Hair loss treatment in Brighton: PRP and injectable options
Hair loss treatment at Dr Selvi Clinic starts with a diagnosis of the type of hair loss, then uses PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or injectable scalp treatments to support thinning hair where they are likely to help. It suits patients with early to moderate pattern thinning. Treatment is from £299 per session in Brighton. The first step is a free consultation.
Why diagnosis comes before any hair treatment
"Hair loss" is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and the treatments that help one cause do nothing for another. Before any injection, Dr Selvi takes a history (timing, pattern, family history, illness, medication, diet, pregnancy, stress), examines the scalp with a dermatoscope (trichoscopy) to look at hair shaft diameter, follicle openings and scalp skin, and where indicated arranges blood tests through the patient's GP. The common patterns:
Pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). The most common cause in both men and women: gradual thinning at the temples and crown in men, widening of the parting in women, driven by hormone sensitivity of the follicles. Follicles shrink over years but remain alive for a long time, which is why regenerative scalp treatments can help.
Telogen effluvium. Sudden, diffuse shedding two to four months after a trigger: illness, surgery, childbirth, crash dieting, iron deficiency, thyroid change or severe stress. It usually recovers once the trigger is corrected; injecting the scalp is not the answer, and blood tests (ferritin, thyroid function, vitamin D, B12) are often where the problem is found.
Alopecia areata, scarring alopecias and scalp disease. Patchy loss, scalp inflammation, scaling, itch or shiny scarred areas point to conditions that need dermatology assessment, sometimes urgently, and are referred to the GP or a dermatologist rather than treated in an aesthetic clinic.
Patients whose hair loss is telogen effluvium or a scalp condition are told so and pointed to the right care. That is the clinic's diagnosis before treatment principle applied to the scalp, and it is also why the first appointment is a consultation rather than a treatment.
How PRP for hair loss works
PRP uses the patient's own blood. A small sample is taken from the arm, spun in a centrifuge to separate a layer rich in platelets, and the concentrated plasma is drawn up and injected in small amounts across the thinning areas of the scalp. Platelets release growth factors that increase blood supply around the follicle, prolong the growth phase of the hair cycle and support the follicle cells that produce the hair shaft. The full process is explained in our PRP and PRF guide.
Because the material is autologous, there is no product to react to. The scalp is numbed with topical anaesthetic, and the injections take 15–20 minutes; the appointment as a whole is about 45–60 minutes. Most patients drive home and return to normal activity the same day.
Injectable scalp treatment (hair mesotherapy)
The clinic's hair treatment (£299) is a mesotherapy-style injectable: a solution of vitamins, amino acids, peptides and hyaluronic acid delivered in micro-injections into the scalp to nourish the follicle environment. It is used on its own for patients who would rather not have blood taken, or alternated with PRP in a course. The exact formulation is chosen by Dr Selvi at consultation. General principles of the technique are covered in the mesotherapy guide.
Sessions, maintenance and what to expect
Hair grows slowly, so hair treatments are slow to judge. The usual plan:
Loading course: three sessions, four to six weeks apart
Assessment: at three to four months after the first session, comparing shedding, density at the parting and hair shaft thickness on trichoscopy
Maintenance: one session every four to six months for as long as the patient wants to keep the benefit
Realistic expectations matter more here than for almost any other treatment. In pattern hair loss, the aim of PRP or scalp injections is to slow shedding, thicken existing miniaturised hairs and modestly improve density in areas where follicles are still alive. It does not revive follicles that have been dormant for years, it does not regrow a bald crown, and it does not stop the underlying process; when treatment stops, the gradual thinning resumes over the following months. Published trials show meaningful improvement in hair count and thickness in a majority of patients with early pattern loss, with a smaller group who respond little. Nobody can promise a result in advance, and Dr Selvi does not.
Scalp treatments sit alongside, not instead of, other measures. Medical treatments for pattern hair loss exist and are discussed factually at consultation; Dr Selvi explains which are appropriate and where they are obtained. Correcting iron deficiency, thyroid problems and nutrition through the GP is part of the plan when bloods show a problem.
Downtime, discomfort and risks
Scalp injections are uncomfortable rather than painful; numbing cream and a fine needle make them tolerable. Afterwards the scalp is tender and slightly swollen for a day or two, with pinpoint marks at the injection sites and occasionally a bruise. Hair can be washed gently the next day. Patients avoid hair dye, harsh products, saunas and heavy exercise for 48 hours.
Risks include bruising, temporary swelling, headache, a short-lived increase in shedding in the first weeks (the old hairs being pushed out by new growth), infection if aftercare is not followed, and, rarely, allergic reaction to a mesotherapy ingredient. PRP is not offered to patients with blood-clotting disorders, low platelet counts, active infection, certain blood-borne infections, active cancer, or in pregnancy.
Prices in Brighton
PRP scalp session £299
Injectable hair treatment (hair mesotherapy) £299
Dermatoscopy (scalp examination) £69
The consultation itself is free. The number of sessions and the final price are confirmed at consultation; the full list is on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Does PRP work for hair loss? For early to moderate pattern hair loss, PRP improves hair thickness and density in most patients in published trials, with results visible from about three months. It works less well for advanced loss and does not help telogen effluvium or scalp conditions, which is why diagnosis comes first.
How many PRP sessions are needed for hair? Three sessions four to six weeks apart, then a review at three to four months. Maintenance sessions every four to six months keep the benefit; the effect fades gradually if treatment stops.
Is PRP for hair painful? The scalp is numbed with cream beforehand and a fine needle is used. Most patients describe pressure and brief stinging. The scalp feels tender for a day or two afterwards.
Can hair loss be cured? Pattern hair loss is a lifelong tendency that can be slowed and partly reversed but not cured. Telogen effluvium often recovers on its own once the cause is corrected. Dr Selvi explains which type applies before recommending anything.
Do I need blood tests before hair loss treatment? Often, particularly for women, for sudden shedding, or where the history suggests a nutritional or thyroid cause. Dr Selvi advises which tests are relevant and these are usually arranged through the GP.
Who will treat me
Dr Selvi, founder and medical director, ECFMG-registered doctor with over 10 years of medical and aesthetic experience.
Book a free consultation
Dr Selvi Clinic works on the principle of diagnosis before treatment. For hair loss that means a history, dermatoscopy of the scalp and, where needed, blood tests before any injection is suggested, and a referral rather than a treatment when the cause is medical. Book a free, no-obligation consultation at 57B London Road, Brighton BN1 4JE. Call +44 7570 099947 or use the contact page.
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