Concierge regenerative medicine · UK
PRP injections - a plain-English map of where it earns a place.
A high-level orientation to platelet-rich plasma - what it is, how it is prepared, and the specialties that use it, from musculoskeletal medicine to hair restoration and dentistry. If you want the detail for one specific use, we point you to the dedicated page.
Why patients choose us
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The right specialist for the right problem
Sport-and-exercise medicine for tendons, trichology or dermatology for hair, periodontist for gums, laryngologist for voice. Not one clinic for everything.
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Honest evidence grading
We tell you where PRP is well supported (chronic tennis elbow, androgenetic alopecia), where it is emerging (voice, anosmia), and where it is optimistic (chronic knee ligament laxity, wrinkles as a stand-alone).
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Independent, and free
We hold no clinic contracts. If PRP is not the right answer - and often it is not - we say so. It costs you nothing to ask.
Indicative pricing
What private PRP injections costs in the UK.
A cross-specialty snapshot of PRP pricing. Detailed ranges live on the dedicated pages for each use.
In short
PRP in our UK network typically costs £350–£3,600 per session, depending on specialty and preparation.
| Option | Indicative range | Typical duration | Follow-up |
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| MSK - single-site PRP with ultrasound | £650–£1,600 | 45 min | 4-week review |
| Hair - scalp PRP session | £350–£900 | 45 min | Monthly early on |
| Aesthetic - face PRP (single session) | £350–£850 | 45–60 min | Repeat at 4–6 weeks |
| Dental - PRP/PRF adjunct at surgery | £200–£600 | Same visit | Same session |
| ENT - vocal fold PRP (office) | £1,800–£3,600 | 30–45 min | 4-week stroboscopy |
| ENT - olfactory cleft PRP | £950–£1,800 | 30 min | 4–8 week review |
| Course pricing - typically 3 sessions | £1,000–£4,800 | Over 3–6 months | Reviewed each visit |
Prices vary by clinic, by consultant seniority and by whether combined visits or extra work-up is needed. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
PRP is a preparation, not a diagnosis.
The same syringe of concentrated platelets is used for wildly different problems. Whether it is worth it depends on which problem you have - and on the clinician holding the needle.
Different pathology, different evidence
PRP for tennis elbow, hair loss and gum grafting all use platelets - but the evidence base and expected benefit are not the same. Grade the evidence per indication.
Preparation matters
Not all PRP is equal. Kit choice, centrifuge protocol, platelet concentration and leucocyte content all change the biology. Ask what your clinic uses.
Doctor > device
A CE-marked kit with the wrong clinician is worse than a modest kit with the right one. Diagnosis, patient selection and technique dominate outcome.
The journey
From enquiry to recovery - what happens, in order.
One team from first message through the last follow-up.
Phase 1 · Before
Assessment and planning
Phase 2 · On the day
Treatment
Phase 3 · After
Follow-up
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Before
You tell us the problem
A short, confidential form. Which body area, how long, what has been tried, and what outcome you are hoping for.
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Before
We route to the right specialist
Tendon to sport medicine; hair to trichology; skin to dermatology; gums to periodontics; voice to laryngology.
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Before
Specialist assessment
The right clinician diagnoses the problem, discusses PRP alongside alternatives, and quotes a firm price.
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On the day
Blood draw and preparation
A single 20–60 ml sample from the arm, spun in a closed-system kit. PRP is prepared in the same room in 10–15 minutes.
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On the day
Guided injection
Delivered under ultrasound (MSK), scalp mapping (hair), needle-and-cannula (aesthetics), oral micro-technique (dental) or endoscopy (ENT).
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After
Programme built around it
Rehab, topical minoxidil, skincare, oral hygiene, or voice therapy - the injection is one input to a broader plan.
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After
Review at 4–8 weeks
Face-to-face review with objective measures where possible. Repeat sessions are protocol-driven, not open-ended.
Typical end-to-end: 1–2 weeks from enquiry to first session. Full response: 3–6 months.
When it helps
When PRP is a reasonable option.
The broad clinical situations where PRP is worth discussing - plus the red flag that means specialist review before any injection.
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Musculoskeletal
Tennis elbow, patellar and Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciopathy and selected knee osteoarthritis.
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Hair restoration
Androgenetic alopecia in men and women, and telogen effluvium in selected cases.
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Aesthetic skin
Fine lines, dermal quality and acne scarring - usually alongside microneedling, not stand-alone.
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Dental and oral
PRP and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) as adjuncts in extractions, sinus lifts, bone grafting and implant placement.
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Laryngology
Vocal fold atrophy, superficial scar and post-radiation stiffness - a small but growing use.
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Rhinology and olfaction
Olfactory cleft PRP for post-viral anosmia is an emerging use in selected clinics.
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Ophthalmology
PRP eye drops (autologous serum-family products) for severe dry eye and neurotrophic ulcers.
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Red flag: red, hot, spreading joint or sudden weakness
Suggests infection or rupture. Same-day A&E or specialist review - not a PRP booking.
Where PRP is used
The specialties that use PRP - and the ones that do not.
A neutral tour of PRP across medicine, with an honest evidence grade for each. For deep detail on any single use, we point you to the dedicated page.
Leucocyte-poor PRP
Filtered for intra-articular use. Reduces post-injection flare, preferred for many knee osteoarthritis protocols.
Leucocyte-rich PRP
Higher white-cell content, favoured for many tendinopathy protocols where an inflammatory trigger helps healing.
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)
A more advanced preparation that clots into a fibrin scaffold - used mainly in oral surgery and periodontics.
Autologous whole blood (ABI)
Simpler, cheaper, older evidence base - still used in tennis elbow.
Autologous serum eye drops
A different member of the same biological family - used in severe dry eye and corneal healing.
Microneedling + PRP
A common aesthetic combination - most of the perceived benefit comes from the microneedling, PRP amplifies it modestly.
Prolotherapy
Dextrose-based sclerosing injection - an alternative regenerative option, cheaper and older.
Stem cell / BMAC / adipose products
A different category - more invasive, more expensive, and much more variable evidence. Not the same as PRP.
Our vetted UK network
A small panel of specialists across disciplines, we picked them.
Consultant sport-and-exercise physicians, trichologists, aesthetic dermatologists, periodontists and laryngologists across London and the major UK cities - each vetted for their own domain.
Selection criteria
How we choose every clinician in our network.
Consultant-level clinician for the specific indication (MSK, hair, aesthetic, dental, ENT)
CE-marked closed-system PRP kits with documented platelet concentration
Guided technique - ultrasound, scalp mapping, endoscopy or micro-technique - never blind for deep sites
Objective outcome measurement and honest expectation setting at every visit
Safety and recovery
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Local soreness for 24–72 hours
Common across all indications. Paracetamol only for two weeks - no NSAIDs.
Bruising and swelling
Minor in most, marked in some - settles within a week.
Infection is very rare
Sterile technique with a closed-system kit brings the risk well under 1 in 500. Any spreading redness, fever or worsening pain needs same-day review.
Vasovagal at the blood draw
A few patients feel faint at venesection. We lie you flat and it passes.
No NSAIDs and no cortisone in the window
For two weeks either side. Both blunt the platelet response the treatment relies on.
Not for active malignancy or systemic infection
Or thrombocytopenia, or on anticoagulation that cannot be paused. We check every time.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Elective PRP is usually deferred. Emergency indications are individual decisions.
Non-responder rate
Even in the best indications, roughly one in three patients does not respond. We measure objectively and stop when it does not work.
It is expensive
PRP is rarely covered by insurance. Do the maths before starting a course - and get a firm quote up front.
Reading your PRP record
Your PRP session record in four parts. Read the last one first.
Whichever specialty gave it to you, the record follows a similar shape - preparation, technique, adjuncts and next step.
A quiet reminder
PRP without a written plan for what happens next is a bill, not a treatment.
If you would like us to talk you through the record before your review, just ask.
- 01Preparation
Kit, volume, platelet concentration
The system used, blood volume drawn, resulting PRP volume, platelet fold-concentration where measured, and leucocyte content where relevant.
- 02Technique
How and where it was placed
Guidance modality (ultrasound, scalp map, endoscopy) and the exact site or sites injected.
- 03Adjuncts
What went alongside
Rehab, minoxidil, skincare, oral care, voice therapy or antibiotics - the wider plan the injection sits inside.
- 04Impression
Expected response and next step
Read this first: when to expect change, when to review, and whether a repeat session is planned.
Recognised by major UK insurers
PRP cover is patchy across UK insurers - commonly excluded as unproven, occasionally covered for defined MSK indications. We check policy wording before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about PRP injections.
Quick answers on cost, safety, recovery and how we compare with the NHS pathway.
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What is PRP, in one sentence?
Platelet-rich plasma is a portion of your own blood, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate platelets several-fold, then injected back into an area of injured or aged tissue to trigger a healing and remodelling response.
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Where does PRP have the best evidence?
Chronic lateral epicondylopathy (tennis elbow), androgenetic alopecia, and - as an adjunct - periodontal and oral surgery. Moderate evidence in patellar tendinopathy, plantar fasciopathy and knee osteoarthritis. Emerging evidence in vocal fold atrophy and post-viral anosmia. Weaker or absent evidence in most stand-alone aesthetic uses.
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Does insurance cover PRP?
Rarely. Most UK insurers exclude PRP as "unproven" for aesthetic and hair use, and cover is inconsistent for MSK. We check your policy wording before quoting.
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How much does PRP cost in the UK?
Dental adjunct £200–£600. Hair £350–£900 per session. Aesthetic face £350–£850. MSK £650–£1,600 per site. Vocal fold £1,800–£3,600. Firm quote within one working day.
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Is PRP safe?
Yes for most patients - because it uses your own blood, allergic reaction is very rare. The main risks are local soreness, bruising and, uncommonly, infection. Not offered in active cancer, systemic infection, low platelets or on anticoagulation that cannot be paused.
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How many sessions will I need?
Depends on the indication. Single or repeat MSK protocols use 1–3 injections. Hair loss courses commonly use 3–4 monthly sessions then maintenance. Aesthetic protocols often 3 sessions over 3–4 months. The dedicated page for your use has the specific protocol.
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Which is better - PRP or stem cells?
They are different products with different regulation, cost and evidence. Stem cell / BMAC therapies are more invasive, more expensive and - for most indications outside orthopaedics - less well studied. PRP is often the reasonable first step.
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How is this page different from the specific PRP pages you link to?
This is an overview to help you orient. Each specific use - MSK, hair, voice, anosmia - has its own dedicated page with the detailed protocol, evidence and pricing for that indication.
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