The questions people ask before choosing PRP
Everything people ask before booking — answered the way we'd answer over the counter.
About PRP
What is PRP?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is prepared from a small sample of your own blood, spun to concentrate the platelets, and reintroduced to the area being treated — the scalp, under-eye area or beard. The whole process happens in one appointment at Birches Head Pharmacy.
Does PRP actually work?
Honestly: for some people, yes; for others, no. Studies report improvements for some patients — particularly with early pattern hair loss — but results vary and nobody can promise you an outcome. That's why everything at Revive starts with an assessment rather than a sale.
Does it hurt?
Most people describe discomfort rather than pain. The blood sample feels like a routine blood test and the treatment itself is brief. Comfort is covered properly at your consultation.
Suitability
Am I suitable for PRP?
That's a clinical decision made in person at your consultation — not something a website can tell you. Haaris will look at your history, your medication and the area you want treated, and give you a straight answer. Some people are advised against treatment.
When might Haaris say no?
When hair loss is sudden or medically concerning, when there's very little hair left to work with, when certain medicines or blood-related conditions rule treatment out — or when your expectations couldn't honestly be met. If that's you, you'll be told plainly and nothing will be sold to you. More on suitability here.
Do you treat women as well as men?
Yes. PRP for hair is commonly asked about by women experiencing post-partum shedding or changes around the menopause, as well as by men with pattern hair loss. We've written guides on women's hair loss and hair changes around menopause.
Can PRP work on a 50 year old?
Age on its own is not what decides it. What matters far more is how long the hair has been thinning, how much active hair remains in the area, and what is causing the change. Someone in their fifties who still has fine hair in the thinning area may be a more sensible candidate than someone in their thirties whose hair follicles in that area are long dormant — PRP is generally considered for supporting hair that is still there, not for reviving areas that have been bare for years. That is a judgement made by looking at your scalp, which is exactly what the free consultation is for.
Appointments & prices
How much does it cost?
Hair PRP is £150 a session or £500 for a course of four. Under-eye PRP is £100 a session or £320 for four. Beard PRP is £120 a session or £400 for four. The first consultation is free, what's included is spelled out on the prices page, and you'll never find a surprise on the bill.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually a course rather than a one-off, tailored to you. Haaris sets out the recommended number and total cost at your consultation.
How do I book?
Book online in two minutes, call the pharmacy, or message on WhatsApp — whichever suits. The first appointment is a free consultation with no commitment.
Can I get PRP on the NHS?
Not routinely. PRP for hair loss is generally treated as a cosmetic procedure, so it is not something the NHS ordinarily funds, and pattern hair loss itself is not usually treated on the NHS either. Your GP is still the right first stop if your hair loss is sudden, patchy, or comes with other symptoms. Our guide explains this properly: can you get PRP on the NHS?
Afterwards
Is there any downtime?
Most people return to normal activities the same day. Temporary redness, tenderness or slight swelling at the treatment site can happen and usually settles within a day or two.
When will I see results?
Not immediately — where PRP works, change is gradual over weeks to months, usually across a course of sessions. You'll get an honest read on progress at follow-up, not a hard sell for more.
What if I have a question after treatment?
Phone the pharmacy — a pharmacist who knows your treatment answers, not a call centre.
Question not here?
Ask it at a free consultation — or just phone the pharmacy.
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