Concern
Hair
Loss
Affecting 50% of men and 40% of women by age 50
Hair loss is one of the most psychologically impactful aesthetic concerns. Fotona HairRestart laser and PRP therapy stimulate dormant hair follicles and strengthen thinning hair — without surgery or daily medication.
Understanding the Concern
Types of Hair Loss & What Causes Them
Androgenetic alopecia (male/female pattern hair loss) is the most common type, affecting approximately 50% of men and 40% of women by age 50. In men, it presents as a receding hairline and crown thinning. In women, it typically causes diffuse thinning across the top of the scalp while maintaining the frontal hairline. It is driven by genetic sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which miniaturises hair follicles over time.
Telogen effluvium is temporary diffuse shedding triggered by a physiological shock — illness, surgery, significant stress, childbirth, nutritional deficiency, or medication changes. The hair growth cycle is disrupted, pushing a large number of follicles into the resting (telogen) phase simultaneously. Hair typically regrows once the trigger is resolved.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing patchy hair loss. It can affect any hair-bearing area and ranges from small patches to complete scalp or body hair loss. Understanding your specific type of hair loss is essential for choosing the right treatment approach.
Why Treatment Matters
Early Intervention Preserves More Hair
Hair loss is progressive. For androgenetic alopecia, the earlier treatment begins, the more hair can be preserved. Once a follicle has been miniaturised for too long, it becomes permanently dormant and cannot be revived. Treatments that work by stimulating existing follicles are most effective when there are still active (even if weakened) follicles to stimulate.
Modern non-surgical treatments cannot create new hair where follicles have been completely lost, but they can strengthen thinning hair, slow or halt further loss, and in many cases reactivate dormant follicles to produce thicker, more visible hair. Setting realistic expectations is important — full restoration is not achievable without surgical transplantation.
Treatment Comparison
Hair Loss Treatments Compared
Fotona HairRestart
Fotona HairRestart uses the Er:YAG laser to deliver controlled thermal pulses to the scalp, increasing blood flow to hair follicles and stimulating the cellular processes involved in hair growth. The laser energy reaches the dermal papilla — the structure at the base of each follicle responsible for hair regeneration — creating a favourable environment for dormant follicles to re-enter the active growth (anagen) phase. Treatment is painless and requires no downtime. A course of 5-7 sessions is typically recommended.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
PRP therapy involves drawing a small amount of your blood, processing it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, then injecting the concentrated plasma directly into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles. The growth factors (PDGF, VEGF, EGF) stimulate follicular stem cells, increase blood supply, and prolong the active growth phase. Multiple studies demonstrate increased hair count and thickness after 3-4 sessions. Maintenance injections every 6-12 months sustain results.
Minoxidil
Finasteride
Hair Transplant (FUE/FUT)
Hair transplantation surgically relocates permanent hair follicles (typically from the back of the scalp) to areas of thinning or baldness. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) harvests individual follicular units, leaving minimal scarring. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) removes a strip of donor tissue. Both methods produce natural-looking, permanent results but are costly and require 6-12 months for full growth. Best for advanced hair loss where follicles are no longer viable for stimulation-based treatments.
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
LLLT uses red or near-infrared light at specific wavelengths to stimulate cellular metabolism in hair follicles through photobiomodulation. Available as clinical devices and home-use caps/combs. FDA-cleared for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women. Evidence shows modest improvement in hair density with consistent use (2-3 times per week over 3-6+ months). Works best as a complement to other treatments.
Why 99 Medispa
Combined Approach for Best Results
At 99 Medispa Sydney, we offer both Fotona HairRestart laser and PRP therapy — two complementary approaches that work through different mechanisms. Combining them often produces better results than either treatment alone. Our practitioners have over 20 years of experience and will honestly assess your hair loss stage and what level of improvement is realistically achievable.
为您解答
常见问题
Hair loss can have several causes. Androgenetic alopecia is driven by genetic sensitivity to DHT and commonly causes pattern thinning. Telogen effluvium is temporary diffuse shedding after triggers such as illness, stress, childbirth, or nutritional deficiency. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes patchy loss. Identifying the pattern is important before treatment.
99 Medispa offers Fotona HairRestart and PRP therapy. Fotona HairRestart uses controlled Er:YAG laser pulses to support scalp blood flow and follicular activity. PRP concentrates growth factors from your own blood and injects them at follicular level. The treatments may be combined because they work through complementary mechanisms.
Fotona HairRestart has no downtime. PRP treatment may cause minimal injection-site soreness. Both approaches allow you to return to normal activities promptly, and your practitioner will explain any aftercare before treatment.
Fotona HairRestart and PRP can suit men and women with early to moderate thinning where follicles are still viable. They can strengthen thinning hair and support dormant follicles, but they cannot create new hair where follicles have been permanently lost. A consultation helps set realistic expectations for your hair-loss stage.
Book a complimentary consultation with 99 Medispa in Sydney CBD. A practitioner will assess your hair-loss pattern, stage, and likely cause, then discuss Fotona HairRestart, PRP, or a combination plan.
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Your consultation includes a detailed assessment of your hair loss pattern, stage, and likely cause. We discuss realistic expectations, treatment options, and create a personalised plan that may include laser, PRP, or a combination approach.
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Location
Sydney, NSW
Technologies
Fotona + PRP
Timeline
3-6 Months to Results
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