A Doctor Who Has Been Through It Himself
I understand hair loss from both sides of the consultation table. Having experienced it personally, I know the frustration of conflicting advice, ineffective treatments and feeling like a number rather than a patient.
That experience shaped how I approach hair restoration at Aesthetics Doctor. Every consultation is thorough, honest and unhurried. Every treatment plan is built on a clinical diagnosis — not assumptions.
You will always know exactly what you are being treated for and why.
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Medical-Grade Hair Restoration Treatments
PRP - Platelet-Rich Plasma
PRP uses a small sample of your own blood, which is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the plasma and its natural growth factors. This is then injected into thinning areas of the scalp, where it aims to support the follicles and encourage the natural hair growth cycle. Some clinical studies have reported improvement over a course of treatment, though results vary from person to person. PRP is suitable for many men and women, but a consultation is needed to assess whether it is right for your type of hair loss.
PRF - Platelet-Rich Fibrin
PRF is a variation of PRP. The blood is spun at a lower speed, which retains additional components including white blood cells and a fibrin matrix. This matrix can help hold growth factors at the injection site so they are released more gradually. Whether PRP or PRF is more appropriate for you depends on your individual presentation, which I assess at consultation.
DHT Blocker Therapy
The majority of hair loss in both men and women is driven by a single hormone — dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. It binds to follicle receptors, gradually miniaturising each hair until it stops growing entirely. PRP stimulates the follicle. DHT blockers stop the hormone that's attacking it. Used together, they address both the symptom and the cause simultaneously — which is why combined protocols in clinical studies consistently outperform either treatment alone.
DHT blockers can be used orally or topically subject to individual need. Either version will require a thorough consultation, prescription and monitoring which I provide.
Exosomes - Advanced Regenerative Therapy
Exosomes are small signalling vesicles involved in how cells communicate during tissue repair. In hair restoration they are used as part of some treatment plans to support the scalp environment. Exosome therapy for hair loss is an emerging area, and suitability varies from patient to patient. If it may be appropriate for you, I will discuss it in detail during your consultation, including what it involves and what can realistically be expected
The Signature Protocol
Hair loss often has more than one cause, so I frequently use a combined approach rather than a single treatment. Depending on your diagnosis, this may bring together PRP or PRF, DHT-blocker therapy where clinically appropriate, and other supportive treatments, coordinated into one plan over several months. Because every case is different, the plan is built around your assessment rather than a fixed package. I'll talk you through what's suitable for you at your consultation.
Who Do I Treat?
Hair loss presents differently in every patient. Before any treatment is recommended, I carry out a thorough medical assessment to identify the underlying cause — because the right diagnosis determines everything that follows.
1. Male Pattern Baldness — Androgenetic Alopecia
The most prevalent form of hair loss in men, affecting an estimated 50% of males over the age of 50 in the UK. Caused by a genetic sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which progressively miniaturises hair follicles until they stop producing hair entirely. Early intervention is critical — once a follicle is lost, it cannot be recovered. A combined protocol of PRP and DHT blocker therapy offers the most clinically effective non-surgical approach currently available.
2. Female Hair Thinning — Female Pattern Hair Loss
One of the most undertreated conditions in aesthetic medicine. Female hair loss is frequently hormonal in origin — influenced by oestrogen fluctuations, thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency or polycystic ovary syndrome — and requires a thorough medical assessment before any treatment is appropriate. I take a diagnostic-first approach to every female patient, ensuring the treatment plan addresses the actual cause rather than the visible symptom.
3. Alopecia Areata
An autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, causing patchy or widespread hair loss. Alopecia areata can affect men, women and children of any age and often carries a significant psychological burden. PRP has demonstrated measurable results in clinical studies for suitable candidates, stimulating follicular activity and reducing the autoimmune response in the scalp. Every patient is assessed individually before treatment is recommended.
4. Stress-Related Hair Loss — Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium occurs when a physiological or psychological stressor — major surgery, serious illness, bereavement, extreme weight loss or prolonged anxiety — pushes a disproportionate number of hair follicles into the resting phase simultaneously. The result is diffuse shedding, often appearing two to three months after the triggering event. While frequently self-limiting, medical intervention with PRP and targeted nutritional support can significantly accelerate recovery and prevent chronic progression.
5. Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss — Postpartum Alopecia
Postpartum hair loss affects the majority of women in the months following childbirth, driven by the sharp drop in oestrogen that occurs after delivery. For most women the condition resolves naturally within six to twelve months. For those experiencing prolonged or severe shedding, PRP combined with nutritional assessment and support offers a safe, effective and non-hormonal route to recovery — with no contraindications for breastfeeding mothers following appropriate assessment.
6. Hair Loss Following Weight Loss or GLP-1 Medication
An increasingly common and frequently overlooked presentation. Rapid or significant weight loss — whether through dietary intervention, bariatric surgery or GLP-1 receptor agonists — can trigger substantial hair shedding through a combination of nutritional deficiency, caloric restriction and metabolic stress. As GLP-1 prescribing continues to rise across the UK, this is a presentation I am seeing with growing regularity. A combined protocol addressing both the nutritional deficit and follicular stimulation delivers the most effective outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between PRP and PRF? PRP is produced by spinning blood at a higher speed to isolate platelets. PRF uses a slower spin, retaining more growth factors and producing a denser concentrate that releases more slowly into the scalp. PRF delivers a more sustained result. I will advise which is more appropriate for your presentation at consultation.
How many sessions will I need? Most patients require a minimum of three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart before meaningful regrowth is visible. Patients on The Signature Protocol receive a full three-month coordinated treatment plan. Maintenance sessions every three to six months are recommended thereafter.
Is the treatment painful? Topical anaesthetic is applied to the scalp before any injections. Most patients describe mild pressure or a tingling sensation. Significant pain is uncommon. Any post-treatment tenderness typically resolves within 24 hours.
How soon will I see results? Hair grows slowly. Most patients notice reduced shedding within the first four to six weeks and visible regrowth from session three onwards. Full results are typically assessed at six months. The Signature Protocol is designed to deliver measurable improvement within the three month treatment window.
Can women have this treatment? Yes. Female hair loss is common and frequently undertreated. The causes differ from male pattern baldness and require a different clinical approach. I conduct a full medical consultation before recommending any treatment for female patients.
What is the difference between PRP and a hair transplant? A hair transplant surgically relocates follicles from a donor area. It is irreversible and involves significant cost and downtime. PRP is non-surgical, stimulates existing follicles, and is best suited to patients in the early to mid stages of hair loss where viable follicles remain. The two are not mutually exclusive — many surgeons recommend PRP post-transplant to maximise graft survival.
Do I need medication alongside PRP? Not always. For patients with androgenetic alopecia, combining PRP with a DHT blocker produces significantly better outcomes than PRP alone — because it addresses both the symptom and the cause. I will advise whether medication is appropriate for you at consultation.
Is PRP safe? Yes. Because PRP uses your own blood, the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is negligible. The procedure is performed under sterile clinical conditions by a GMC-registered doctor. Serious complications are extremely rare.
What makes The Signature Protocol different from a standard PRP course? A standard PRP course stimulates the follicle. The Signature Protocol does that and more — combining PRP with exosomes to amplify regeneration at a cellular level, and DHT blocker therapy to eliminate the hormonal driver of hair loss at its source. It addresses every mechanism of hair loss simultaneously. It is the most comprehensive non-surgical hair restoration protocol I offer and the one I would choose for myself.
Why should I choose a GMC-registered doctor over a beauty clinic? Hair loss is a medical condition with multiple potential causes — hormonal, genetic, nutritional, autoimmune. A doctor is trained to diagnose the cause first. That distinction matters because the wrong treatment for the wrong type of hair loss will produce no result regardless of how well it is administered. Every patient at Aesthetics Doctor receives a clinical diagnosis before any treatment is recommended.
