Hair

Hair Loss

At SkinLab Aesthetics Clinic we’re experts in hair restoration. For those who are noticing thinning or balding hair, but do not yet need a hair transplant, or are not suitable candidates for one, we offer men & women PRP Therapy as well as Finasteride tablets for men only.

Finasteride tablets have proven to be an effective treatment for hair loss caused by male pattern baldness. Taken as a daily tablet. It works for 90% of men when taken continuously, halting hair loss and in some cases stimulating regrowth. Our on site pharmacy Drugs4Delivery.com can offer a one stop on site supply after a consultation with us and continue to deliver out your tablets for free. For more information please contact us, via email enquiries@skinlabaesthetics.co.uk or alternatively by telephone 01472241990.

PRP Therapy

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Our clinic can help patients suffering from hair loss to recover fast with the help of non-surgical procedures such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. PRP is one of the most effective and safe treatments used to cure hair loss. PRP for hair promote hair growth when injected into the scalp.

How Does PRP work?

A small blood sample is taken from the person being treated and put into a centrifuge that spins at high speed. This process separates platelets from other blood components. The concentration of platelets is then injected into the area of the person's body that needs to be treated. The injection contains a high concentration of platelets, which can be from 5 to 10 times more than the untreated blood. The platelets will trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle and increasing the thickness of the hair shaft. Sometimes this approach is combined with other hair loss procedures or medications.

The three step process of PRP therapy

The three step process of PRP therapy

PRP therapy process

PRP therapy is a three-step process. Most PRP therapy requires three treatments 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are required every 4–6 months.

Step 1

Your blood is drawn — typically from your arm — and put into a centrifuge (a machine that spins rapidly to separate fluids of different densities).

Step 2

After about 10 minutes in the centrifuge, your blood will have separated into in three layers:

  • platelet-poor plasma

  • platelet-rich plasma

  • red blood cells

Step 3

The platelet-rich plasma is drawn up into a syringe and then injected into areas of the scalp that need increased hair growth.

Who should not opt for PRP?

It is true that PRP therapy yields great results but it is not for everyone especially for the people who have lost all hair because it does not help in growing new hair on a bald area.

Can someone do other treatment simultaneously?

Along with this treatment one can take other medications such as propecia and minoxidil.

PRP therapy for men

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PRP is a totally naturally procedure and does not use any other derivatives or materials. Today, about 70% of men in the UK are suffering from hair loss. For few it starts at an early age but most men experience hair loss by the age of 60. PRP therapy is innovative non-surgical treatment that is suitable for men and takes only 80 minutes to complete.

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PRP therapy for women

PRP therapy offers an opportunity for women who are suffering from hair thinning or female pattern baldness. However, the results will vary from patients to patients.

Before and after

Before the PRP treatment:

  • Avoid alcohol, cigarette, blood thinning supplements and pain-killer

  • Stay hydrated the whole week before the procedure

  • Recommended to drink 6 glasses of water per day

  • Wash your hair in the morning on the day of procedure

After the PRP treatment:

  • Avoid heavy exercise

  • Shampoo your hair the very next day after the procedure

  • Don’t use styling products for 24 hours

  • Wear hat to protect from UV rays

  • Avoid alcohol, smoking, medications and supplements

What could be the risk factors?

As PRP is actually a concentration of your own cell there is minimal safety concerns. There can be some temporary risks associated with this treatment. These are:

  • Mild swelling

  • Infection (very rare)

  • Blood clot

  • Allergic reaction

  • Pain in the injured area

  • Skin discoloration

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