Hair treatments is an umbrella term for medical, cosmetic, and aesthetic interventions aimed at improving hair growth, scalp health, hair strength, or appearance. It can mean very different things depending on context. On the medical side, youre looking at treatments for hair loss like topical minoxidil, oral medications, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), low-level laser therapy, or surgery like hair transplantation. On the cosmetic side, it includes conditioning, scalp treatments, keratin smoothing, bonding treatments, or hair fibre camouflage. Mechanisms vary: medications alter the hair growth cycle, PRP uses growth factors from your own blood, lasers stimulate follicles with light energy, and cosmetic treatments mainly coat, hydrate, or strengthen the hair shaft rather than changing growth. ([nhs.uk](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/), [aad.org](https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss))
Our dataset currently has 18 clinic(s), with approximately 998 reviews and an average rating of 4.541176471.
Medical Infrastructure:
- Major tertiary teaching hospital campus at Foresterhill (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary)
- NHS Grampian headquarters
- University of Aberdeen medical school
- Established private clinics and specialist dermatology services
Local Aethetics Market:
- Advanced and diversified
- Includes tertiary dermatology, injectables, lasers, hair restoration and spa services
- Get a proper diagnosis. Pattern matters.
- Blood tests may be recommended to rule out deficiencies or thyroid issues.
- Stop harsh hair practices that worsen breakage.
- Ask about timelines. Most treatments take months.
Most hair treatments require ongoing maintenance. Medications are continuous. PRP often involves initial monthly sessions then maintenance every 612 months. Cosmetic treatments are repeated as needed.
Most hair treatments are not painful. PRP involves injections and can cause mild discomfort. Hair transplants use local anaesthetic. ([aad.org](https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss))
Medications can have systemic side effects and need discussion.Injectables must be done with sterile technique.Surgical options carry standard surgical risks.
NICE does not routinely fund hair loss treatments on the NHS unless medically indicated.
Local regulatory authority:
- Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) for independent healthcare services
- General Medical Council (GMC) for doctors
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for nurse prescribers
Private insurance usage locally:
- Moderate-to-high for medical dermatology and skin cancer services
- Low for purely cosmetic injectables
Cosmetic finance availability:
- Present in larger clinics
- Some providers offer staged payment or third-party finance options
- Clear diagnosis of hair loss type before selling treatments. This matters more than people think.
- GMC-registered doctor involvement for medical or injectable treatments. ([gmc-uk.org](https://www.gmc-uk.org/))
- Transparent discussion of realistic outcomes and timelines.
- Avoid clinics promising guaranteed regrowth.
Current average rating citywide: 4.541176471