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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy uses your own concentrated platelets to support tissue healing in chronic tendinopathy and selected degenerative soft-tissue conditions. A small blood sample is processed and injected under real-time ultrasound guidance. PRP therapy starts from £699. No GP referral required.
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment for selected tendon, ligament, muscle, and joint conditions. PRP therapy may be suitable for chronic tendinopathy, tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy, and selected early degenerative joint problems.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy
- Your Own Platelets
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection
- Doppler-Guided Assessment
- Regenerative Treatment Option
- No GP Referral
- Open 7 Days a Week
How PRP Works
How Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy Works
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy is performed during a single appointment. Your own blood is processed to concentrate platelets, then delivered precisely to the affected area under ultrasound guidance.
Ultrasound Scan
Diagnostic ultrasound and Doppler assessment help confirm the target tissue and treatment suitability.
PRP Preparation
A small blood sample is taken and processed to prepare the platelet-rich plasma.
Guided Injection
The PRP is injected under real-time ultrasound guidance into the affected tendon, ligament, muscle, or joint.
Patient Selection
Why Ultrasound Helps Choose the Right Injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy is not the right injection for every patient with joint or tendon pain. Ultrasound helps identify whether the problem is inflammatory, degenerative, fluid-related, or suitable for regenerative treatment.
Diagnosis First, Treatment Second
Some conditions respond better to anti-inflammatory injection, some to joint lubrication, some to drainage, and some to regenerative treatment such as PRP.
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy is usually considered when the aim is to support tissue repair in selected chronic tendon or soft-tissue problems. Corticosteroid injection may be more suitable for selected inflammatory conditions such as bursitis, synovitis, or frozen shoulder.
This is why London Private Ultrasound uses clinical assessment and ultrasound guidance before recommending a specific injection.
Compare Treatment Options
PRP vs Other Injection Therapies
PRP, corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and aspiration are used for different clinical problems. The best option depends on the diagnosis, ultrasound findings, symptoms, and treatment aim.
Corticosteroid Injection
From £299
Best forAcute inflammation, bursitis, frozen shoulder, synovitis, and selected joint or tendon inflammatory conditions.
Learn More →Hyaluronic Acid
From £399
Best forOsteoarthritis of the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, foot, hand, or small joints where lubrication may reduce friction and pain.
Learn More →PRP Therapy
From £699
Best forChronic tendinopathy and selected degenerative soft-tissue problems where regeneration is the treatment aim.
Learn More →Joint Aspiration
£299
Best forTense joint effusion, cyst drainage, suspected crystal arthritis, or fluid analysis.
Learn More →
Conditions Treated
What Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy May Help Treat
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy is commonly considered for selected chronic tendon and degenerative soft-tissue problems. Suitability is confirmed after clinical assessment and ultrasound imaging.
Elbow Tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Distal biceps tendinopathy
- Triceps insertional tendinopathy
Shoulder Tendons
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Partial-thickness rotator cuff tear
- Long head biceps tendinopathy
- Selected calcific tendinopathy cases
Hip & Pelvis
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Hamstring origin tendinopathy
- Adductor tendinopathy
Knee Tendons
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Quadriceps tendinopathy
- Pes anserine tendinopathy
- Selected early osteoarthritis cases
Foot & Ankle
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
- Peroneal tendinopathy
Other Uses
- Partial ligament injuries
- Selected muscle injuries
- Chronic soft-tissue pain
- Post-treatment recovery support
What to Expect
Your Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy Appointment Step by Step
A Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy appointment usually includes assessment, ultrasound confirmation, blood draw, platelet preparation, guided injection, and aftercare advice.
0–10Min
Clinical Review
Your symptoms, medical history, previous treatments, activity demands, and expectations are reviewed.
10–20Min
Diagnostic + Doppler Ultrasound
Ultrasound is used to confirm the target area, assess tissue quality, and guide the treatment plan.
20–30Min
Blood Draw
A small blood sample is collected from your arm using a sterile PRP collection system.
30–45Min
Platelet Preparation
The sample is processed to prepare platelet-rich plasma for injection.
45–60Min
Ultrasound-Guided Injection
The PRP is delivered under real-time ultrasound guidance to improve accuracy and safety.
60+Min
Aftercare Plan
You receive guidance on rest, activity progression, pain relief, medication precautions, and follow-up where needed.
Common Questions
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy FAQs
Everything you need to know about Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy at London Private Ultrasound.
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy?
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy uses a concentrated portion of your own blood containing platelets and growth factors. The sample is prepared during your appointment and injected under ultrasound guidance into the target tissue.
How much does PRP therapy cost?
PRP therapy starts from £699 per injection. This includes clinical assessment, ultrasound guidance, PRP preparation, injection, and aftercare guidance.
What is PRP best used for?
PRP is often used for chronic tendinopathy and selected degenerative soft-tissue problems, including tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy, and rotator cuff tendinopathy.
How is PRP different from steroid injection?
Steroid injections are anti-inflammatory and may provide quicker pain relief for selected inflammatory conditions. Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy is regenerative and aims to support tissue repair, so the benefit usually develops more gradually.
How long does PRP take to work?
PRP is not usually immediate. Some soreness can occur for a few days. Improvement often develops over 4 to 6 weeks, with further benefit over 8 to 12 weeks depending on the condition.
Can I exercise after PRP?
You will usually need a short period of rest followed by gradual return to activity. Avoid heavy loading, impact sport, or intense training until your clinician advises it is safe.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can self-refer directly online or by calling 020 7101 3377.
Clinical Information
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy: Further Reading
For patients who would like to understand more about Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy, tendon injections, and ultrasound-guided regenerative treatment, the following independent resources provide useful background information.
NICE Guidance
NICE provides interventional procedure guidance on autologous blood injection for tendinopathy, which includes platelet-rich plasma approaches.
Read NICE guidance on autologous blood injection for tendinopathyNHS Patient Information
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital explains how platelet-rich plasma is prepared from a patient’s blood and reinjected into an affected tendon.
Read NHS patient information about platelet-rich plasma injection
Accreditations & Registrations
Registered & Regulated
Our team are fully registered and regulated for practice in the United Kingdom. Our patients should expect nothing less.
- Care Quality Commission
- General Medical Council
- HCPC Registered
- Royal College of Radiologists
- Society of Radiographers
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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35,000+Patients Served
2012Harley Street Est.
Your PRP Specialists
Meet Our Musculoskeletal Team
Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy at London Private Ultrasound is delivered by clinicians experienced in musculoskeletal assessment, diagnostic imaging, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
MSK Service
Musculoskeletal Team
MSK Imaging & Guided Injection CareSpecialist assessment for joint pain, tendon problems, sports injuries, and ultrasound-guided injection therapies.
Mr Paul Watson
Lead MSK Consultant ClinicianNMP · DipMSK · DFSEM · CSP · PgCert · HCPC: PH105122 · Specialist in ultrasound-guided injection therapy and MSK assessment.
Ultrasound Consultant
Diagnostic UltrasoundSpecialist diagnostic ultrasound assessment for MSK conditions, Doppler imaging, and treatment planning.
Specialist Doctor
Medical AssessmentIntegrated medical review, treatment planning, and onward referral where clinically appropriate.
Our Clinic
The London Private Ultrasound Experience
Reassurance and peace of mind are at the heart of everything we do. Located at 27 Welbeck Street in the Harley Street medical district, with services also available at our St Albans clinic.
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Book Your Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy
Use the secure booking calendar to select your preferred clinic, date, and time. For advice on whether PRP is the right treatment for your condition, call 020 7101 3377.
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Related Services
Explore Other Joint Pain Treatments
Your clinician may recommend a different treatment depending on the scan findings, diagnosis, and clinical aim.
PRP Therapy
From £699
Use whenRegenerative treatment is suitable for selected chronic tendon or soft-tissue conditions.
PRP Therapy →Corticosteroid Injection
From £299
Use whenInflammation is the main driver of pain, swelling, or stiffness.
Steroid Injection →Hyaluronic Acid
From £399
Use whenJoint lubrication may help osteoarthritis-related pain and stiffness.
Hyaluronic Acid →Joint Aspiration
£299
Use whenFluid drainage or fluid sampling is clinically required.
Joint Aspiration →
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Three ways to book your Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy — or to find out whether PRP, corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, or aspiration is the right injection for your condition.
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