PRP involves blood collection, preparation and injections, so suitability and procedure risks still matter. Ask about your medical history, medicines, expected short-term effects, written aftercare and how to get help. The clinic should explain these alongside the potential benefits and limitations.
- Before consent
- Discuss suitability, risks and alternatives
- Before leaving
- Know the written aftercare and contact route
- Clinic price
- £195 for an individual PRP session
Does using my own blood remove the need for a safety discussion?
No. DermNet describes PRP preparation from the person's own blood, but also explains the importance of sterile technique and identifies medical circumstances that can make it unsuitable. Using your own blood should not be used as shorthand for a procedure that needs no assessment.
Ask what will be reviewed before treatment and who will carry out each part of the appointment. You should be able to ask about the blood collection, preparation and scalp injections as separate steps. If you feel uncertain about one part, say so before agreeing to the plan.
Which details should I tell the provider beforehand?
Bring an accurate medicines list and explain relevant medical conditions, recent illness and any previous reactions during blood tests or procedures. DermNet specifically includes blood-clotting or platelet problems, infections and anticoagulation among the suitability issues for PRP. The assessment belongs with the person responsible for your care.
Do not stop or alter a prescribed medicine because of a general preparation tip. Ask the treating provider and your prescriber to clarify what applies to you. You can also explain practical concerns such as feeling faint with needles, without assuming that this automatically settles the suitability decision.
What should I ask about the hours and days afterwards?
Ask which short-term effects may be expected after your particular appointment, what you can do for comfort and when you should seek advice. Keep a distinction between general information about injections and the instructions for the procedure actually performed on your scalp.
Discuss the activities that matter in your diary: work, exercise, hair washing, styling and anything worn against the scalp. Ask for the answers in writing, including whether combined microneedling changes the advice. That makes it easier to plan a realistic appointment instead of discovering restrictions when you leave.
How will I know when to get help?
Ask the provider which symptoms need contact after treatment and where to get help outside clinic hours. If skin becomes increasingly painful, hot or swollen, seek urgent GP or NHS 111 advice. Feeling feverish or unwell also needs attention; do not wait for a planned review or try a different shampoo.
Keep your treatment details and aftercare instructions available if you need help. Do not rely on a website enquiry draft for an urgent problem. Ask in advance how routine aftercare questions are handled, because a general contact form is different from an urgent medical assessment.
What can I clarify before paying for a course?
An individual PRP session is listed at £195 at the Hereford clinic. Ask Becky for the consultation fee, the proposed number of appointments, the review arrangements and any additional costs. Confirm that you understand the evidence, possible downsides and alternatives before considering a package.
An enquiry is not agreement to injections. Take time to consider whether recovery fits your life. Bring your questions in your own words; they do not have to sound technical to deserve a clear response.
A conversation starts with you.
At our Hereford clinic, the consultation comes before treatment. We will talk through the appointment, suitability, risks, costs and the questions that matter to you. You do not need to arrive having already decided to go ahead.
Ask your questionSources & references
- DermNet: platelet-rich plasma
- Hair & Scalp Clinic Hereford: prices
- NHS: cellulitis and urgent skin-infection advice
This guide provides general information. It does not diagnose a hair or scalp condition or confirm suitability for treatment.