Pattern Hair Loss, or Androgenetic Alopecia, affects both men and women. Alopecia is genetic and is caused by high levels of the hormone Dihydrotestosterone. If its present in elevated levels, this hormone causes hair follicles to shrink, which can affect hair growth.

Male hair loss starts with a receding hairline and thinning of the hair around the crown of the head. If left untreated, it will result in complete baldness. Baldness in women is more uncommon, with hair loss often beginning in the central area of the scalp.

At SKIN CLUB Cosmetic Doctors, our experienced practitioners assess each individual’s case to determine the best course of action to maintain and grow back their hair. They first look at the patient’s medical and family history to identify any underlying causes that may be the causing hair loss. After this consultation, the patient undergoes baseline medical blood testing to assess their bodily functions and nutritional status. Finally, our doctors identify the affected hair and scalp regions, and evaluate which lotions, medications and platelet-rich plasma therapies will have the best effect, to devise a personalised medical hair loss treatment plan.

With this holistic approach, investigating all causes for an individual’s hair loss, SKIN CLUB Cosmetic Doctors ensures that your individual treatment plan is appropriate, effective and evidence-based.

Platelet-rich plasma is a cosmetic injectable treatment that uses a patient’s own blood to stimulate hair follicle growth and thickness. First, our practitioner quickly and painlessly takes a small sample of the patient’s blood. Then we use our state-of-the-art equipment to extract the nutrients and blood components necessary to produce the platelet-rich plasma. We then re-inject the platelets and plasma into the middle layer of the skin on the scalp. The platelet-rich plasma contains growth factors and stem cell-stimulating cells, which rejuvenate the hair follicles and promote hair growth.

The procedure eventually reinvigorates the hair cycle, prompting the body to grow new follicles and improving the thickness of the hair on the scalp. Treatment must be performed every 3-4 weeks for between 3-8 sessions to acheive optimal results.

Platelet-rich plasma treatment is a very safe procedure, and when performed by our experienced cosmetic doctors you can expect excellent results. The procedure is relatively pain-free, with patients only feeling a small pinch during the procedure. If requested, we can use an injectable or local anaesthetic to numb the injection site. You may experience mild swelling and bruising after treatment, but this should dissipate within seven days.

The results from platelet-rich plasma treatment will start becoming visible within 3-6 months after treatment begins. Growth factors take time to stimulate the hair follicles completely, so a minimum of eight months is required to see significant benefits.