Hair Loss

PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is the collection of blood (approximately 8-16ml), the blood is then spun at a high speed to separate it into its components. The components are red and white blood cells, platelets and plasma.

The platelets and plasma are then extracted from the blood and then re-injected into the skin to stimulate follicle growth.

The solution injected into the skin is 100% your own blood by-product.

PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is the collection of blood (approximately 8-16ml), the blood is then spun at a high speed to separate it into its components. The components are red and white blood cells, platelets and plasma.

The platelets and plasma are then extracted from the blood and then re-injected into the skin to stimulate new collagen production.

The solution injected into the skin is 100% your own blood by-product.

Specifically for the scalp, PRP is utilised using the following methods.

• Micro- Injection technique: This involves placing small droplets of PRP in the skin using a microfine needle. This is good for those who are wanting benefit of PRP without micro needling.
• Micro-needling: Used in combination with the SkinPen device for tiny droplets injected into the skin for maximum effectiveness.

1. Consultation: We will discuss your main areas of concern, carry out a detailed medical history and take some photographs. For more information regarding consultations click here.
2. Cleanse: We will cleanse your scalp with a simple cleanser to remove any bacteria. We recommend you wash your hair the morning of treatment.
3. Take Blood: A small vial of blood is taken from your non-dominant arm and centrifuged for 15 minutes. Once the blood is separated we will collect the PRP for use.
4. Sterilise the skin: A antibacterial clean of the skin to remove any bacteria.
5. Application of the PRP to scalp: With a combination of derma-roller and micro-injections.
6. Clean: a gentle clean with glycerine and cottonwool,
7. Aftercare: See below.

• scars
• hair loss
• hair thinning

• Stimulated hair follicles
• More youthful appearance
• 100% natural product

• Pain
• Bruising
• swelling
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Short lasting pinkness or redness
• Allergy
• Temporary blood sugar decrease

Uncommon risks

• Injury to a nerve or muscle
• Nausea
• Dizziness/ fainting

The scalp has very few nerve endings. so although the treatment maybe a little bit prickly, the gas is generally bearable. In areas of hair loss, there is the availability of topical anaesthetic if needed.

Don’t use skin products! For the first 24 hours after treatment, it is very important to only wash your face with tepid tap water and only use the aftercare products provided to you.
Don’t touch! Make sure that when cleaning skin your hands are clean to prevent any risk of infection. Don’t massage the treated areas as it can distribute the product unevenly
Avoid the Sun! Use a good sunscreen with a minimum of SPF30 for two weeks after treatment.

Arnica! Arnica is a natural product that can be used to reduce bruising and swelling. This can be bought online here.

Generally, you can expect to see hair re-growth for 12 months or more.

There will not be an immediate result, however, with initial therapy of 3-4 treatments in the first 4-6 weeks, your would start to see results in roughly 3 months.

We advise initially three treatments in a 4-6 week period. With maintenance treatments every 4 – 6 months.

You should not have PRP if you have any of the following concerns:

• Skin diseases: Skin cancer, Porphyria, dermatological conditions affecting the facial skin
• Blood disorders: platelet abnormalities, anticoagulation therapy (eg warfarin)
• Undergoing chemotherapy.

You should make us aware if any of the following apply to you:

• Platelet dysfunction syndrome
• Haemodynamic instability
• Critical thrombocytopenia
• Hypofibrinogenaemia
• Sepsis
• Haemodynamic Instability
• Chronic Liver Disease
• Hepatitis
• Acute or Chronic diseases

Also, let us know if you have taken any of the following in the 14 days prior to treatment as they can cause a blood-thinning effect:

• Vitamin E
• Fish oil supplements