Initial Consultation; Hair & Scalp Diagnostics

To help us pre-assess the extent of your hair loss in advance of your 1:1 consultation, we might invite you to submit photos of your scalp via our 3D portal.

• Follow the simple instructions on our 3D portal to take and securely upload photos of your scalp
• We receive your photos and our 3D imaging software allows us to both analyse more closely your hair loss condition and to also render 3D imaging showing areas we can transplant
• Ideal for patients who are unable to travel to our Glasgow clinic for the initial consultation and prefer a remote video 1:1

We listen to your concerns, understand your personal goals, and review your medical background. We evaluate:

• The timeline and progression pattern of your hair loss.
• Family genetic history and lifestyle factors.
  Previous hair loss treatments, medications, or surgical interventions.
• Your personal aesthetic goals and long-term expectations.

Dr Scott or Dr Elgmati conduct a microscopic examination using a trichoscope which magnifies your hair shafts and scalp surface up to x100, allowing us to look beyond the naked eye and evaluate follicle viability at a cellular level.

Key metrics evaluated include:

• Miniaturisation Ratios: Identifying the percentage of miniaturised hair follicles due to androgenic sensitivity
• Follicular Unit Density: We measure hair count per square centimetre in both the recipient (thinning) and donor zones
• Scalp & Dermal Health: Assesses microvascular circulation, perifollicular inflammation, seborrheic conditions, or scalp scarring
• Donor Reserve Health: Evaluate your donor area(s) and capacity to ensure long-term viability for micro-FUE or cellular banking

We will arrange clinical laboratory tests to evaluate:

• Hormonal Profiles: Assessing androgen levels, thyroid function and metabolic markers
• Nutritional & Micronutrient Panels: Checking Serum Ferritin (iron storage), Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and essential trace minerals critical for hair growth cycles
• Autoimmune & Inflammatory Markers: Identifying systemic conditions that can trigger inflammatory alopecia

By combining laboratory diagnostics with microscopic analysis, we eliminate guesswork and ensure your treatment targets the root cause of hair thinning.

Armed with your trichoscopic assessment and lab results, your doctor creates a custom hair regrowth plan or roadmap.

Because Elscott Medical offers the full spectrum of hair restoration—from regenerative biostimulants and cellular preservation to microsurgical FUE and targeted trichological prescriptions—your plan is unconstrained by single-treatment limitations and will likely take the form of combination treatments optimal for sustained regrowth.

Your roadmap will outline:

• Clinical Eligibility: Transparent advice on whether you are a suitable candidate for surgery, biostimulants, prescription therapy, or hair banking
• Treatment Schedule: A timeline showing immediate procedures and treatments with long-term preventative care
• Realistic Expectations: Clear projections of what can be achieved, ensuring complete transparency before committing to treatment
• Indicative costs to proceed