PRP Hair Loss Treatment in Marbella

What is PRP hair loss treatment?

PRP hair loss treatment is a non-surgical procedure in which platelet-rich plasma made from a small sample of your own blood is injected into the scalp. Nothing synthetic is introduced, and no surgery or incision is involved.

PRP has been used in aesthetic and regenerative medicine for a number of years and is supported by clinical evidence in the context of hair thinning and androgenetic alopecia. It is designed to support the scalp environment in which the follicles sit. Results vary between individuals, and PRP is not a substitute for treating any underlying medical cause of hair loss.

At CellOrtho in Marbella, every PRP hair treatment is performed by a licensed medical doctor, using the same preparation standards as our orthopaedic PRP work.

How does PRP work for hair loss?

PRP works by concentrating the platelets and growth factors that are already present in your blood and placing them directly into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles. Growth factors are naturally occurring signalling proteins involved in tissue repair and local blood supply.

The underlying mechanism is identical to the one used in our orthopaedic work, explained in detail on our PRP therapy page. The difference for hair is the injection depth, the grid pattern used across the scalp and the volume applied per area.

PRP does not create new follicles. It is designed to support the follicles that remain active, which is why timing matters and earlier intervention is generally discussed as more favourable.

Who is a suitable candidate for PRP hair treatment?

The most suitable candidates are adults with early to moderate hair thinning who still have active follicles in the affected area. This commonly includes male and female pattern thinning, diffuse thinning and some cases of alopecia treated in Marbella patients travelling from across the Costa del Sol.

PRP is less likely to be appropriate where an area has been fully without hair for many years, or where hair loss is driven by an untreated medical condition. Hair loss can be linked to iron deficiency, thyroid function, vitamin D levels or hormonal factors, so blood testing may be recommended as part of the candidacy assessment.

Suitability is always determined in a medical consultation, never by the treatment itself.

How many PRP sessions are needed for hair?

A course of three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is the protocol typically recommended for hair, followed by maintenance sessions at intervals agreed with your doctor.

The number of sessions depends on how long the thinning has been present, the area involved and how your scalp responds after the first treatment. Some patients continue with periodic single sessions; others do not require ongoing treatment. Any change develops gradually over months rather than weeks, and results vary between individuals.

Does PRP hair treatment hurt?

Most patients describe PRP injections in the scalp as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful, with a brief stinging sensation during the injection phase.

A topical anaesthetic can be applied to the scalp beforehand to reduce sensation. The injection phase itself lasts only a few minutes, and tenderness typically settles within a day.

What happens during a PRP hair treatment appointment?

A PRP hair appointment takes approximately 30 minutes from arrival to leaving the clinic. It begins with a short review of your scalp and goals with the treating doctor.

A small blood sample is then taken from your arm and placed in a centrifuge, which separates and concentrates the platelets. The resulting plasma is injected across the thinning areas of the scalp in a grid pattern using very fine needles.

You can drive yourself home immediately afterwards, wash your hair the following day and return to normal routine straight away.

How much does PRP hair treatment cost in Marbella?

A single PRP hair session at CellOrtho costs €400, and a course of three sessions costs €1,000. Both include the clinical assessment on the day of treatment.

The video consultation beforehand is free, and there are no consultation fees, facility fees or hidden extras. Full pricing is set out in the section below and on our prices page.

What is the difference between PRP and a hair transplant?

The core difference is that a hair transplant is surgery that physically relocates existing follicles, while PRP is a non-surgical injection of your own plasma that adds no follicles at all.

A transplant involves a surgical procedure, a recovery period and a substantially higher cost, and it can address areas where follicles are no longer present. PRP involves no incisions, essentially no downtime and a much lower cost, and is generally discussed for areas where follicles remain active. The comparison table below sets out the practical differences.

Is there any downtime after PRP hair treatment?

There is essentially no downtime after PRP hair treatment, and most patients return to work or normal activity the same day.

Mild redness, scalp tenderness or slight swelling for 24 to 48 hours is normal. We advise avoiding hair dye, harsh chemical treatments, saunas, swimming pools and intense exercise for the first two days, and your doctor will provide individual aftercare guidance.