Doctor-led injectable treatment
Platelet-rich plasma uses a prepared portion of your own blood. It may be considered for selected types of hair thinning or as part of a plan to improve facial skin quality.
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PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. A small blood sample is taken from your arm and spun in a centrifuge to separate a platelet-rich portion. The prepared plasma is then placed into the treatment area by small injections.
Platelets contain signalling proteins involved in the body's repair processes. PRP aims to use this response in the scalp or skin. It uses your own blood, but this does not mean every person will respond in the same way.
1. Consultation and suitability check
2. Blood sample and preparation
3. Small injections into the planned area
4. Aftercare and review plan
Course: Several appointments are usually discussed. The number, interval and price are confirmed for your individual plan.
01 / Treatment goals
Hair and skin treatments have different aims. We assess the concern first and explain what level of change is realistic.
PRP may be considered for some people with pattern hair thinning. The aim is to support existing follicles and potentially improve hair density. It cannot create follicles in an area where they are no longer present.
Assessment first: Sudden, patchy or rapidly progressing hair loss needs diagnosis. Blood tests or a GP review may be recommended at additional cost.
Explore hair thinning →PRP may be discussed for mild changes in texture, radiance and fine lines. It may be injected or used alongside a planned microneedling procedure, depending on the protocol.
Expectation: Evidence for facial skin benefits is mixed and protocols differ. This is a gradual skin treatment, not a replacement for filler or a lifting procedure.
Explore skin quality →Under-eye skin: PRP may be discussed for selected fine-texture concerns, but dark circles and eye bags have several causes. Dr Yash will assess whether PRP is appropriate or another option is more likely to help. Explore under-eye concerns →
02 / Consultation & course
We review your health, medicines, relevant blood results, the treatment area and what you hope to achieve before proposing PRP.
An initial course of around three sessions, often about a month apart, is a common starting point for scalp PRP. Reviews and possible maintenance depend on your response and ongoing hair loss.
When to review: Hair growth changes take months. Photographs and follow-up assessment help judge whether treatment is worthwhile.
A short course may be advised for facial skin, but there is no single schedule that suits everyone. The plan depends on whether PRP is injected or combined with another procedure.
Results: Any visible change tends to be subtle and gradual. A specific result or duration cannot be guaranteed.
For hair thinning: If symptoms or examination suggest an underlying cause, Dr Yash may recommend blood tests and/or a GP consultation before treatment. These are charged separately if required and will be explained in advance.
03 / Treatment & recovery
We explain the exact technique, risks and aftercare before you decide to proceed.
You will feel the blood draw and a series of small injections. Scalp injections can be uncomfortable. We will discuss suitable comfort measures for the planned area.
Pinpoint bleeding, tenderness, redness and mild swelling may occur. A temporary headache is possible after scalp treatment; facial injections may cause visible small bumps.
Most people can return to usual activities relatively soon, although bruising or swelling can last several days. Timing varies, especially if PRP is combined with microneedling.
We review bleeding or platelet disorders, medicines, infection and other relevant conditions. Do not stop prescribed blood-thinning medicines without advice from your prescriber. Infection and other injection-related complications, though uncommon, remain possible.
Helpful answers
No. PRP uses injections into the scalp and does not move follicles or restore hair to a completely bald area. It may be considered when viable follicles remain.
No. The cause matters. Pattern thinning may be considered, while sudden or patchy loss, scalp inflammation or shedding linked to illness or deficiency needs assessment and may require a different treatment.
For hair: changes are gradual. We usually assess progress around three to six months after starting a course, using photographs where helpful. For facial skin: subtle changes in texture may become noticeable over several weeks after treatment. The timing and degree of improvement vary from person to person.
Using your own blood reduces certain compatibility concerns, but blood sampling and injections can still cause discomfort, bruising, swelling, infection or other complications. Suitability and sterile technique remain important.
For selected facial skin concerns, it may be included in a microneedling plan. We will explain the reason for combining treatments, the method used and how this changes recovery and cost.
Not everyone does. If your history suggests a medical reason for shedding, tests or a GP consultation may be recommended before proceeding; these are an additional cost.
Start with an assessment
Dr Yash will assess the cause of your concern, discuss the evidence and explain your options, likely course, costs and recovery.
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