Platelet-rich plasma · Manchester
PRP treatment uses a concentrated preparation of platelets derived from a small sample of your own blood. This is injected into targeted areas of thinning hair, where the platelets release growth factors that may help support hair follicle activity and improve hair density and quality.
PRP suitability and assessment
PRP may be considered when pattern hair loss has been identified and there are existing, miniaturising follicles within the area of concern.
PRP is designed to support existing follicles in selected areas of thinning. Dr Jamie first identifies the pattern and cause of your hair loss, then explains whether PRP fits your wider treatment plan. Review when the loss started, its pattern and likely cause. Consider whether investigation, referral or medical management should come first.
Assess the density and calibre of hair within the area. PRP is considered for thinning regions where functioning follicles remain.
Discuss your health, medication, scalp condition and previous treatments to identify risks and whether injections are appropriate.
Your first appointment
Your 30-minute consultation takes place at the Bury clinic. Dr Jamie assesses your hair loss and discusses whether PRP, another treatment or further investigation may be more appropriate.
Explain what has changed, how it affects you and what you would like help with.
Review your health, medication, family history and any treatments tried before.
Assess the loss pattern, scalp health and whether suitable follicles remain.
Compare PRP, medical treatment and hair transplantation within one long-term hair-restoration plan. Leave with a personalised recommendation, treatment schedule, next steps and confirmed costs.
The treatment
A small blood sample is processed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma. The prepared PRP is then injected into selected areas of the scalp according to your agreed plan.
Dr Jamie reviews the agreed areas, checks for any health changes and confirms that it remains appropriate to proceed.
A small sample of blood is taken from your arm using our Regen PRP kits, in a similar way to a routine blood test.
The sample is processed in a centrifuge. The specialised separator gel separates the plasma and platelets from other blood components to prepare the PRP.
The treatment area is cleaned and local anaesthetic injections are used to reduce discomfort during scalp treatment.
PRP is then injected into the agreed areas. Before you leave, Dr Jamie will explain aftercare and the timing of your next appointment.
Choosing an approach
PRP and hair transplantation address different needs. PRP is intended to support existing hair, while transplantation moves suitable follicles into an area of loss. Dr Jamie explains how each option could fit your long-term plan.
PRP uses a preparation from your own blood and is injected into selected areas where functioning follicles remain.
FUE or FUT moves suitable follicles from a donor area into carefully planned recipient sites.
Your doctor
Dr Jamie personally assesses the pattern and likely cause of your hair loss before deciding whether PRP is a proportionate option.
He explains the limits of the available evidence, agrees the areas to treat and reviews whether the course is producing a worthwhile response.
His approach is to recommend PRP only when existing follicles remain and when treatment fits sensibly within your longer-term hair plan.
Treatment course and review
Jamie’s current course uses three sessions spaced four weeks apart. Improvement is not immediate or guaranteed, so progress is assessed over time rather than after a single appointment.
Your blood sample is processed and the prepared PRP is injected into the agreed areas. You leave with individual aftercare guidance.
Tenderness, redness, swelling or bruising can occur after injections. Contact the clinic if symptoms are severe, worsening or unexpected.
Further sessions are usually spaced four weeks apart. Treatment should be reviewed if your health, medication or scalp condition changes.
Hair changes are gradual and vary between patients. Photographs and clinical review help determine whether maintenance is worthwhile.
PRP pricing
A single PRP treatment costs £300. The initial course costs £900 for three treatments four weeks apart, with maintenance treatment at £300 every six months.
