Understanding hair regrowth treatment
Regrowth is possible where follicles are miniaturised but still alive. Where follicles have been lost entirely over many years, the realistic aim shifts to preserving and thickening what remains.
Medical therapy forms the base of any regrowth plan, because it acts on the process driving miniaturisation. In-clinic procedures add growth-factor stimulation to that base; used alone, their benefit is usually short-lived.
Progress is slow by nature — the hair cycle dictates the pace — so standardised photographs at three-month intervals are more reliable than day-to-day impressions.
This may suit you if
- Reducing density at the crown or parting
- Miniaturised, thinner hairs replacing thicker ones
- Patients whose underlying cause has been identified and addressed
- Those able to commit to at least six months of treatment
What happens at the clinic
- 1
Diagnosis first
The type and stage of hair loss is established, since regrowth potential differs between diagnoses.
- 2
Medical base
Topical and, where appropriate, oral treatment is prescribed with a clear explanation of how long it takes to work.
- 3
In-clinic stimulation
PRP, GFC or mesotherapy sessions are scheduled as an adjunct where indicated.
- 4
Photographic review
Progress is reviewed with standardised photographs at three-month intervals and the plan adjusted.
Aftercare
- Consistency with daily treatment matters more than any single session
- Avoid harsh chemical services during active treatment
- Report any irritation rather than stopping treatment abruptly
- Keep review appointments so the plan can be adjusted on evidence
Possible side effects
- Initial shedding phase with some treatments
- Scalp irritation or dryness from topicals
- Variable individual response to procedures
- Loss of gains if maintenance is stopped in progressive hair loss