Hair loss can be a significant concern for an individual. Beauty by Doctor evaluates the biological and personal impact of hair loss by assessing the underlying causes. The treatments provided at Beauty by Doctor are tailored to address your specific clinical needs and scalp health.
Our Hair Restoration Protocol
Our hair restoration strategy includes multiple procedure stages.
Stage 1: Calecim® Professional Advanced Hair System
What it is: The serum derives from ethically collected umbilical cord lining stem cells to provide a substance that contains growth factors, proteins, and cytokines.
How it works: These topical applications are designed to support hair follicles and manage scalp inflammation while supporting the growth phase of the hair cycle.
Stage 2: SkinPen® Microneedling
What it is: SkinPen® is a medical-grade mechanical microneedling device used to create thousands of precise micro-injuries in the scalp tissue.
How it works: The microneedling process initiates a natural healing response. This may lead to improved blood flow and support for the scalp environment, while also assisting in the absorption of topical serums to encourage follicle function.
Stage 3: LED Light Therapy
What it is: Near-infrared and red wavelengths of Low-Level Light Therapy function as LLLT for therapeutic uses.
How it works: The therapy is used to manage scalp inflammation and support cellular energy, which may assist in maintaining follicle health.
Stage 4: Personalised Prescription Medications
What it is: Medical practitioners prepare personalised medications following patient-specific medical examinations.
How it works: Specific medications may be used to address individual needs by managing hormonal activity and supporting scalp circulation.
Tailored Treatments for Specific Hair Loss Concerns
We offer structured treatment plans for various hair loss conditions:
Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness, known as androgenetic alopecia, typically presents as a change in hair density at the front and top of the head. The condition primarily occurs due to genetic factors and the activity of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Without management, hair loss can progress over time. Improving hair density is the focus of clinical treatment while addressing further hair thinning.
What Causes Male Pattern Baldness?
The two main factors responsible for Male Pattern Baldness involve genetics and hormones. Most people with a genetic susceptibility show increased sensitivity of their hair follicles to DHT, derived from testosterone. The hormone DHT reacts with specific hair follicles, primarily located in the front, crown, and top areas of the head, to trigger hair thinning.
Our approach includes:
Prescription Medications: Specific medical treatments may decrease DHT activity or support hair growth capacity.
Calecim® Professional Advanced Hair System: This product uses cell growth factors to support hair follicles.
SkinPen® Microneedling: This treatment is used to address scalp condition and stimulate the area through mechanical micro-channels.
LED Light Therapy: Used to support scalp health by addressing the follicle environment.
Female Hair Loss
Thinning hair can affect the entire scalp due to hormonal shifts, nutritional factors, or physiological health changes.
Advanced Hair Thinning Treatments for Women
Patients experiencing hair thinning receive evidence-based approaches for the management of androgenetic alopecia at Beauty by Doctor in Bondi Junction, under the clinical supervision of Dr Phoebe Jones and the team.
The BBD Hair Restoration Protocol provides a range of treatment options, which include:
Calecim Professional Advanced Hair System: The serum is designed to support hair follicles and manage inflammatory responses.
SkinPen® Microneedling: This technology creates controlled micro-channels in the scalp, aimed at supporting blood circulation and allowing serum to penetrate more effectively.
LED Light Therapy: Near-infrared and red light treatments are used to manage scalp inflammation and support follicle function.
Personalised Prescription Medications: Medications tailored for each individual aim to address follicle functionality and manage hormonal responses.
Menopausal Hair Loss
Hormonal changes during menopause can affect hair density across the crown and temples. Without management, hair may continue to thin in these areas.
BBD Menopausal Hair Restoration Protocol
Our four-stage protocol at Beauty by Doctor offers tailored management for patients through the Calecim Professional Advanced Hair System and SkinPen® Microneedling.
Stage 1: Calecim® Professional Advanced Hair System
This serum provides stem cell-derived proteins which are used to support hair follicles and manage inflammation during growth phases.
Stage 2: SkinPen® Microneedling
SkinPen® Microneedling is used to stimulate a healing response and support the absorption of the Calecim system via precise micro-injuries.
Stage 3: LED Light Therapy
The therapeutic process uses red and near-infrared light energy to manage inflammation and support cellular function within the hair follicles.
Stage 4: Personalised Prescription Medications
Medical assessment allows for the creation of specific medications that help support scalp health and manage the hair growth cycle in menopausal individuals.
Long-Term Maintenance
Ongoing care is often required as menopausal hair thinning is typically a continuing process. This involves maintained therapies and topical solutions designed to support your outcomes over time.
Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss
Hormonal changes following childbirth can result in hair shedding for many women. Postpartum hair loss occurs frequently and is typically a temporary clinical event.
Common Causes of Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss
Hormonal Changes: After birth, a rapid decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels can disrupt the hair growth process, leading to increased shedding.
Nutritional Factors: Pregnancy and breastfeeding can affect levels of iron, zinc, vitamin D, and biotin, which are essential for follicle health.
Physiological Stress: The recovery process and lack of sleep can contribute to hair shedding.
Thyroid Function: Postpartum thyroid changes can disrupt hormone levels and affect hair quality.
Ozempic®-Related Hair Loss
Patients using GLP-1 medications for weight management may experience hair shedding as a side effect.
Causes of Hair Loss While Using GLP-1 Medications
Hair shedding associated with Ozempic or Wegovy is typically temporary and may be caused by several factors:
Telogen Effluvium: Rapid weight loss can cause the body to enter a stress response, where more hair follicles enter a resting state, leading to shedding several months later.
Nutritional Changes: Rapid changes in weight can affect nutrient levels, including iron, zinc, protein, and vitamins.
Metabolic Shifts: Weight loss can influence metabolism, which may indirectly affect the hair growth cycle.
Other conditions, such as genetic hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and thyroid disorders, are also assessed as potential causes.
Stress-Related Hair Loss
Physiological stress affects the hair growth cycle, which may lead to increased hair shedding.
Common Causes of Stress-Related Hair Loss
Telogen Effluvium: Significant stress can cause hair follicles to enter a resting state, resulting in shedding that becomes visible months after the event.
Nutritional Impact: Prolonged stress can interfere with appetite and nutrient absorption, potentially affecting levels of iron, proteins, and vitamins.
Hormonal Factors: The release of cortisol during stress may affect the hair development process.
Consultation for Hair Concerns
Beauty by Doctor focuses on providing individualised clinical approaches for various hair loss conditions. Contact us to schedule a consultation for an assessment of your scalp health and treatment suitability.
FAQs
How soon can I expect to see changes?
When following a treatment plan, many patients begin to observe changes in hair characteristics between 3 and 6 months. Outcomes vary between individuals.
Are the treatments generally well tolerated?
All treatments are clinically evaluated and performed under medical supervision. Suitability and potential risks are discussed during your consultation.
Will I need ongoing treatment?
Patients often require maintenance sessions to support their outcomes, particularly when managing chronic conditions such as androgenetic alopecia.
Can these treatments address all types of hair loss?
The most suitable approach requires an individual assessment, as hair thinning can result from various clinical factors. Your treatment plan is developed based on your specific diagnosis.
Suitability for treatment is determined during consultation. All medical and cosmetic procedures carry risks, and outcomes vary between individuals. While complications are uncommon, it is important that potential risks, including rare adverse events, are understood. For more information, please refer to our Treatment Complications page: https://beautybydoctor.com/pages/concerns/treatment-complications
