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Your own blood to stimulate hair growth
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, involves drawing a little blood, centrifuging it to concentrate the platelets, then injecting this concentrate into the scalp. The growth factors contained in the platelets can stimulate the follicles, thicken the hair and slow hair loss. PRP is used in early androgenetic alopecia, in both men and women, and sometimes after a transplant. Its price is calculated per session, with an initial protocol of several sessions followed by maintenance, making it an annual budget. For the technique, see our page on PRP for hair.
PRP for hair is paid per session, often with a package price for three to four initial sessions, then two to four maintenance sessions a year. The preparation kit affects the price. The effect varies and does not replace a transplant for completely bald areas. PRP is not reimbursed.
The protocol and its annual cost
Treatment begins with an initial protocol, followed by maintenance. The budget is therefore calculated over a year.
| Phase | Sessions | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Initial | Three to four | About a month |
| Maintenance | Two to four a year | Three to six months |
Preparation kits
The blood is centrifuged in specific tubes or kits. Some kits produce a more concentrated or purer plasma, at a higher cost. The choice of kit affects the price of the session, although the clinical superiority of each system has not always been demonstrated. It is worth asking which system is used.
| Preparation | Relative cost |
|---|---|
| Simple tubes | Lower |
| Specific kits | Higher |
| Double centrifugation | Higher |
What you can expect
PRP results vary from person to person: some notice a clear thickening of the hair and slower hair loss, others a modest effect. It works best at the start of hair loss, on follicles that are still active. It does not regrow hair on completely bald areas. Follow-up with photos makes it possible to judge whether it is worth continuing.
Regional differences
For a PRP hair session, the prices observed in Switzerland differ slightly from one region to another.
| Urban area | Canton | Check-ups included in the package | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | Geneva | Generally | Benchmark |
| Lausanne | Vaud | Generally | 4 to 8% lower than Geneva |
| Nyon | Vaud | Depending on the practice | Geneva −0 to −6% |
| Bern | Bern | Generally | Geneva −5 to −9% |
| Basel | Basel-City | Generally | Geneva −3 to −5% |
| Zurich | Zurich | Generally | Geneva −2 to −4% |
| Zug | Zug | Generally | Geneva −1 to −6% |
| St. Gallen | St. Gallen | Depending on the practice | Geneva −5 to −7% |
| Lugano | Ticino | Generally | Geneva −1 to −6% |
| Canton | Nearest practitioners | Instalment payment possible | Price difference | First appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aargau | Aarau, Zurich | Often | Geneva −1 to −7% | One to two weeks |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | St. Gallen | Often | Geneva −3 to −10% | One to two months |
| Appenzell Innerrhoden | St. Gallen | Often | Geneva −2 to −10% | A few weeks |
| Basel-Country | Basel | Often | Geneva −3 to −8% | Two to four weeks |
| Basel-City | Basel | Often | Geneva −1 to −4% | Two to three weeks |
| Bern | Bern | Often | Geneva −1 to −8% | A few weeks |
| Fribourg | Fribourg, Lausanne | Often | Geneva −3 to −6% | A few weeks |
| Geneva | Geneva | Often | Benchmark | One to two months |
| Glarus | Zurich | Depends on the clinic | Geneva −5 to −10% | Two to three weeks |
| Graubünden | Chur, Zurich | Depends on the clinic | Geneva −5 to −11% | About one month |
| Jura | Delémont, Basel | Depends on the clinic | 6 to 10% below Geneva | Varies with the season |
| Lucerne | Lucerne | Often | Geneva −1 to −7% | Two to three weeks |
| Neuchâtel | Neuchâtel | Depends on the clinic | Geneva −5 to −8% | About one month |
| Nidwalden | Lucerne | Often | Geneva −2 to −9% | Two to four weeks |
| Obwalden | Lucerne | Depends on the clinic | Geneva −5 to −10% | Two to three weeks |
| St. Gallen | St. Gallen | Often | Geneva −3 to −6% | Three to five weeks |
| Schaffhausen | Zurich | Often | Geneva −1 to −8% | A few weeks |
| Schwyz | Zug, Zurich | Often | Geneva −3 to −8% | Three to five weeks |
| Solothurn | Bern, Basel | Depends on the clinic | Geneva −5 to −8% | Two to three weeks |
| Ticino | Lugano | Depends on the clinic | Geneva −4 to −10% | Two to three weeks |
| Thurgau | St. Gallen, Zurich | Often | Geneva −3 to −7% | Two to four weeks |
| Uri | Lucerne | Depends on the clinic | 6 to 11% below Geneva | Three to five weeks |
| Valais | Sion, Lausanne | Often | Geneva −3 to −11% | A few weeks |
| Vaud | Lausanne | Often | Geneva −2 to −6% | Varies with the season |
| Zug | Zug | Often | Geneva −2 to −6% | One to two months |
| Zurich | Zurich | Often | 0 to 4% lower than Geneva | One to two months |
PRP and hair transplant
PRP is sometimes offered during or after a transplant to promote healing and regrowth. It is then charged as an option. Combined with medical treatment, it forms part of an overall strategy. See the price of baldness treatment.
How a session works
A session often lasts an hour: blood draw, centrifugation, then injections at numerous points across the scalp, sometimes after local anaesthesia or with a device that reduces pain. The scalp may be sensitive for a few hours; normal life resumes immediately.
Comparing offers
Compare the price per session and per package, the preparation system, the number of planned sessions, the recommended maintenance and the monitoring of effectiveness.
Three scenarios
A twenty-eight-year-old man at the start of hair loss: PRP protocol and medical treatment. A woman with diffuse hair loss: PRP alongside the assessment and treatment. A man after a transplant: optional PRP to promote regrowth.
What to plan for
Associated treatments, maintenance sessions, follow-up consultations.
How PRP works
Platelets contain growth factors that play a role in tissue repair. Injected at the level of the follicles, these factors may prolong the hair's growth phase, improve blood supply and thicken hair weakened by baldness. Studies show encouraging but variable results, and the lack of a standard protocol explains the differences in practices and prices from one practice to another. This is why objective follow-up is important in deciding whether to continue.
| Effect | Note |
|---|---|
| Thicker hair | Most frequently reported effect |
| Slower hair loss | Varies from person to person |
| Regrowth on bald areas | Limited |
| Healing after a transplant | Complementary use |
The cumulative cost over several years
An initial protocol followed by two to four maintenance sessions a year represents, over five years, a budget that can approach the cost of a transplant. For someone at the start of hair loss, PRP may delay or reduce the need for a transplant; for someone who is already very bald, a transplant brings a more visible benefit. Comparing over time helps you choose.
| Strategy | Cumulative cost |
|---|---|
| PRP alone with maintenance | High, cumulative |
| Medication alone | Moderate, cumulative |
| Transplant and medication | High initially, long-lasting result |
In women
In women, hair loss is often diffuse and a transplant is less often indicated. PRP is then a common option, combined with an assessment and treatment of the causes, with variable results. See the price of a hair transplant for women.
Monitoring the effect to decide
Before starting, standardised photos of the scalp, sometimes a density measurement, serve as a baseline. After the initial protocol, often at around three to six months, a comparison makes it possible to judge the effect. If the improvement is clear, maintenance makes sense; if there is none, it is better to redirect the budget to other solutions. This follow-up, carried out in consultation, protects against prolonged spending without results.
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| Before | Baseline photos and measurements |
| Three to six months | Comparison |
| Then | Decision: maintenance or another strategy |
PRP and microneedling
Some practitioners combine PRP with scalp microneedling, which creates micro-perforations to promote penetration and stimulate the skin. This combination may slightly increase the price of the session. Its additional benefit varies across studies and patients.
Further reading
Before comparing prices, it helps to understand the procedure well: our page PRP for hair in Switzerland explains it.
Prices of related procedures
- How a hair transplant works: prices in Switzerland
- Hair transplants for women: prices in Switzerland
- Hair transplant before and after: prices in Switzerland
Our guides
PRP for hair: sessions, protocol and price
What you need to know before signing a quote.
Plasma and hair loss: your questions
Does PRP work on grey hair? No, it does not affect colour.
Can PRP treat the beard? It is sometimes used, with an uncertain effect.
Can bruises appear? Rarely, at the blood draw or injection site.
Is PRP suitable for young men? Yes, at the start of hair loss, with follow-up.
Does the price include the blood draw? Generally, yes.
Do you need to come back every month? During the initial phase, often.
Are photos taken before treatment? Yes, for comparison after a few months.
What if PRP has no effect? Switch to other solutions after discussion.
How much blood is taken? A small amount, comparable to a blood test.
Can PRP be done under anaesthesia? Local anaesthesia or a pain-relief device is often used.
Should certain medicines be stopped beforehand? Some anti-inflammatories; the doctor will specify.
Are platelets always effective? Their concentration and activity vary from person to person.
Is a blood test useful beforehand? Yes, to look for an associated deficiency.
Can I exercise the same day? It is better to wait until the next day.
What is PRP? A platelet concentrate obtained from your own blood, injected into the scalp.
How is the price calculated? Per session, often with a package price for the initial protocol.
How many sessions are needed? Often three to four initial sessions, then maintenance.
What interval between sessions? Often one month at the start.
Is maintenance necessary? Yes, often two to four sessions a year.
Does PRP make hair grow back? It can thicken hair and slow hair loss; the effect varies.
Does PRP replace a transplant? No, it does not regrow hair on completely bald areas.
Is PRP useful after a transplant? It is sometimes offered to promote regrowth.
Does the preparation kit affect the price? Yes, some kits are more expensive.
Is PRP reimbursed? No.
Is the injection painful? It is uncomfortable; techniques reduce the pain.
Do I need time off work? No.
Is PRP suitable for women? Yes, particularly for diffuse hair loss.
Is PRP performed by a doctor? Yes, it is a medical procedure.
Is PRP risky? The risks are low, as it uses your own blood.
Is microneedling combined with it? Sometimes, to improve absorption.
Can PRP be combined with medication? Yes, it is common.
Do prices vary from one region to another? Slightly, as the tables show.
Is a package price worthwhile? Often, for the initial protocol.
When will you see an effect? Often after three to six months.
Can you wash your hair afterwards? Usually the next day.
Are there similar alternatives? Growth factor concentrates, at varying prices.
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