Hair Loss Treatment for Men
Dr Epameinondas Bonaros is a hair transplant surgeon and hair restoration specialist in
Glasgow with extensive experience treating hair loss in men.
We offer a range of hair loss treatments for men, whether you need to slow or reverse hair loss,
address a receding hairline or patchy beard, or restore lost hair.
Identify the cause of your hair loss and find the right male hair loss treatment.
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Our Hair Loss Treatments for Men
Once you notice signs of hair loss, it is vital to act quickly. We can help reduce the appearance of a male receding hairline, slow hair loss or the hair thinning process and promote hair growth. If you are dealing with hereditary hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness, we can find a solution for you.
These are some of the male pattern hair loss treatments on offer at our Glasgow clinic:
FUE Hair Transplant for Scalp Restoration
Our male hair replacement procedure can treat thinning hair, a receding hairline, and numerous other hair loss issues.
Dr Bonaros is a highly experienced surgeon specialising in the highly effective FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) procedure. This hair loss treatment harvests hair follicles one by one from the back of the head and implants them into bald spots on the crown, mid-scalp or hairline.
This method of follicular unit excision is less invasive than others, and Dr Bonaros performs the procedure without sutures to reduce recovery time and discomfort. Additionally, with our WAW Duo FUE system, we achieve high-density beard transplants by extracting robust grafts with minimal trauma, ensuring a fuller, natural appearance.
Beard Transplant
A sparse or patchy beard doesn’t need to be a source of shame. If your beard thinning is due to a family history or scarring slowing hair regrowth, we offer a specialised FUE beard hair transplant in Glasgow to replace thin or absent facial hair.
Body Hair Transplant
Hair loss can affect the entire body. Our body hair implant procedure is ideal for people with thinning hair on the chest, abdomen, or pubic area.
For this procedure, we use the FUE method to extract individual hair follicles and mix this with existing body hair to increase the density of the new hair distribution.
Hair Loss Medication
Surgery isn’t the only option for hair loss. There are a variety of alternatives, prescription and over-the-counter hair loss treatments, available to those who suffer from hair thinning male pattern baldness, reduced hair health, and other conditions. These medications include:
- Minoxidil: Initially utilised as part of a treatment protocol for hypertension, it was found to deliver unintentional excessive growth of hair on the body. This led to the development of an over-the-counter topical formulation with minoxidil as the active ingredient and prescribed oral minoxidil. Minoxidil has since become one of the leading treatments for male pattern baldness.
Finasteride: Oral and topical finasteride is often used to treat male pattern baldness and is most effective on the crown of the head. Finasteride’s mechanism of action is blocking the type II 5 alpha reductase enzyme, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). While the treatment is generally well-tolerated, it has rare side effects, including depression and low libido.
Dutasteride: Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor and is one of the best prescription drug treatments to improve hair loss for male pattern baldness because it slows down the hair loss process. However, it can have rare side effects in some patients, including depression, testicular pain and decreased sexual function, such as erectile dysfunction.
Minoxidil and finasteride can also be prescribed as a combined treatment to stimulate hair regrowth and maintain healthy hair.
Use our online assessment form or contact us to book a consultation to
find out if you are suitable for an FUE hair transplant in our Scotland clinic. We do both in-person and Zoom consultations.
Hair Restoration for Men — FAQs
We believe in transparency and giving our patients all the information they need to make an informed decision about treating male pattern baldness and other forms of hair loss. We listen when our patients talk, and these are the questions we hear the most often:
What are the most common types of hair loss in men?
These are some of the conditions affecting some of our patients. If you are unsure whether you are experiencing any of these, get in touch with Dr Bonaros for a diagnosis and men’s hair restoration treatment plan tailored to you.
Androgenetic Alopecia
Otherwise known as male pattern baldness, this hair loss type affects millions worldwide and is the most common reason for thinning hair.
Androgenetic alopecia in men presents as the typical receding hairline pattern and is accompanied by hair loss from the top and front of the head.
Alopecia Areata
This common autoimmune disorder leads to unpredictable and patchy hair loss. In most cases, bald patches form when small quarter-size areas of hair fall out at a time.
While alopecia areata may start as just one bald spot or a few patches at the beginning, alopecia areata can ultimately affect wider areas of the scalp.
Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia
This is a type of hair loss that is accompanied by scarring. It’s often the result of a group of disorders that destroys hair follicles and replace them with scar tissue.
This condition can either develop gradually and go unnoticed for long periods or progress rapidly while accompanied by scalp irritation such as itching, burning and pain.
Involutional Alopecia
This genetic condition develops when men start experiencing thinning hair as they age and is usually accompanied by a family history of male pattern baldness. As more hair follicles enter the resting phase, the remaining hair becomes shorter, and hair density is reduced.
Traction Alopecia
Traction alopecia is caused by ongoing strain on hair follicles, often due to certain hairstyles, braiding, or dreadlocks. This tension can pull out hair, harm the follicles, and inhibit new hair growth. If addressed early, hair regrowth is often possible by avoiding tight hairstyles.
Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium commonly causes only temporary hair loss and is caused by various factors, including surgery, weight loss and iron deficiency. Unlike male pattern baldness, you can permanently reverse it by addressing the cause.
Can medical conditions or other factors cause hair loss?
Our hair is affected by various factors in our life, such as:
Hormonal Imbalances
Excess androgens (male sex hormones) contribute to male pattern baldness. This is related to an increase in an androgen called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT binds to hair follicles and stops hair growth, and it may also decrease the life span of a hair follicle overall.
Thyroid Problems
Both hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) cause hormonal imbalance, which results in hair loss or hair thinning.
Thyroid-related autoimmune diseases, such as Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, can also limit new hair from growing.
Scalp Infection
Many scalp conditions and infections can cause hair loss. These include:
- Folliculitis
- Ringworm
- Piedra
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Scalp psoriasis
Certain Medications
A number of medications can cause drug-induced hair loss as a side effect or allergic reaction.
Some medications that can potentially make men lose hair include blood-thinning medications, beta and calcium channel blockers, anti-inflammatories, and drugs for depression.
Trichotillomania
This condition is also known as hair-pulling disorder and is thought to be closely related to obsessive-compulsive disorder and other types of anxiety disorders.
It is characterised by urges to compulsively pull out hair from the scalp area, eyebrows, eyelashes and other areas of the body, which is often accompanied by a sense of relief or pleasure.
Nutrient Deficiencies
Deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals can lead to hair loss and reduced hair growth. These compounds usually aid in the growth cycle and cellular turnover.
Insufficient protein, vitamin D, biotin, collagen, zinc and iron are deficiencies that can cause hair loss.
Physical Trauma and Stress
When your body is under severe physical stress, the natural growth phase cycle of hair growth can be disrupted, leading to hair loss.
A shock to the system — such as a severe accident, surgery, or serious illness — can also shock the hair follicles and cause hair loss that may occur even months after the stressful event.
Are all types of hair loss treatable?
No, not every type of hair loss can be treated, but there are still treatment options that can reverse the hair loss or at least slow down further hair loss.
In your consultation with Dr Bonaros, he will assess your unique situation. This includes a medical review as well as scalp and physical exams. He can then suggest a treatment to reduce hair loss that is best suited to you.
Will transplanting hair prevent further hair loss?
Hair transplantations for men do rebuild thinning areas but do not stop future hair loss in other areas.
Transplanted hair will grow permanently and consistently, but there’s always the chance that you will continue losing your native or non-transplanted hair. To address this, non-surgical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help maintain and support overall hair density. These options should be considered as a starting point or in conjunction with men’s hair transplant surgery to treat hair loss. Most patients can see their final cosmetic results after a few months.
How is the FUE transplant procedure done?
The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a surgical procedure that doesn’t require sutures. Hair follicles are harvested one by one under local anaesthesia and implanted into bald spots on the crown, middle of scalp or hairline, or on other parts of the face or body.
The FUE procedure extracts healthy hair follicles manually or with a motorised punch from the donor area. This donor area is usually located on the back and sides of the head, where the hair is genetically more resistant to male pattern baldness.
Do the results of hair implants for men look natural?
FUE’s natural-looking results are one reason it has become one of the more popular surgical hair loss treatments.
Since there is minimal, virtually invisible scarring, you can wear your hair in various styles after your treatment — including shorter cuts. Unlike other surgical treatment options where there is a clearly distinguishable donor scar, FUE subtly subtracts follicles so the tiny scar dots are imperceptible.
What is the cost of male hair transplants?
If you’re interested in a men’s hair transplant in the UK, you may have noticed that there is no set men’s hair transplant cost. This is because the pricing is generally based on the number of grafts needed for each individual patient — and every situation is unique.
Beware of clinics that offer discounts based on volume or perform more than one procedure at a time. This can potentially lead to you having work done by poorly trained technicians. At our Glasgow clinic, our hair transplant procedure is performed by Dr Bonaros himself, so you can rest assured that you will be in good hands.
Request a personalised quote with an estimated male hair transplant cost using our Online Assessment Form. We also offer financing options so you don’t have to wait for a fabled ‘someday’ to regain your confidence.
What non-invasive hair loss treatments are available?
If you are not a good candidate for male hair transplant surgery or you’re not quite ready to take this step, we also offer different treatments to stimulate hair growth that are non-invasive. These include medication prescriptions, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and platelet-rich plasma.
Ultimately, the best hair loss treatment for men will differ from patient to patient. Book a consultation with Dr Bonaros for a personalised treatment plan.
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Dr Bonaros: For a Bespoke Male Hair Loss Treatment in the UK
At Dr Bonaros Hair Transplant Clinic, we aim to provide honest, responsible and ethical advice tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
So you can expect the following from us:
Trusted Expertise: Dr Bonaros is Scotland’s only full member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). This global medical association focuses on maintaining the highest standards of medical practice and medical ethics in hair restoration. He is also a full member of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (BAHRS), which upholds high professional standards among men’s hair loss treatment professionals in the British Isles.
A Personalised Experience: The entire hair transplantation procedure is performed with Dr Bonaros as the lead surgeon. Other establishments leave these critical steps in the hands of hair technicians. We proudly offer a personalised approach to treating male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness with hair restoration and hair replacement for men and women.
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