As is the case with any procedure, before you decide whether it’s right for you, you may want to know how much it costs. Hair loss can be a devastating thing to go through. Our hair is often directly linked to our identity. Your self-confidence and self-esteem can plummet when you don’t feel like you, or masculine or feminine, because of a lack of hair.
PRP may be something you’ve heard of, more so about the Vampire Facial made famous by Kim Kardashian. However, the same technique can also be used to treat hair loss. But how much does PRP for hair loss cost?
As it is not a quick fix, you should consider having PRP for hair loss as an investment. Normally involving three sessions, at least initially, PRP hair loss treatment will cost £1,350.
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As it can be an expensive procedure, there are several other cost considerations you may need to make before deciding it’s right for you, including:
Is PRP for hair loss covered by insurance?
As many insurance companies consider PRP for hair loss a cosmetic treatment, even when there are clear signs of emotional distress or other health factors, their insurance policies will not cover the cost.
However, as some may have different approaches and cover different things, it is always a good idea to check with your provider directly.
How Much Does PRP for Hair Loss Cost Abroad?
For many cosmetic surgery procedures, people often look to having them performed abroad, as they are usually less expensive.
PRP for hair loss can cost as little as 100 to 300 euros per session in some parts of Europe, which means a significant saving on how much it would cost in the UK.
However, when thinking about having any form of surgery or cosmetic procedure abroad, there are several important considerations you need to make.
Is the Surgeon Fully Qualified and Experienced?
When looking at surgeries and surgeons abroad for your treatment, this can be harder to determine.
In the UK, there are regulatory bodies in place and qualifications that all surgeons must achieve before they can be certified to offer their services.
It is worth investigating the rules and regulations where you are interested in having PRP abroad and checking any qualifications and experience they cite when you are obtaining quotes.
How is Your Consultation Handled?
The consultation appointment is arguably one of the most important parts of any cosmetic procedure.
During that appointment, the surgeon assesses your eligibility for the treatment and can give you a rough guide as to the results you could expect and after how many treatments.
Normally, you would attend the surgery in person for the consultation so the surgeon can be in the same room as you and up close and have the best opportunity to assess your problem areas.
When going abroad, it is more likely your consultation will either take place on a video call, audio phone call or via email. At least initially, anyway.
Even if they offer a consultation once you arrive, it will often be after you’ve already paid for the treatment, or at least put down a deposit.
Performing any examination via email, phone or video call is hard.
What Does the Price of PRP Treatment For Your Hair Include?
One of the biggest draws to PRP and other treatments abroad is the lower price, compared to here in the UK.
However, although you may think you are getting a bargain because accommodation is included and it gives you the chance to have a mini-break abroad, you need to find out what is included in the price.
Aftercare and post-op consultations should be included, as they would be over here in the UK.
However, this is another way that many surgeons abroad can shave the cost down because they simply don’t offer it (or don’t expect to have to once the patient has left the country!).
Do the Surgeon and Practice Meet An Exemplary of Health and Safety?
Although there is arguably a lot of scaremongering about having surgery abroad because of the belief that countries outside the UK do not have the same standard of health and safety (this can sometimes be unfounded), these concerns are borne out of some factual evidence in some instances.
It is important to check who regulates the health and safety of cosmetic surgeons, their practices in the country you are considering going to for your treatment, and whether the surgery you are interested in meets the requirements.
Do they have evidence that they do? Thoroughly research the surgery and look for horror stories on forums or in the media.
In addition to the above, it may be worth weighing up the pros and cons to further help you make the right decision.
Pros of Platelet-Rich Plasma Hair Loss Treatment Abroad
In terms of benefits, the cost is one of the biggest advantages of having cosmetic surgery like PRP for hair loss abroad.
When you consider that accommodation is often included in the price, it allows you to take a small holiday, perhaps in a country you’ve never visited before.
Scaremongering aside, it’s fair to say that there are fully qualified and highly skilled surgeons worldwide, not just in the UK.
Therefore, just because they are based in Turkey, Tunisia, or Slovakia, does not mean they cannot perform the surgery well or safely and hygienically.
Cons of Platelet-Rich Plasma Hair Loss Treatment Abroad
The downside is that often, depending on where you go, the standards and guidelines are nowhere near as strict as they are here in the UK. Nor are they monitored and controlled as rigidly.
Another huge downside we have already touched on is the lack of aftercare.
If you have already left the country where you had the procedure and experienced complications or issues, it’s not easy to have proper post-op care, even if they do provide it.
Is the Cost of PRP Micro-needling for Hair Loss Worth It Overall?
As noted further up the page, PRP micro-needling for hair loss should be considered a long-term investment rather than a quick fix. It requires money and time invested into it.
However, as it can help encourage hair follicles to grow and can improve the health, feel and look of your hair, it is worth the cost for many patients.
For a more detailed discussion, you should check out our blog on whether PRP for hair loss is worth it
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