Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is increasingly popular among those looking for fuller hair and straighter hairlines. Hair transplant surgeons routinely recommending PRP treatment for hair loss patients have doubled over a ten-year window — from 24% in 2012 to 48% in 2021 [1-2].
With dozens of quality hair loss clinics on Harley Street and across the city, London is one of the best clinic locations for PRP hair treatment. So if you’re considering PRP therapy to tackle your hair loss, there’s no better place to find an exceptional clinic for PRP hair treatment than London. In this article, you’ll discover:
When selecting your London PRP hair clinic, there are three major factors to consider: success rates, costs, and safety. Let’s take a look at each of these in more detail below.
Ask your clinic for its patient satisfaction data and PRP hair treatment success rates. A recent study found that, on average, patients with male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss rated their PRP therapy satisfaction 7.29 on a scale of 1-10 [3].
While you probably won’t be able to directly compare their results with this data, good clinics will follow up with their patients to ask about their experience and check they’re satisfied with their results. So don’t be afraid to quiz your shortlisted clinics on their success rates for PRP.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a mid-range hair loss treatment, with prices ranging from £175 to £850 per session. Typical costs are higher than topical or oral treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, but lower than surgical hair restoration.
That said, the results of PRP therapy are temporary. You’ll need continual top-up treatments to sustain your hair regrowth, so the costs will add up after a while. Read about PRP hair treatment costs for more information.
At the Wimpole Clinic, PRP hair loss therapy prices start at £295 per session.
While PRP therapy is a less invasive procedure than a hair transplant like FUE or FUT, it still carries certain risks. And with the rise of cosmetic clinics that operate out of non-surgical environments, you need to take safety seriously. PRP treatments should always be carried out by or under the direction of a doctor, surgeon, or qualified medical professional.
For this reason, it’s important to ask the following questions before choosing your London PRP hair clinic:
Make sure you’re satisfied that your PRP treatment will take place in a clean, safe environment when choosing a clinic. The Wimpole Clinic is a hair loss clinic registered with the Care Quality Commission, with a patient-care-centred approach and an excellent safety record.
“I got PRP for hair growth with Marie for the second time. I am usually very scared by needles but with Marie things are different and I think I have started to overcome my fear with her taking care of me. She is extremely nice, fun and professional at the same time. I would not do PRP anywhere else now.”
— Wimpole Clinic PRP for hair loss patient
The price of PRP hair therapy varies from clinic to clinic, and you may pay more in London where staffing costs are higher than elsewhere in the UK. At the Wimpole Clinic on Harley Street, London, PRP therapy prices start at £295 per treatment, though other clinics charge as much as £850 per session.
You may be able to get a cheaper rate per session if you commit to several procedures in advance. This is more cost-effective, and can help you retain hair growth for months to come.
Some PRP clinics offer platelet-rich plasma injections with added nutritive components like biotin, which is more expensive. However, there’s currently no evidence that injecting biotin into your scalp will improve hair count or regrowth in the absence of a biotin deficiency. So bear this in mind when choosing your hair growth treatment.
There are several reasons to consider getting PRP hair treatment, including:
While PRP therapy offers plenty of benefits for hair, there are a couple of downsides to consider.
Firstly, regrowth is temporary. If you stop getting PRP treatments, it’s likely your hair loss will continue. Replacing this with another treatment like a combination of Minoxidil and Finasteride may help you retain some regrowth.
It’s also expensive to sustain your results. At £300-£400 per session on average, PRP therapy can be very expensive in the long run. After just a few sessions, you could end up paying more than it costs to get a hair transplant.
Although the risks of PRP therapy are minimal in London-based clinics, it’s important to note the possibility of complications, as with any medical procedure. Risks include:
Any side effects are usually minor and clear up by themselves. But if you’re concerned, speak to your London PRP hair clinic for advice.
These images show the results of using PRP therapy for male pattern baldness. These patients have seen substantial increases in hair density across the scalp:
So it’s clear that PRP therapy does offer substantial hair regrowth, albeit at a cost and without offering permanent results.
PRP therapy for hair loss can be very effective. But how do the results measure up against hair transplants?
While PRP therapy is less expensive (at least initially), hair transplants offer longer-lasting regrowth. If money’s no object, you can even get PRP after a hair transplant to improve your results [6-7]. Research shows PRP treatments can give you faster hair growth, speed up healing, and even reduce post-transplant shedding.
The Wimpole Clinic offers both platelet-rich plasma therapy and hair transplantation services at our Harley Street surgery, as well as other locations around the UK. So if you’re considering PRP hair treatment in London with or without FUE/FUT, book a consultation with our hair loss specialists to discuss your options.
Trusted by famous hair transplant patients including Rob Holding and Ben Stokes, the Wimpole Clinic has been named Hair Transplant Clinic of the Year four years in a row. So for the best PRP hair treatment in London, get in touch with our experienced team of hair doctors.
Read these FAQs to learn more about getting platelet-rich plasma therapy for your hair in London.
Yes, PRP therapy can regrow hair in many cases. Like most non-surgical treatments, it’s more effective when used in the early stages of hair loss. It’s best to check you’re a suitable candidate by discussing your hair loss with a trichologist or dermatologist.
Hair loss is a serious issue that can affect your self-esteem. So for many people, investing in PRP therapy is worth it to rebuild their confidence.
However, as with any big financial decision, you’ll need to judge for yourself if PRP therapy is financially worthwhile. Trying less expensive treatments like Minoxidil is a good first step if you’re concerned about costs.
Hair shedding is an unfortunate but temporary side effect of most hair loss treatments. It happens because the treatment accelerates your hair follicles into the growth phase of the hair growth cycle via the shedding phase. For a short time, this makes more of your hair fall out at once.
However, once any temporary hair shedding has stopped, you’ll see a significant decrease in hair fall and an increase in regrowth.
Getting PRP therapy for your hair once a year probably isn’t enough to sustain your results. Studies suggest PRP top-ups are required at least once every six months [5]. For best results, most clinics recommend three to four initial PRP treatments every four to six weeks, then maintenance treatments every six months.
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