How Many PRP Sessions for Hair

Recommended PRP Protocol

Initial Treatment Phase

Sessions: 3-4 treatments

Spacing: Every 4-6 weeks

Duration: 3-4 months total

Purpose: Build up growth factors, stimulate follicles, establish improvement

Maintenance Phase

Frequency: Every 6-12 months

Ongoing: Indefinitely to maintain results

Purpose: Preserve gains, prevent regression

Why Multiple Sessions?

Single sessions don't work well because:

• Hair follicles need repeated stimulation

• Growth factors need to accumulate

• Hair growth cycle takes months

• One treatment can't sustain long-term results

Studies Show:

• Patients receiving 3+ sessions have significantly better outcomes than those receiving 1-2

• Maintenance treatments preserve results long-term

• Without maintenance, results gradually fade over 12-18 months

What Happens at Each Session

Session 1:

• Initial treatment

• Begin stimulating dormant follicles

• May notice reduced shedding within 2-4 weeks

Session 2 (4-6 weeks later):

• Reinforce initial treatment

• Growth factors accumulate

• Hair may start feeling stronger

Session 3 (4-6 weeks later):

• Consolidate results

• Visible improvement usually begins

• Hair density increasing

Session 4 (optional, 4-6 weeks later):

• For more advanced hair loss

• Further enhancement

Maintenance (every 6-12 months):

• Preserve results

• Prevent regression

• Top up growth factors

Factors Affecting Treatment Frequency

You May Need More Sessions If:

• Hair loss is more advanced

• Starting later in hair loss journey

• Aggressive progression

• Underlying health factors

You May Need Fewer Sessions If:

• Very early hair loss

• Primarily maintenance/prevention

• Excellent response to initial treatment

The London PRP Clinic Protocol

Standard Package: 3 sessions over 12 weeks

Includes:

• Free consultation

• 3 PRP treatments (weeks 0, 6, 12)

• Viviscal® Professional supplements

• Clinical photography

• 6-month review

Cost: £1,215 for course of 3

Maintenance: £495 per session (typically every 6-12 months)

What If I Can Only Afford Fewer Sessions?

Something is better than nothing, but results will be limited. If budget is tight:

• Start with 2 sessions minimum

• Add maintenance when possible

• Consider combining with minoxidil/finasteride

Ideally, commit to the full protocol. PRP is an investment—doing it properly maximises return.

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We'll create a personalised treatment plan based on your hair loss stage and goals.

The London PRP Clinic. Evidence-based PRP protocols.