Does the PRP injection hurt?

The blood draw feels like a routine blood test. The treatment area is numbed with local anaesthetic before injection, so most patients experience only mild pressure during the procedure. Some discomfort at the injection site is normal for 2-5 days afterward and can be managed with cold compresses. We prioritize your comfort throughout the entire process.

How long does the PRP procedure take?

The entire procedure takes 30-45 minutes. This includes blood collection (5 minutes), centrifuge processing (10-15 minutes), numbing the treatment area, and the ultrasound-guided injection. It's an outpatient procedure performed in our clinic.

When will I see results from PRP?

Some patients experience immediate pain relief, though most notice improvements within 3-5 days as the growth factors begin their healing work. Progressive improvement continues over 3-12 weeks as tissue regenerates. The timeline varies based on the severity of your condition and individual healing response.

How many PRP treatments will I need?

Most patients benefit from 1-3 injections spaced 4-6 weeks apart. The exact protocol depends on your condition's severity, location, and your individual response to treatment. Your specialist will create a personalized treatment plan during your consultation.

How long do PRP results last?

Results can last from several months to several years, depending on your condition and adherence to rehabilitation. Many patients maintain benefits for 12-18 months or longer. Unlike cortisone which provides temporary relief, PRP promotes actual tissue healing for sustained results. Maintenance treatments can extend benefits further.

Is there any downtime after PRP?

Minimal downtime is required. Most patients return to desk work immediately and resume physical jobs within 2-3 days. You should rest the treated area for 48 hours, avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. Gentle walking is encouraged. Resume high-impact activities after physiotherapist clearance, typically 2-4 weeks.

How is PRP different from cortisone injections?

Cortisone temporarily reduces inflammation but doesn't heal tissue and can actually weaken tendons with repeated use. PRP stimulates genuine tissue regeneration and healing by delivering concentrated growth factors. While cortisone provides short-term relief (weeks to months), PRP offers long-lasting results (months to years) by addressing the root cause of pain rather than masking symptoms.

Can PRP help me avoid knee replacement surgery?

For many patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis, yes. PRP can regenerate cartilage, reduce inflammation, and improve joint function enough to delay or eliminate the need for surgery. Your specialist will review your imaging and clinical findings to determine if you're a suitable candidate for this conservative approach.

What are the risks and side effects of PRP?

PRP has minimal risks because it uses your own blood, eliminating rejection or allergic reaction risks. Common, expected effects include temporary soreness (2-5 days), mild swelling, and small bruising at the injection site. Serious complications like infection are extremely rare due to strict sterile technique. It's significantly safer than cortisone with its potential for tissue weakening.

Who is not suitable for PRP therapy?

PRP may not be appropriate if you have blood clotting disorders, low platelet count, active infections, cancer (particularly blood-borne types), severe anaemia, or if you've had a steroid injection within 4 weeks at the treatment site. Patients taking blood thinners need clearance from their prescribing physician. We assess your suitability during the consultation.

Can PRP be combined with other treatments?

Yes, PRP often achieves enhanced results when combined with shockwave therapy, specialized physiotherapy, or other regenerative treatments. We frequently create comprehensive treatment protocols tailored to your specific condition for optimal outcomes.

Is PRP therapy covered by insurance?

Some private health insurance policies cover PRP therapy for musculoskeletal conditions. We provide detailed itemized invoices for you to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. Contact your insurer to verify coverage for regenerative medicine treatments before your appointment.

Is PRP safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

PRP is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding provided you don't have pregnancy-induced anaemia or low platelet counts. We'll verify your blood values are adequate before proceeding with treatment.

Does the PRP injection hurt?

The blood draw feels like a routine blood test. The treatment area is numbed with local anaesthetic before injection, so most patients experience only mild pressure during the procedure. Some discomfort at the injection site is normal for 2-5 days afterward and can be managed with cold compresses. We prioritize your comfort throughout the entire process.

How long does the PRP procedure take?

The entire procedure takes 30-45 minutes. This includes blood collection (5 minutes), centrifuge processing (10-15 minutes), numbing the treatment area, and the ultrasound-guided injection. It's an outpatient procedure performed in our clinic.

When will I see results from PRP?

Some patients experience immediate pain relief, though most notice improvements within 3-5 days as the growth factors begin their healing work. Progressive improvement continues over 3-12 weeks as tissue regenerates. The timeline varies based on the severity of your condition and individual healing response.

How many PRP treatments will I need?

Most patients benefit from 1-3 injections spaced 4-6 weeks apart. The exact protocol depends on your condition's severity, location, and your individual response to treatment. Your specialist will create a personalized treatment plan during your consultation.

How long do PRP results last?

Results can last from several months to several years, depending on your condition and adherence to rehabilitation. Many patients maintain benefits for 12-18 months or longer. Unlike cortisone which provides temporary relief, PRP promotes actual tissue healing for sustained results. Maintenance treatments can extend benefits further.

Is there any downtime after PRP?

Minimal downtime is required. Most patients return to desk work immediately and resume physical jobs within 2-3 days. You should rest the treated area for 48 hours, avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. Gentle walking is encouraged. Resume high-impact activities after physiotherapist clearance, typically 2-4 weeks.

How is PRP different from cortisone injections?

Cortisone temporarily reduces inflammation but doesn't heal tissue and can actually weaken tendons with repeated use. PRP stimulates genuine tissue regeneration and healing by delivering concentrated growth factors. While cortisone provides short-term relief (weeks to months), PRP offers long-lasting results (months to years) by addressing the root cause of pain rather than masking symptoms.

Can PRP help me avoid knee replacement surgery?

For many patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis, yes. PRP can regenerate cartilage, reduce inflammation, and improve joint function enough to delay or eliminate the need for surgery. Your specialist will review your imaging and clinical findings to determine if you're a suitable candidate for this conservative approach.

What are the risks and side effects of PRP?

PRP has minimal risks because it uses your own blood, eliminating rejection or allergic reaction risks. Common, expected effects include temporary soreness (2-5 days), mild swelling, and small bruising at the injection site. Serious complications like infection are extremely rare due to strict sterile technique. It's significantly safer than cortisone with its potential for tissue weakening.

Who is not suitable for PRP therapy?

PRP may not be appropriate if you have blood clotting disorders, low platelet count, active infections, cancer (particularly blood-borne types), severe anaemia, or if you've had a steroid injection within 4 weeks at the treatment site. Patients taking blood thinners need clearance from their prescribing physician. We assess your suitability during the consultation.

Can PRP be combined with other treatments?

Yes, PRP often achieves enhanced results when combined with shockwave therapy, specialized physiotherapy, or other regenerative treatments. We frequently create comprehensive treatment protocols tailored to your specific condition for optimal outcomes.

Is PRP therapy covered by insurance?

Some private health insurance policies cover PRP therapy for musculoskeletal conditions. We provide detailed itemized invoices for you to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. Contact your insurer to verify coverage for regenerative medicine treatments before your appointment.

Is PRP safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

PRP is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding provided you don't have pregnancy-induced anaemia or low platelet counts. We'll verify your blood values are adequate before proceeding with treatment.

Advanced Regenerative Medicine

Harness Your Body's Natural Healing Power

Consultant-led Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy in London using concentrated growth factors from your own blood to heal joints, tendons, and ligaments without surgery.

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Duration

30-45 minutes

Downtime

1-2 days

Results Visible

3-5 days to 3 weeks

Results Last

Few months to several years

Price

From £395

Comfort Level

Minimal with local anaesthetic

Duration

30-45 minutes

Downtime

1-2 days

Results Visible

3-5 days to 3 weeks

Results Last

Few months to several years

Price

From £395

Comfort Level

Minimal with local anaesthetic

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)?

Our blood consists of liquid plasma and three main solid components: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Platelets are crucial for blood clotting and contain special proteins called growth factors that drive the body's healing process. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a high concentration of platelets and plasma. While normal blood contains only 6% platelets, PRP contains 94% platelets—delivering 5 to 10 times the concentration of growth factors, providing significantly enhanced healing properties. This concentrated plasma promotes tissue regeneration, reduces inflammation, and accelerates natural healing when injected into injured areas.

Autologous treatment using your own blood—zero risk of rejection or allergic reaction

Contains 94% platelets with 5-10 times the concentration of growth factors found in normal blood

Proven effective for muscle, ligament, and tendon injuries, arthritis, and delayed healing

Minimally invasive with same-day discharge and rapid return to activities

The Science Behind PRP Therapy

Understanding how concentrated platelets heal damaged tissue

Platelets are best known for their role in blood clotting, but they also contain powerful growth factors essential for tissue healing and regeneration. When tissue is injured, platelets naturally migrate to the damage site and release these growth factors to initiate repair. PRP therapy dramatically amplifies this natural healing process by delivering 5-10 times the concentration of platelets directly to injured tissue. The concentrated growth factors stimulate fibroblasts to produce new collagen, recruit stem cells to the area, increase blood vessel formation for improved circulation, and reduce inflammation. This creates an optimal biological environment for tissue regeneration, whether in damaged tendons, worn cartilage, or injured ligaments.

Growth Factor Concentration

5-10 times more healing proteins than normal blood, dramatically accelerating tissue repair.

Collagen Stimulation

Growth factors trigger fibroblasts to produce new collagen, strengthening weakened tissue.

Stem Cell Recruitment

PRP attracts your body's stem cells to the injury site for enhanced regeneration.

Angiogenesis

Promotes new blood vessel formation, improving circulation and nutrient delivery to healing tissue.

Anti-Inflammatory Action

Reduces harmful inflammation while promoting beneficial healing responses.

Natural & Safe

Uses only your own blood components—no foreign substances or pharmaceutical drugs.

PRP Treatment: From Consultation to Recovery

Inside the PRP Treatment Process

Understanding the complete PRP treatment process

What to Expect During Your PRP Treatment

A straightforward outpatient procedure with minimal discomfort

Step

Duration

30 mins

Consultation & Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation including imaging review, physical examination, and treatment planning discussion.

Step

Duration

5 mins

Blood Collection

Simple blood draw from your arm, similar to routine blood tests. The sample is immediately processed.

Step

Duration

10-15 mins

Centrifuge Processing

Your blood is spun in a medical-grade centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components.

Step

Duration

10-15 mins

Ultrasound-Guided Injection

Treatment area is numbed with local anaesthetic. Using ultrasound guidance for precision, concentrated PRP is injected directly into damaged tissue.

Step

Duration

5 mins

Recovery & Aftercare

Receive detailed aftercare instructions, physiotherapy protocol, and schedule follow-up appointments. You're discharged the same day.

Conditions Treated with PRP Therapy

Evidence-based protocols for comprehensive musculoskeletal care

Knee Conditions

Osteoarthritis, meniscal tears, patellar tendinopathy, knee bursitis, Baker's cyst, ligament injuries.

Shoulder & Elbow

Rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, shoulder impingement, chronic tendinopathy.

Foot & Ankle

Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, chronic soft tissue injuries.

Hip & Back

Hip osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendon injuries, muscle strains, ligament damage.

Why Choose PRP Therapy?

Natural healing with proven results

100% Natural Healing

Uses your own blood—completely natural with no risk of rejection or allergic reaction.

No Surgery Required

Minimally invasive outpatient procedure with same-day discharge.

Minimal Downtime

Return to desk work immediately, resume physical activities within 2-4 weeks.

Long-Lasting Results

Effects last months to years—genuine tissue healing, not just symptom masking.

Drug-Free Solution

Reduce or eliminate reliance on pain medications and avoid steroid side effects.

Delays or Prevents Surgery

May help you avoid or postpone joint replacement surgery.

How It Works

Your PRP Treatment Journey

Step 1

Initial Consultation

Comprehensive assessment including diagnostic imaging review (MRI or X-ray), pain evaluation, and treatment planning with our specialist.

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PRP Treatment Investment

Initial consultation (£120) includes comprehensive assessment and diagnostic ultrasound. Consultation fee is fully credited toward treatment if you proceed within 30 days.

PRP Complete Series

Complete course of 3 PRP sessions with integrated physiotherapy plan

£975

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Comprehensive rehabilitation protocol and progress tracking

Elite Regenerative Programme

3 PRP sessions combined with shockwave therapy and comprehensive rehab support

£1,350

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Advanced diagnostics, shockwave therapy, and personalized rehabilitation coaching

Every Treatment Includes

Comprehensive consultation with regenerative medicine specialist

Diagnostic ultrasound assessment

Medical-grade dual-spin centrifuge PRP processing

Ultrasound-guided precision injection

Detailed aftercare instructions and rehabilitation guidance

Follow-up progress review

Flexible Payment Options Available

Finance plans available to help spread the cost of your treatment

0% interest-free finance available

Am I Suitable for PRP Therapy?

Good Candidates

Patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis seeking to delay joint replacement
Chronic tendon or ligament injuries not responding to conservative treatment
Athletes with sports-related soft tissue injuries
Post-surgical patients needing enhanced healing support
Active individuals seeking non-surgical regenerative options
Patients wanting to reduce reliance on pain medications

Not Suitable If

Blood clotting disorders or low platelet count
Active infection anywhere in the body or at the injection site
Cancer diagnosis, particularly blood-borne cancers
Recent steroid injection within 4 weeks at the treatment site
Severe untreated anaemia
Pregnancy-induced anaemia (PRP is safe during pregnancy if platelet levels are adequate)

During your consultation, we will review diagnostic imaging (MRI or X-ray), assess blood work to ensure adequate platelet levels, and evaluate your medications to confirm PRP therapy is appropriate for your condition.

What Our Patients Say

“After months of Achilles pain limiting my running, PRP therapy made a remarkable difference. Six weeks after my treatment series I was back playing tennis pain-free.”

Daniel S.

PRP for Achilles Tendinopathy

“Chronic knee arthritis was stopping me from hiking and gardening. PRP gave me my active lifestyle back without surgery. No more constant pain or weekend stiffness.”

Maria L.

PRP for Knee Osteoarthritis

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our treatments

PRP is a concentrated portion of your own blood containing 94% platelets (compared to 6% in normal blood), providing 5-10 times more growth factors. These growth factors stimulate tissue regeneration, increase collagen production, recruit healing cells, and reduce inflammation when injected into damaged areas. It harnesses your body's natural healing mechanisms in a concentrated form.

Ready to Heal With Your Own Biology?

Schedule your comprehensive consultation to review imaging, discuss treatment goals, and determine if PRP therapy is right for you.

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Harness Your Body's Natural Healing Power

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)?

The Science Behind PRP Therapy

Growth Factor Concentration

Collagen Stimulation

Stem Cell Recruitment

Angiogenesis

Anti-Inflammatory Action

Natural & Safe

Inside the PRP Treatment Process

What to Expect During Your PRP Treatment

Consultation & Assessment

Blood Collection

Centrifuge Processing

Ultrasound-Guided Injection

Recovery & Aftercare

Conditions Treated with PRP Therapy

Knee Conditions

Shoulder & Elbow

Foot & Ankle

Hip & Back

Why Choose PRP Therapy?

100% Natural Healing

No Surgery Required

Minimal Downtime

Long-Lasting Results

Drug-Free Solution

Delays or Prevents Surgery

Your PRP Treatment Journey

Initial Consultation

PRP Treatment Investment

PRP Complete Series

Elite Regenerative Programme

Every Treatment Includes

Flexible Payment Options Available

Am I Suitable for PRP Therapy?

Good Candidates

Not Suitable If

What Our Patients Say

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is PRP and how does it work?

What exactly is PRP and how does it work?

Does the PRP injection hurt?

Does the PRP injection hurt?

How long does the PRP procedure take?

How long does the PRP procedure take?

When will I see results from PRP?

When will I see results from PRP?

How many PRP treatments will I need?

How many PRP treatments will I need?

How long do PRP results last?

How long do PRP results last?

Is there any downtime after PRP?

Is there any downtime after PRP?

How is PRP different from cortisone injections?

How is PRP different from cortisone injections?

Can PRP help me avoid knee replacement surgery?

Can PRP help me avoid knee replacement surgery?

What are the risks and side effects of PRP?

What are the risks and side effects of PRP?

Who is not suitable for PRP therapy?

Who is not suitable for PRP therapy?

Can PRP be combined with other treatments?

Can PRP be combined with other treatments?

Is PRP therapy covered by insurance?

Is PRP therapy covered by insurance?

Is PRP safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Is PRP safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

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