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By Morten Andersen, Co-founder  ·  leads clinic vetting & editorial standards  ·  Independent & not affiliated  ·  Last updated June 2026

Hair Restoration · Medical care

PRP Hair Restoration

Platelet rich plasma drawn from your own blood, concentrated and injected into the scalp to support thinning hair. It is a measured, evidence led option, best understood as a programme rather than a quick fix.

03Treatment guide
The treatment

What it actually is

PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. A practitioner takes a small sample of your blood, spins it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, then injects that plasma into the scalp where hair is thinning. The idea is to support the existing follicles and encourage thicker, healthier growth.

The evidence is promising rather than guaranteed, and results vary considerably between individuals. PRP tends to help early thinning more than advanced hair loss, and it works best as part of a wider plan that a clinician maps out, sometimes alongside prescribed topicals. It is not a transplant and it cannot regrow hair from a follicle that is already gone.

Who it suits

This may suit you if

  • You have early or moderate thinning rather than complete loss
  • You prefer an approach that uses your own blood with no foreign material
  • You are willing to commit to a course and ongoing maintenance
  • You want to support hair without surgery
Who it is not for

It is probably not for you if

  • You expect a single session to restore lost hair
  • You have advanced baldness where follicles are no longer active
  • You have a bleeding disorder, certain blood conditions or active scalp infection
  • You are not able to keep up regular maintenance visits
Session cadence
A typical starting course is 3 to 4 sessions spaced about a month apart, followed by maintenance every 4 to 6 months. Improvement, when it comes, builds gradually over several months rather than appearing quickly.
Indicative price
Roughly 250 to 700 GBP per session in the UK and 400 to 1,500 USD per session in the US, with package pricing common for an initial course. Prices are indicative and vary by clinic and protocol.
Real risks
Most people have mild tenderness, swelling or pinpoint bruising at the injection sites that settles within a day or two. Headache and temporary scalp sensitivity can occur. Because the plasma is your own, allergic reaction is unlikely, though infection is always a small risk with any injection.
Downtime
Minimal. Most people return to normal activities the same day. Clinics often advise avoiding vigorous exercise, alcohol and hair products for a short window afterwards.
Good to know · Be wary of any clinic that promises a guaranteed regrowth result. Honest practitioners frame PRP as supportive, set realistic expectations and review whether it is helping before you keep investing.
Medical disclaimer

This is a medical aesthetic treatment. The information here is general and is not medical advice. Outcomes vary from person to person, results are never guaranteed, and every treatment carries some risk. A qualified practitioner should assess your suitability in person and explain the risks before you proceed. Prices shown are indicative ranges only.

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