Will these treatments work if I am completely bald?

No. Regenerative therapy requires living hair follicles. Areas where follicles have been entirely lost (smooth, completely bald skin) need hair transplant by a specialist — not regenerative scalp treatment.

When will I see results?

Hair grows in slow cycles. Reduced shedding can show within weeks; visibly increased density and hair calibre typically develop over 3–6 months and continue with maintenance. We are honest at consultation about what realistic outcomes look like.

Should I see a GP or dermatologist?

For sudden, severe, or atypical hair loss; scarring patterns; or when blood-test indications matter (suspected thyroid, iron, or hormonal contributors), GP / dermatology / trichology assessment is the right first step. Many androgenetic alopecia patients also benefit from prescription medical treatment from a GP or specialist alongside aesthetic care.

Is Seffihair a hair transplant?

No. Seffihair is an autologous regenerative scalp treatment using your own adipose-derived tissue. It is one option within a wider plan; it is not a hair transplant and does not replicate what surgical follicular transfer achieves. Outcomes vary between individuals.

Will treatment work on darker skin types?

Yes. Scalp regenerative protocols work similarly across skin types; particular care is taken with energy-based settings.

Can I combine these treatments with finasteride or minoxidil?

Often yes, with appropriate coordination through your GP or dermatologist. Combination approaches are common.

Is the treatment painful?

Most patients describe mild scalp tenderness during and after treatment. Topical numbing is used where appropriate.

Hair Thinning Treatment in London

What it is

What Is Hair Thinning?

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Each hair follicle goes through cycles of growth (anagen), transition (catagen), and rest (telogen) before shedding and starting a new cycle. In androgenetic alopecia, susceptible follicles gradually miniaturise — each successive cycle produces a slightly thinner, shorter hair — until eventually the follicle no longer produces visible hair. This produces the characteristic pattern of male and female hair loss.

Dr Bhavin Garara’s approach is layered: support the follicles still producing hair (most responsive to regenerative treatment), advise on medical-grade options that have the strongest evidence base, and route honestly to specialist care where appropriate.

Where it shows

Patterns of Hair Loss

Identifying the pattern at consultation guides what is realistic to expect from treatment.

Male pattern (Norwood scale)
Recession at the temples and crown, often beginning in the twenties or thirties.
Female pattern (Ludwig / Sinclair scale)
Diffuse thinning across the crown with preserved frontal hairline, often beginning in midlife or perimenopause.
Mixed patterns
Combinations of the above, including frontal fibrosing alopecia (a scarring pattern best assessed by trichology / dermatology).

What causes it

What Causes Androgenetic Alopecia?

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Genetics
Inheritance is the dominant factor. Family history on both sides matters.
2
Hormones
Androgens (notably dihydrotestosterone, DHT) drive follicle miniaturisation in susceptible follicles. Hormonal changes during perimenopause are a common trigger in women.
3
Age
Cumulative miniaturisation shows over years and decades.
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Other contributors
Stress, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid disease, and certain medications can accelerate or unmask thinning.
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Why early intervention matters
Once a follicle is fully lost, regenerative treatment cannot bring it back. Early treatment — while follicles are miniaturising but still alive — has the strongest outcomes.

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Dr Garara's approach

How Dr Bhavin Garara Treats Hair Thinning

At the clinics in London, Dr Garara assesses pattern, severity, family history, and any indicators that warrant medical investigation (sudden onset, atypical pattern, scarring features, blood-test indications). The plan is realistic — combining regenerative scalp treatments, medical-grade home care, and where appropriate referral for prescription medical treatment (such as oral or topical finasteride / minoxidil under a GP, dermatologist, or specialist) or hair transplant by a specialist.

Anatomy-led assessmentTreatment plans built around your unique facial structure and movement.
Personalised planCombinations chosen for your skin, goals, and lifestyle — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Natural resultsA refreshed, well-rested version of you — never a frozen or over-treated look.

Features

Treatment Options

PRP, platelet-derived exosomes, Seffihair (autologous regenerative scalp treatment), polynucleotides, multi-ingredient mesotherapy, microneedling, prescription medical management via GP / dermatology, and hair-transplant referral.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Autologous treatment prepared from your own blood. PRP is understood to support the scalp microenvironment around miniaturising follicles, and a body of clinical evidence supports its use.

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Platelet-derived exosomes

Autologous, derived from the patient’s own platelets. Distinct from PRP — different mechanism, different administration. Not “advanced PRP.”

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Seffihair — autologous regenerative scalp treatment

The clinic’s autologous regenerative scalp treatment using the patient’s own adipose-derived tissue. Suitability is decided carefully at consultation; outcomes vary between individuals.

Polynucleotides (Rejuran®)

Long-chain DNA fragments injected into the scalp are understood to act as a “repair signal” supporting fibroblasts in the scalp tissue.

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Multi-ingredient mesotherapy (NCTF, klardie)

Multi-ingredient products combining hyaluronic acid with amino acids, peptides, vitamins, and DNA-derived components — delivered to the scalp environment.

Microneedling (radiofrequency or mechanical)

Sylfirm X delivered carefully on the scalp encourages microcirculation and supports the local environment. Mechanical microneedling can enhance topical delivery.

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Medical-grade home and prescription treatments

Topical minoxidil (over-the-counter) is well-evidenced. Prescription medical treatments — oral or topical finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil — are best discussed and managed through a GP, dermatologist, or specialist hair clinic.

Hair transplant — when it is the right answer

For areas where follicles have been entirely lost, hair transplant by a specialist is the appropriate intervention. The clinic does not perform hair transplant surgery.

Treatment is layered — autologous regenerative therapies (PRP, exosomes, Seffihair), polynucleotides and multi-ingredient mesotherapy, supportive radiofrequency microneedling, and medical / surgical referral where indicated.