PRP Hair Treatment in London

5 MIN READ - November 6, 2024
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If you have been noticing fine strands of hair clogging your drain or collecting on your hairbrush lately and want to take action against hair loss, then PRP hair treatment in London could be right for you. 

As the top private health clinic serving London and surrounding areas, Medstar Hair Transplant Clinic offers PRP injections as a solution for treating hair loss or thinning hair in both men and women.

Join us in this blog to learn more about PRP hair treatment, how PRP hair treatment works, its potential benefits, and what to expect from treatment sessions at Medstar Best Hair Transplant Clinic in London. Let’s start to discover all information about hair transplant you may need for PRP hair treatment!

What is PRP Hair Treatment?

Before diving into the specifics of treatments offered at Medstar Clinic, it is helpful to understand what recent studies say about the efficacy of PRP injections for hair loss. Platelet-rich plasma gained attention for its use in regenerative medicine applications like wound healing and tissue injury recovery. 

Researchers began exploring PRP's possible use in hair growth, given that platelets release growth factors that support cell proliferation. Early clinical trials found PRP applications led to an increase in hair density and thickness after only a few months. 

A seminal 2015 study from doctors in Italy administered PRP or a placebo to halves of patients' scalps over several treatments. Computerised analysis at six months revealed the PRP-treated sides averaged 33.6 additional hairs and a 45.9 hairs/cm2 increase in total density. No major side effects occurred.

These encouraging preliminary results indicate PRP's potential as a treatment option worth considering. At Medstar Clinicour doctors stay up-to-date on the latest clinical evidence to properly assess each patient’s candidacy and expected outcomes from PRP therapy.

How Does PRP Hair Treatment Work?

The process of PRP hair treatment at Medstar Clinic is relatively simple and performed in an outpatient setting. Here are the basic steps:

  • A small sample of blood is drawn from the patient and placed into a special centrifugation device. This device isolates and spins the platelets from the remaining blood components.

  • The enriched platelet fraction is extracted, leaving behind a platelet-rich gel known as pure PRP. This concentrated solution contains about 5 times the normal amount of platelets found in whole blood.

  • Using a very fine needle, the pure PRP gel is injected into hair thinning areas on the scalp in a grid-like pattern. Micro-injections target hair follicles about 1 cm apart.

  • The growth factors in PRP stimulate dormant follicles, encouraging angiogenesis around hair bulbs. New blood vessels nourish follicles, promoting hair matrix cell proliferation and new hair growth.

  • Within 3-4 months, patients start noticing new, thicker hair emerging along the hairline or crown. Full results are visible after 6–9 months with several PRP treatments spaced 2-4 weeks apart.

What are the Benefits of PRP Hair Treatment?

Medstar Clinic finds that PRP therapy offers several key advantages for treating hair loss:

  • Natural, non-surgical process using the body's own healing factors

  • Stimulates existing hair follicles rather than dependence on hair transplants

  • New hair looks completely natural since it grows from existing follicles

  • Long-lasting results that can last 1-3 years between PRP hair treatments

  • Minimal side effects or complications since it relies on natural platelet content

  • Increases hair thickness over time with repeated treatments

  • Can be used alone or combined with medications or transplants for best results

  • Relatively quick office-based procedure with little downtime

By using the patient's own blood components, PRP treatment poses very little risk of allergic reaction or disease transmission. With its ability to naturally encourage new hair growth, PRP offers an effective alternative for patients who do not desire or qualify for surgical hair restoration options.

How Many PRP Sessions are Needed for Optimal Results?

For the majority of patients at Medstar Clinic seeking treatment for mild to moderate hair loss, 3 PRP sessions at 4-week intervals have been shown to produce the best outcomes. Each treatment further enriches the hair follicles with growth-promoting compounds.

Some patients may only require 2 initial sessions if hair loss is fairly minimal. However, for full coverage of thinning areas, three core PRP treatments are usually recommended for density and longevity of results. Patients should book all 3 appointments for the core treatment series at their initial Medstar Clinic consultation.

Even after the core series, patients may choose to continue annual PRP "maintenance" injections to sustain hair count and thickness over time. The goal of PRP therapy is not just new growth but long-term hair maintenance comparable to naturally thick hair for years.

If you want to experience natural-looking PRP Before and After Results in London, Medstar Hair Transplant Clinic is here for you with expert doctors. Book an appointment whether via our website or the Medstar app online today. You can download the Medstar app on the Google Play Store and App Store.

Best Private Health Clinic for PRP Hair Treatment

As one of London's leading private health clinics for hair treatments, Medstar Clinic has provided top-quality PRP therapy for hair loss to thousands of patients. With experience administering platelet-rich plasma therapy, Medstar Best Hair Transplantation Service Clinic in London physicians have refined their PRP technique for consistently achieving natural-looking, long-lasting hair regrowth.

Medstar Clinic exclusively uses the latest generation of leukocyte-rich PRP kits for maximum growth factor concentration per injection and sterile micro-needling equipment to precisely target follicular units. Our physicians are extensively trained in medical procedures to identify hair loss causes and customise PRP treatment plans for each patient.

Patients benefit from Medstar Clinic's knowledgeable, professional staff and state-of-the-art clinic facilities in a comfortable, private setting. The clinic's convenient London locations and appointment hours make PRP treatment highly accessible. Patients are invited to book an initial consultation online to determine if they are a good PRP candidate.

During the assessment, a physician will discuss individual hair loss concerns and goals, examine the scalp under microscopy, and answer any questions. There are no invasive tests or downtime with PRP therapy. If appropriate, patients can schedule their core 3-session PRP treatment plan and start seeing results in just a few short months.

PRP therapy with Medstar Clinic offers a natural, minimally invasive solution for treating hair thinning and loss with long-lasting effects. By harnessing the body's own healing factors through platelet-rich plasma injections, patients can stimulate dormant follicles and regrow thick, healthy hair along the hairline and crown. 

With Medstar Clinic's renowned expertise, PRP delivers consistently satisfactory results for restoring confidence through a full head of hair. Make an appointment online or contact us today to find out if you are a candidate for this popular hair restoration technique!

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* Please note that the content of this blog has been reviewed by healthcare professionals, the views expressed herein are solely those of the author and should not be construed as expert advice. We value the input of our readers and encourage thoughtful engagement with the content provided. If you are willing to use this information stated here please advise with healthcare professionals.

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