Hair
Hair PRP
Platelet-rich plasma prepared from your own blood sample and introduced to the scalp, as part of a wider plan.
Overview
Why this treatment
Hair PRP involves taking a small blood sample, processing it to concentrate the platelet-rich portion, and introducing that preparation into the scalp. It is offered as part of a broader plan following assessment, and works best when any underlying contributors to hair concerns are also being addressed.
Assessment matters particularly here
Hair and scalp concerns frequently have contributors that no in-clinic treatment can address on its own — nutritional deficiencies, thyroid and hormonal factors, medication effects, recent illness, and genetic patterns among them.
For this reason consultation for hair concerns is thorough, and we may ask you to see a physician for blood work before or alongside starting treatment here. We would rather do that than treat the visible concern while something underlying continues unaddressed.
The procedure
A small blood sample is drawn and processed in-clinic to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich portion. That preparation is then introduced into the scalp across the area being treated. The whole process takes place within a single appointment.
Timeframes and realistic expectations
Hair responds slowly by its nature. Any change takes time to become visible, which is why treatment is planned as a course with intervals, and why we schedule review points rather than assessing results immediately after a session. We will not put a figure on what to expect, because responses vary genuinely and substantially between individuals.
Before and after
Attend with clean hair and scalp, free of styling products. Tell us about all medications, particularly blood thinners. Stay well hydrated and do not attend on an empty stomach, since a blood sample is being taken. Afterwards, follow the guidance on when to wash your hair, avoid strenuous exercise and heat initially, and avoid harsh chemical processing of the hair for the advised period.
Benefits
What this may help with
Uses a preparation derived from your own blood sample
Performed in-clinic within a single appointment
Planned as a structured course with intervals between sessions
Assessed alongside possible underlying contributors
Review points built into the treatment plan
Can be discussed alongside general scalp and hair care guidance
Suitability
Who may consider it
May be considered by people with hair thinning or scalp concerns, following assessment. Because hair concerns can have medical, hormonal or nutritional contributors, we may recommend medical assessment or blood work before or alongside treatment. It may not be appropriate with certain blood or clotting conditions, active scalp infection or inflammation, during pregnancy, or while taking particular medications. Full disclosure of medical history is important here.
The session
The experience
A small blood sample is taken, as it would be for any routine blood test. The sample is processed in-clinic. The scalp is cleansed, and a topical numbing preparation may be applied. The preparation is then introduced to the scalp across the treatment area. Most people describe brief pinching or pressure sensations. Some tenderness, mild swelling or redness of the scalp afterwards is common and typically settles. You will be advised on when to wash your hair and which activities to defer.
Questions
Anything not covered here, we will walk through during your consultation.
Your consultation is a conversation and an assessment. We ask about your concern and its history, your medical background, medications you take, previous treatments, allergies, and what outcome you have in mind. We then examine the area and discuss which approaches may or may not be suitable.
You will get a clear explanation of what any recommended treatment involves, roughly how many sessions may be appropriate, what preparation and aftercare are required, and what the treatment can and cannot address. There is no obligation to proceed, and you are welcome to go away and think about it.
This genuinely cannot be answered without assessment — and we would be cautious of anyone who tells you otherwise online. The same visible concern can have quite different underlying causes from one person to the next, and a treatment that suits one skin type may be unsuitable for another.
What determines the recommendation is your skin type and sensitivity, the nature and duration of your concern, your medical history and current medications, your previous response to treatments, and what downtime you can accommodate. All of that is what consultation is for.
Preparation varies by treatment and you will be given specific instructions beforehand. Some guidance applies broadly: avoid significant sun exposure in the period before treatment; tell us about all medications and supplements; mention any retinoids, acids or prescription topicals, as some need pausing; disclose any history of cold sores; and let us know about recent waxing, threading or treatments elsewhere.
Attend with clean skin, free of makeup in the area being treated, unless told otherwise.
This varies genuinely between individuals and we will not quote a number before assessing you. It depends on the treatment, the nature and duration of your concern, your skin or hair type, and how you respond as a course progresses.
What we will do is give you a realistic indication at consultation, build review points into your plan, and adjust based on what we actually observe rather than adhering to a number decided at the start.
This is specific to each treatment and you will receive written aftercare guidance covering what was done that day. Broadly, some redness or warmth in the treated area is common after many treatments and typically settles. Some treatments involve a period of dryness or light flaking.
Sun protection features in nearly all aftercare. You will also be told what sensations are expected versus what warrants contacting us — and if anything falls outside what was described, please do get in touch rather than waiting for your next appointment.
Sensation varies by treatment and between individuals, and we describe what to expect honestly before you begin rather than minimising it. Many treatments are described as comfortable or mildly uncomfortable rather than painful. Where appropriate, a topical numbing preparation may be used and given time to take effect.
Comfort is checked throughout any session and you can ask to pause at any point.
Many are, but skin tone genuinely affects treatment selection, settings and protocols — particularly around the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. This is assessed individually rather than assumed.
Our general approach for deeper skin tones is conservative: often beginning at a lower intensity and adjusting based on observed response rather than starting aggressively. Where a particular treatment carries a higher risk for your skin, we will tell you and discuss alternatives.
Many aesthetic treatments are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and some are specifically contraindicated. Please tell us if you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding — before booking where possible, and certainly at consultation.
We will discuss what is and is not appropriate, and in many cases the honest recommendation will be to defer treatment until later. Where a service may be possible, we may ask for clearance from your doctor first.