PRP Therapy

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a non-surgical treatment for thinning hair. A small amount of your own blood is drawn, spun to concentrate the platelets, and injected into thinning areas of the scalp, where the growth factors released by platelets are thought to help weakening follicles stay in their growth phase.

It works best for early to moderate thinning, where follicles are still present. It does not create new follicles, and results vary between individuals.

How does PRP hair treatment work?

• Blood draw – a small amount of blood is taken from your arm.
• Centrifugation – the blood is spun to separate the platelet-rich plasma.
• Scalp injections – the PRP is injected into the thinning areas, usually after a numbing cream.
• Follow-up – sittings are repeated over a course, and progress is checked against photographs.

Who can benefit from PRP hair therapy?

• Men and women with early-stage thinning or pattern hair loss
• People looking for a non-surgical option, often alongside medical treatment
• Those with weakened or miniaturised hair follicles
• Patients before or after a hair transplant, if the surgeon advises it

It is not suitable for fully bald areas, scarring forms of hair loss or an active scalp infection. People with platelet or bleeding disorders, on blood thinners, or who are pregnant are assessed individually.

What results can you expect, and how many sessions?

• Shedding often slows first. Visible thickening, when it happens, usually begins around the third month, with the fuller effect at about six months.
• A typical initial course is three to four sittings, three to four weeks apart, followed by maintenance sittings every two to three months.
• Response varies: some people improve noticeably, others very little, and the benefit fades without maintenance.

Is PRP hair treatment painful?

Most people feel mild discomfort — a pricking sensation during the injections and some tenderness for a day. A numbing cream is applied first.

What are the side effects of PRP?

Side effects are usually mild and temporary: tenderness, mild swelling, pinpoint bleeding or bruising at the injection sites, and occasionally a headache. Because PRP is prepared from your own blood, allergic reactions are very unlikely. Infection is rare.

Can PRP therapy stop baldness?

No treatment reliably stops pattern hair loss. PRP may slow shedding and improve the thickness of existing hair, and it works best in the early stages, usually combined with medical treatment your doctor may advise.

Is PRP useful after a hair transplant?

PRP is sometimes used around a hair transplant to support healing and early growth. Some studies suggest a benefit but the evidence is mixed, so it is offered as an optional addition rather than a requirement.