It starts with 10–20 ml of you.
A certified phlebotomist takes a small sample from your arm, about the same as a routine blood test. Nothing is added from outside your body.
10–20 mlblood drawn
1needle in the arm
Hair loss treatment for men in DublinThicker hair starts at the follicle.
PRP hair treatment uses the growth factors in your own platelets to support thinning follicles. It's non-surgical, it can suit men at many stages of thinning, and most men go straight back to their day.
Rated 5 stars by 100 Dublin clientsCourse3 sessions to start
TimeAbout 60 min
DowntimeNone
From€300
The treatment
What is PRP for hair loss?
PRP hair treatment is a non-surgical procedure that uses your own blood to support natural hair growth.
We draw a small amount of blood and spin it to concentrate the platelets, which are rich in growth factors. The PRP is then placed into the scalp where the hair is thinning. The growth factors support the follicles and the blood supply around them, which can improve thickness and the health of the scalp.
Because it uses your body's own healing response, it's minimally invasive and the risk of side effects is low.
Who it suits
- A receding hairline or thinning temples
- A thinning crown
- All-over thinning, where more scalp shows through
- Men after a hair transplant, or planning one
It works best when you start early, while the follicles are still there. If PRP is unlikely to help, Louise will tell you at your consultation.
Spun until it separates.
The tube goes into a centrifuge. Heavy red cells sink to the bottom, and the golden plasma rises to the top, with the platelets gathered just above the red layer.
Keep scrolling to spin the tube ↓
Liquid gold, made of platelets.
We draw off the platelet-rich layer of the plasma. This is the PRP: your own plasma, holding far more platelets than the blood it came from.
2–3 µmone platelet
7–8 µmone red cell
Each platelet is a tiny parcel.
Platelets carry growth factors, the proteins your body uses to repair itself after a scrape or a cut. When the PRP goes back into your skin or scalp, they release them.
PDGFgrowth factor
VEGFgrowth factor
TGF-βgrowth factor
A message your cells already understand.
Growth factors dock onto receptors on nearby cells and switch on repair work, including collagen production in the skin and activity around the hair follicle.
Then your body does the rest.
In the skin, fibroblasts lay down fresh collagen, so texture and fine lines can improve gradually over the following weeks.
Then we finish with red light.
Every treatment now ends with free red light therapy. Red and near-infrared light passes into the skin and scalp, where it's absorbed by the mitochondria: the parts of each cell that make its energy.
We use it to calm the skin after treatment, support circulation and help along the renewal your PRP has started. It's warm and painless, and you just lie back.
Red + NIRlight, no UV
Painlessno downtime
Freewith every treatment
Real results
Men's hair results, drag to compare.
Every photo here is a Plasma Therapy client, taken in our treatment room.
Results vary from person to person. Most clients need a course of treatments, and we'll talk you through what's realistic for you at your consultation.
Scientific visualisationFree with every treatment
Red light therapy, on us.
Every Hair PRP session now finishes with a free red light therapy session. Red and near-infrared light passes into the skin and is absorbed by the mitochondria, the parts of each cell that make its energy.
Calms the skinHelps settle redness after the injections.
Supports circulationMore blood flow to the treated area.
Backs up your PRPSupports the renewal the growth factors start.
Warm and painlessNo UV, no downtime. You just lie back.
Hair loss in men
Three main types, three different answers.
01Male pattern baldness
The most common type. It's inherited and driven by the hormone DHT, usually starting with a receding hairline and thinning at the crown.
02Alopecia areata
An autoimmune condition that causes sudden, round patches of hair loss. It can also affect the beard and eyebrows.
03Telogen effluvium
Shedding across the whole scalp after stress, illness, surgery or a big life change. Hair usually regrows once the cause settles.
What else plays a part
- Hormones. Higher levels of DHT shrink hair follicles, so hair grows thinner.
- Stress. It can push follicles into a resting phase and cause temporary shedding.
- Diet. A lack of key vitamins and minerals can weaken hair.
- Health. Thyroid problems and autoimmune conditions can disrupt the growth cycle. If we suspect one, we'll suggest you see your GP.
Want the detail? Read our article Is PRP effective for hair loss?
In their own words
Filmed in the chair, straight after.
Unscripted clips from clients, some still under the red light. Tap one to watch it with sound.
Google reviews
What clients say about their hair.
Every review on our Google profile is five stars. Most of them mention Louise by name, and how gentle the treatment felt.
5.0/5
Safety first
Who PRP isn't for.
PRP uses your own blood, but it isn't right for everyone. We won't treat you if any of these apply, and we'll ask at your consultation.
Pregnant or breastfeeding
A blood or platelet disorder
Prescribed blood thinners
Having cancer treatment
Under 18
An infection, cold sore or rash in the area (we'll wait until it clears)
Taken anti-inflammatories or steroids in the last two weeks? Tell us, as we may move your appointment. And please don't drink alcohol or take recreational drugs the day before.
Book online
Book your consultation here.
Pick a time with Louise, pay €50 and you're booked. If PRP suits you, the €50 comes off your first treatment.
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Prices
All pricesPrices for this treatment.
Every treatment includes free red light therapy and aftercare advice, and face, under-eye and neck treatments include numbing cream. A €50 deposit secures your time and comes off the price on the day.
PRP consultation
A close look at your skin or scalp and a plan made for you. Credited towards your first treatment if PRP suits you.
€50
BookHair PRP
PRP placed into the scalp where hair is thinning, finished with red light. Suits men and women, and transplant aftercare.
€300€50 deposit
BookHair PRP + melatonin
PRP infused with melatonin, for hair density and for getting the most from a recent hair transplant. With red light.
€360€50 deposit
BookHair PRP + MZS
PRP with melatonin, zinc and selenium, for hormonal or stress-related thinning, or after a transplant. With red light.
€410€50 deposit
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In the treatment room, Dublin 7
Your appointment
About an hour, start to finish.
- Consultation
We look closely at your skin or scalp, talk through your goals, and check PRP is right for you.
- Blood draw
A small sample is taken from your arm by a certified phlebotomist.
- Centrifuge
The sample is spun to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of your blood.
- Preparation
We prepare the PRP, with any add-ons in your plan. For face, under-eye and neck treatments, numbing cream takes effect while you wait.
- Treatment
The PRP is placed into the area with a very fine needle.
- Free red light therapy
You finish under a red light panel, free with every treatment. It's warm and painless, and helps calm the skin after the injections.
- Aftercare
Some redness or swelling is normal and usually settles within a few days. We'll tell you exactly what to avoid.
Before you come in
- No alcohol or recreational drugs the day before your appointment.
- Eat normally and drink plenty of water, as it makes the blood draw easier.
- Tell us about any medication you take, especially blood thinners or anti-inflammatories.
Questions
Good questions to ask.
Anything else? Message Louise on WhatsApp at +353 83 307 7116.
How many sessions will I need?
Hair needs a course and some patience. Most clients start with 3 sessions a few weeks apart, then top up. Louise will plan the spacing at your consultation.
When will I see results?
Hair grows slowly, so changes take months rather than weeks. Many clients first notice less shedding, then thicker hair over time.
Can I use PRP with minoxidil or finasteride?
Many clients do. Tell us what you're using and Louise will plan around it.
Will it work if an area is completely bald?
PRP works with follicles that are still there. Where an area has been bald for years, it's unlikely to bring hair back, and we'll tell you so.
Is the consultation free?
The consultation costs €50 and takes about an hour. If PRP suits you and you go ahead, the €50 comes off your first treatment.
Does it hurt?
You may feel some mild stinging during the injections. For face, under-eye and neck treatments we use numbing cream to keep you comfortable. Hair treatments are done without it. Afterwards you may have some redness, swelling or bruising, which usually settles within a few days.
Is it safe?
PRP is made from your own blood, so there's very little risk of an allergic reaction. It isn't right for everyone, though, which is why we ask some health questions first. If you're pregnant, have a blood disorder or are having cancer treatment, we won't treat you.
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