to four months. Assuming you have PRP therapy every four months at a cost of £300 per session, you’ll pay £900 over the course of a year.
Hair loss can significantly impact your life. One in four women with alopecia report marital problems as a result of their hair loss, while 63% say it’s impacted their career [2]. So many people who’ve had successful PRP hair treatments would agree that they’re a worthwhile investment in their relationship and work, as well as their self-esteem.
That said, PRP therapy for hair loss is a significant financial commitment. So many people try more affordable treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride before opting for PRP treatment.
Because PRP therapy requires multiple sessions to maintain results, it’s often more cost-effective to pay for several treatments in advance.
However, your results aren’t guaranteed. To avoid paying for several treatments without being certain of their effectiveness, you could book individual sessions initially, then prebook in bulk when you know what kind of results to expect.
Review the results of three months of PRP therapy for hair loss to get an idea of the regrowth you might see.
Unless you have a biotin deficiency, there’s not much evidence that biotin injections will stimulate hair growth. So it’s probably not worth paying for this additional vitamin.
If you’re concerned about your vitamin levels and how they’re impacting your hair, it’s best to speak to a trichologist or your GP. They can arrange hair loss blood tests to determine if any nutritional inadequacies or deficiencies are affecting your hair.
Microneedling (also known as derma rolling for hair) has a growing body of evidence to support its use for hair loss [3-5]. Studies also show that microneedling alongside PRP therapy may enhance your hair regrowth results, with 80% of patients achieving good to excellent results within four sessions [6]. So it could be worth paying for microneedling in addition to PRP therapy if it’s offered.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy works by releasing growth factors that help with hair regeneration. But these growth factors don’t work continuously; in fact, they only work for up to a couple of weeks. While this can help you sustain improved hair growth for several months, you’ll eventually need to top them up to maintain your results.
There’s no standard consensus on how often you should have PRP therapy or how long it lasts. It largely depends on the extent of your hair loss and the impact of the treatment. Most patients choose to have booster treatments every three to six months.
As a result, the costs of PRP treatment for hair add up over time.
Getting PRP hair treatment in London may be more expensive than elsewhere, thanks to the high costs of staffing and increased clinician experience. (London’s Harley Street is the UK’s foremost medical hub, with a high concentration of well-qualified and experienced medical staff).
PRP therapy is often cheaper overseas — but very low prices can come at a cost. Concerns around medical tourism are rising thanks to lax regulations in certain countries [7]. So while it costs more to get PRP treatment in the UK than many other European countries, it may be considerably safer with a lower risk of PRP hair treatment side effects and complications.
Cosmetic treatments like platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair growth aren’t normally available on the NHS. So you’ll have to get private medical care to take advantage of this treatment.
If you have hair loss stemming from another health problem, an NHS GP can help you get the right treatment for your underlying condition. This may stimulate hair regrowth without the need for additional interventions.
Most medical insurance providers don’t cover cosmetic procedures like PRP hair treatment. But if you have private health insurance, check your policy to be sure.
FUT and FUE hair transplants are more expensive than PRP hair treatments. On average, a UK hair transplant costs £4,820.
But there are multiple advantages to getting a hair transplant over PRP therapy:
That said, combining these treatments can give you the best of both worlds. While this is unquestionably the most expensive option, getting PRP after a hair transplant can minimise shock hair loss, speed up hair transplant recovery, and even give you faster, healthier regrowth.
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