PRP Scalp Treatment

What PRP for hair is

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is your own blood, processed. A small venous sample is drawn at the start of the appointment and spun in a closed-system centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma layer — concentrated platelets in plasma, rich in growth factors. That preparation is then injected into the affected zones of the scalp using fine needles, supporting the follicular environment.

PRP is one of the most established regenerative options for early-to-moderate androgenetic (genetic) hair thinning. It works by improving the local environment for existing follicles rather than by creating new ones — which is why it works better when there are still meaningful numbers of follicles to support, and less well in advanced baldness.

Who suits this treatment

PRP suits adults with:

• Early-to-moderate genetic thinning patterns (Norwood I–IV in men, Ludwig I–II in women)
• Post-pregnancy or post-illness telogen shedding
• Diffuse thinning where follicle density is reduced but not absent
• Maintenance after a hair transplant
• Willingness to commit to a 3–6 session course and maintenance

It is not appropriate in advanced baldness (consider transplant), in active scalp inflammation or infection, in pregnancy or breastfeeding, in bleeding/clotting disorders, or where reversible causes haven't been excluded.

Investigate first, inject second

Hair thinning is often multi-factorial. Iron deficiency, untreated thyroid disease, vitamin D deficiency, perimenopausal hormonal change, severe stress and certain medications can all contribute or dominate. We will recommend bloodwork at consultation where the pattern suggests it — sometimes addressing a reversible cause is the answer, and we would rather find that out before charging you for a course of PRP that won't fix the underlying problem.

What happens on the day

The session is around an hour:

1. Blood draw — a single venous sample, like a routine blood test.
2. Centrifuge — the sample is processed in a sterile closed-system kit while topical anaesthetic numbs the scalp.
3. Injection — the PRP is injected into the affected zones using fine needles, with the option of microneedling delivery in selected cases.
4. Aftercare — written advice, no hair washing for 6–12 hours, no intense exercise for 24 hours.

Course structure and timeline

The standard plan is 3–6 monthly sessions, with maintenance every 4–6 months thereafter. Reduced shedding is usually the first noticeable change at 4–8 weeks; visible density improvement typically arrives at months 4–6 and continues to mature.

PRP works better alongside medical management. We are honest about this. Topical minoxidil and (where appropriate) oral finasteride for men have the strongest evidence base for androgenetic alopecia; PRP adds meaningfully to their effect rather than replacing them. We will discuss medical management openly at consultation and prescribe or refer within scope.

Honest expectations

Hair regeneration is a long game. PRP is one of the most established options within it, but it is not magic — and it works much better when paired with the medical foundation that has the strongest evidence. Expect a course, expect maintenance, expect the meaningful change at month four to six, and expect to keep going if you want to keep the result.