What is PRP Therapy?

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. It is a non-surgical hair loss treatment that uses your own blood's natural growth factors to stimulate dormant hair follicles, slow hair loss, and accelerate hair growth.

A small amount of your blood is drawn, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, then injected into the scalp where hair loss is occurring. These growth factors activate the follicles and encourage stronger, thicker hair growth.

🩸 100% natural: PRP uses only your own blood — no synthetic chemicals, no foreign substances. It is safe, well-tolerated and requires no recovery time.

How PRP Works

1

Blood Draw

A small sample of blood (30–60ml) is taken from your arm — similar to a standard blood test.

2

Centrifuge Separation

The blood is placed in a centrifuge machine which spins at high speed, separating the platelet-rich plasma from red blood cells.

3

Activation

The concentrated PRP — containing 5–10x the normal level of platelets and growth factors — is activated and prepared for injection.

4

Scalp Injection

Using fine needles, the PRP is injected into targeted areas of the scalp where hair is thinning. The process takes 20–30 minutes and is well-tolerated.

What Does PRP Treat?

  • Androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss)
  • Alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)
  • Diffuse hair thinning across the scalp
  • Post-transplant enhancement — PRP significantly improves FUE results when done alongside or after a transplant
  • Early-stage hair loss — most effective when started before significant balding

Benefits of PRP

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100% Natural
Uses only your own blood — no chemicals or foreign substances.
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No Downtime
Return to work the same day. No recovery period needed.
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Slows Hair Loss
Significantly reduces daily hair shedding within 3–4 sessions.
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Thicker, Stronger Hair
Existing hair becomes thicker and stronger with each session.
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Enhances FUE Results
Boosts graft survival and accelerates growth after hair transplant.
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Safe & Proven
Widely used in medicine for 30+ years. Excellent safety record.

How Many Sessions Do I Need?

For hair loss treatment, we typically recommend:

  • Initial course: 3 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart
  • Maintenance: 1–2 sessions per year to maintain results
  • Post-transplant: 2–3 sessions starting 1 month after FUE to maximise graft survival

Results become noticeable after 2–3 sessions, with significant improvement after the full initial course.

PRP vs GFC — What's the Difference?

FeaturePRPGFC
Growth factor concentrationStandard (5–10x)Very high (10–30x)
Preparation time20–30 min30–45 min
Results speedGoodFaster
Suitable forMild–moderate lossModerate–severe loss
Sessions needed3–4 initial3–4 initial

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PRP painful?
Most patients describe mild discomfort rather than pain. A numbing cream is applied before the injections. The procedure takes about 20–30 minutes and most patients find it very tolerable.
How soon will I see results?
Most patients notice reduced hair shedding within 4–6 weeks of the first session. Visible new hair growth typically appears after the 2nd or 3rd session (months 2–3). Maximum results are seen 6 months after completing the initial course.
Who is not suitable for PRP?
PRP may not be recommended for patients with blood disorders, platelet dysfunction, active infections on the scalp, or those on certain blood-thinning medications. A consultation with our team will determine your suitability.
Can PRP be combined with a hair transplant?
Absolutely — in fact, we strongly recommend it. PRP injected into the scalp during or 1 month after an FUE transplant significantly improves graft survival rates and can accelerate new hair growth by 2–3 months.