Hair Loss FAQs

Yes - If you're experiencing changes such as thinning, increased shedding or a widening parting, we can discuss what you've noticed and help you understand the options available. Where appropriate, we may also recommend speaking with your GP or another healthcare professional.

We’ll discuss your hair loss concerns and talk through your expectations. We will look at your hair and scalp by completing a scalp analysis review and explain the options available to you.

Feel free to ask as many questions as you would like at consultation.

Consultations are 20-30 minutes. If you wish to bring someone with you, that is no issue.

Yes. As part of your consultation, we can carry out a review of your hair and scalp to help us better understand your individual hair loss concerns.

We can assess areas such as hair density, thinning and the condition of the scalp, and discuss any changes you have noticed. This helps us understand your individual circumstances and explore which hair restoration or hair replacement options may be suitable for you.

Our aim is to give you clear, personalised advice, so you can make an informed decision about your next steps.

No, not at all.

You don't need to decide on a treatment beforehand. Your consultation is an opportunity to discuss your concerns and explore the options that may be suitable for you and asked any questions you may have.

It is worth seeking advice if you notice a persistent or noticeable change in your hair, particularly if you are experiencing increased shedding, gradual thinning, a widening parting, a receding hairline or areas where the scalp is becoming more visible.

You should also seek advice if your hair loss is sudden, significant, unexplained or accompanied by changes to your scalp, as there may be an underlying cause that needs to be investigated.

At MHR Belfast, we can review your hair and scalp, discuss the changes you have noticed and help you understand the options available to you.

You don't need to know what is causing your hair loss or which treatment you may need before getting in touch.

Yes. Some people may experience increased hair shedding while using weight-loss injections. Hair loss has been reported as a side effect with many GLP-1 injections.

Hair shedding may also occur as a result of significant or rapid weight loss, changes in nutrition or reduced intake of certain nutrients, rather than being caused by the medication itself.

If you have noticed increased shedding or thinning while using a weight-loss injection, it's worth discussing this with MHR Belfast, particularly if the hair loss is significant or persistent.

At MHR Belfast, we can review your hair and scalp and help you understand the options available to you.

Whether hair loss can be reversed depends on the cause, type and extent of the hair loss.

Some types of hair loss may improve when the underlying cause is addressed, while other types can be progressive and may require ongoing treatment or hair restoration solutions.

The earlier you seek advice, the more options there may be available to help manage thinning and support the hair you still have. At MHR Belfast, we can review your hair and scalp, discuss your concerns and help you understand the options that may be suitable for you.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to hair loss, which is why personalised advice is important.

No. Hair loss does not always mean that a hair transplant is necessary or the most suitable option. There are many different causes and types of hair loss, and the most appropriate approach will depend on your individual circumstances.

At MHR Belfast, we offer a range of hair restoration and hair replacement solutions, including Laser Hair Therapy, Hair Fusion and Hair Transplant surgery.

During your initial consultation, we can discuss your hair loss, assess your hair and scalp, and help you explore the options that may be suitable for you.

You don't need to know which treatment you need before contacting us. Our aim is to provide personalised advice so you can make an informed decision about your hair restoration journey.

Yes. Frequent use of hair extensions and heated styling products can contribute to hair breakage and, in some cases, hair loss.

Extensions that place repeated tension or weight on the natural hair can put stress on the hair and scalp, particularly when worn continuously or fitted too tightly. This can contribute to traction-related hair loss over time.

Excessive heat from straighteners, curling irons and other heated styling tools can also weaken the hair shaft, leading to dryness, breakage and thinning in the appearance of the hair.

If you are noticing increased shedding, breakage, thinning or changes around your hairline after using extensions or heated styling products, it's important to identify and reduce the cause early.

If the hair loss persists or you are concerned about changes to your hair or scalp, we recommend seeking professional advice.

At MHR Belfast, we can discuss your concerns during a consultation and help you understand the options available to you.

Hair shedding or thinning can occur after pregnancy and is often linked to the hormonal changes that take place during and after pregnancy.

During pregnancy, hormonal changes can cause more hairs to remain in the growth phase, which may make hair appear thicker. After giving birth, hormone levels change and more hairs can enter the shedding phase, resulting in increased hair loss. This type of hair shedding is often temporary, and hair growth may gradually return towards its usual pattern.

However, if hair loss is significant, persistent or continues to worsen, it is worth seeking professional advice to explore whether there may be other factors contributing to the hair loss.

At MHR Belfast, we can discuss your concerns and help you understand the options available to you.

Receding at the hairline and thinning around the crown can be signs of pattern hair loss, which can affect both men and women. This type of hair loss is often influenced by genetics and hormones, although there can be other contributing factors.

Hair loss can develop gradually, with the hair becoming finer and less dense over time. The pattern and extent of hair loss can vary from person to person.

At MHR Belfast, we can review your hair and scalp, discuss the changes you've noticed and help you understand what may be contributing to your hair loss and which options may be suitable for you.

Seeing more hair than usual in your shower or hairbrush can be concerning, but washing or gently brushing your hair does not usually cause hair loss. The hairs you notice are often hairs that have already reached the end of their natural growth cycle and are ready to shed.

It's still important to treat your hair gently. Avoid vigorous brushing, pulling or hairstyles that place excessive tension on the hair, and use a gentle approach when washing and drying.

If you are consistently noticing a significant increase in shedding, or your hair is becoming thinner or the scalp is becoming more visible, it may be worth seeking advice to understand what could be causing the change.

At MHR Belfast, we can review your hair and scalp and help you understand the options available to you.

A thinner ponytail or a widening parting can be signs of gradual hair thinning. This can happen when individual hairs become finer, when fewer hairs are growing in certain areas, or when increased shedding affects overall hair density.

There can be a number of reasons for hair thinning, including hereditary hair loss, hormonal changes, stress, nutritional factors, ageing and other underlying causes.

If you have noticed a gradual change in your hair density, it can be helpful to seek advice early.

At MHR Belfast, we can review your hair and scalp, discuss the changes you've noticed and help you understand the options available to you.