Non Surgical Hair Loss Treatment – Your Options

Hair loss can be a troublesome condition. It can affect self-confidence and can even lead to anxiety or depression. At YourHairDoc, we understand that treating hair loss should not take a ‘one size fits all’ approach and for the best possible results, we offer a range of surgical and non surgical hair loss treatment procedures to effectively treat thinning hair. For those with a reluctance to go under the knife, there are a range of non surgical hair loss treatment offerings available today; as technology advances, we adopt these procedures to give you the widest choice in treating your condition.

Non Surgical Hair Loss Treatment

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)

This is an effective, non-invasive treatment for both men and women who are seeking to prevent hair loss and to encourage new hair growth. It comes in the form of a light cap device which can be used in the clinic or at home for your convenience. It stimulates hair growth via a red light which is emitted by the cap’s laser diodes and is absorbed by the skin and hair cells.  We also have a higher-powered laser device which we offer in-clinic for those who require a more aggressive form of treatment.

Finasteride

Finasteride (Propecia) is a medical oral supplement which can be used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss only. Finasteride should never be taken by a woman or a child. It may take up to 3 months or longer before your symptoms improve so this is a longer-term solution. Finasteride is most suitable for those who are experience the early onsets of hair thinning. There can be side-effects with the use of Finasteride and it is important to discuss these at your no obligation consultation with Dr. Somji.

Minoxidil

Minoxidil solution is a topical treatment which promotes hair growth in both men and women experiencing gradually thinning hair or gradual hair loss at the top of the head. Minoxidil is a vasodilator. It is not known how Minoxidil solution stimulates scalp hair growth but it’s thought that it dilates the blood vessels in the scalp, potentially improving follicle function and stimulating hair growth.

Cosmetic treatment

Scalp trichopigmentation (STP) or scalp micropigmentation (SMP)

This is a cosmetic solution to give the appearance of a newly shaved scalp, thicker looking hair or to disguise scarring on the scalp. It involves the application of tiny tattooed dots, which are carefully matched to your own, natural hair colour. This treatment offers the appearance of a much fuller head of hear and can be offered as a temporary or permanent solution.

After considering your options you may end up opting for a surgical treatment, as a permanent fix to your issues.FUE is a surgical hair transplant procedure which takes a healthy hair from a donor site on the scalp and grafts this in to areas which need restoration. FUT involves a technique where a thin strip of healthy hair-bearing skin is harvested (usually from the back of the scalp) and groups of follicles from this strip are transplanted to an area of hair loss. More informartion is available on surgical solutions on this website.

Before any treatment for hair loss, Dr. Somji will invite you to a pre-treatment, no obligation consultation so that he can discuss your individual concerns, medical history and desired results. This vital step on your journey to thicker and fuller hair, will determine the course of action to be taken for optimum results and will arm you with all the necessary information to make an informed decision about your treatment.

Meet us today to discuss non surgical hair loss treatment plans available for you. To book a consultation with Dr. Somji, contact us on 0208 418 0362