Men: the hairline, the crown and the everyday cap
It usually starts at the temples or the crown and progresses slowly. The earlier it is studied, the more non-surgical options there are.
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There are no magic formulas. There is science and experience.
That is why we start by understanding why your hair is falling out. We are a medical clinic dedicated only to hair: we study the cause with SmartHair, our exclusive AI assessment system, and recommend only what your case needs.
Every consultation is done by one of the clinic’s physicians, by appointment. We suggest booking ahead.
Dr. Irene ThuelMedical director · MED10355
SmartHairOur exclusive AI assessment system.
Exclusive compounded formulationPrepared for your case in our own pharmacy, only on medical prescription.
Robotic and manual transplantsThe only ARTAS robot in Costa Rica for large areas; manual technique for small areas, beard and eyebrows.
Medical directionOne protocol, led by Dr. Irene Thuel, code MED10355.
Before you worry
Noticing it is scary. Understanding it brings peace of mind.
Hair loss has many causes, and not all of them are permanent. Here is what is worth knowing:
- 50–100hairs a day is a normal amount to lose.It is worth a consultation if you shed more, if your hair looks thinner, or if you notice areas with less hair.
- Stress, an illness or childbirth can make hair fall out months later.That shedding is usually temporary. That is why we look for the cause first.
- The most common cause, in men and women, is hereditary.It cannot be cured, but it can be treated with medical follow-up. The earlier it is studied, the more non-surgical options there are.
- A transplant does not stop the loss of hair that was not transplanted.Even after surgery, the hair you keep needs treatment and follow-up.
General information from the American Academy of Dermatology. What applies to your case is defined by the physician at the consultation.
Our method
Six steps. And the first one matters most.
Before treating, we need to understand why the hair is falling. Then the physician decides what to use at each step. We do not publish medication names: what works for one person may not suit another.
- 1
Understand why it falls
Medical consultation with SmartHair and, if needed, lab tests or a genetic test. The results are interpreted by the physician. Without knowing the cause, any treatment is a gamble.
- 2
Slow the loss
Address what is weakening the hair, for example the effect of certain hormones on the follicle.
- 3
Stimulate growth
Help the hair you have grow stronger and stay longer in its growth phase.
- 4
Nourish and regenerate
In-clinic sessions, such as mesotherapy and photobiostimulation, combined with your compounded formulation for home.
- 5
Consider a transplant, if needed
Only when an area can no longer be recovered: robotic with ARTAS for large areas, or manual for small areas, beard and eyebrows. Even then, the earlier steps keep caring for the hair you keep.
- 6
Maintain the results
Hair loss can be controlled, not cured: maintenance is what sustains the result. Maintenance treatment and regular follow-ups to keep what you have gained, with or without a transplant.
Medications for each step are prescribed only by a physician after a consultation. Please do not self-medicate.
Treatments
What your case needs, and nothing more.
Non-surgical · Most patients start here
Personalized Hair Restoration
In-clinic sessions, such as mesotherapy and photobiostimulation, and an exclusive compounded formulation for home. At every follow-up we see how your hair responds and adjust.
About hair restoration
Surgical · Robotic and manual
Hair Transplant
Robotic with ARTAS, the only one in Costa Rica, for large areas of the scalp. Manual for small scalp areas, beard and eyebrows. The consultation defines whether you are a candidate and which technique suits you.
About the transplant
“We will not sell you a treatment you do not need.”Dr. Irene Thuel, medical director of La Clínica del Pelo
If your case can be solved with a medical adjustment or a preventive treatment, we will not recommend an invasive procedure. If your donor area is not suitable for a transplant, we will tell you clearly. No promises we cannot keep.
Men and women
Hair loss does not look the same in everyone.
Women: less volume all over
It is usually diffuse and may be related to hormonal changes, stress or nutritional deficiencies, which are reviewed at the consultation.
Ask on WhatsAppTake the first step
What are you noticing?
Tick what is happening and we will prepare your WhatsApp message. That way the physician knows where to start.
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This is not a diagnosis. Only a medical consultation can tell what is causing the hair loss and which treatment is appropriate.
Medical direction
Our own protocol. One way to do it right.
All our physicians are trained in the same method and work under the direction of Dr. Irene Thuel, expert in Hair Medicine and Surgery.
So every patient gets the same standard in the consultation, the treatment and the follow-up, whichever physician sees them.
2015treating hair loss
+17years of medical experience of Dr. Thuel
1ARTAS robot in Costa Rica, and it is ours
What few people tell you
The result does not end on the day of the procedure.
Much of the outcome depends on what comes after: care, follow-up visits and treating the hair you keep. That is why we stay close.
In-person follow-up
We check how your hair evolves at the clinic, not only through photos.
Timely adjustments
If something does not respond as expected, the physician adjusts the plan.
Care for the hair you keep
A transplant does not protect native hair: that hair is treated too.
Is it normal to lose hair every day?
Yes. Losing between 50 and 100 hairs a day is considered normal. If you notice more shedding than usual, less volume or areas where your scalp shows, a medical consultation helps find the cause.
Do I always need a transplant?
No. Many people can be treated without surgery through a hair restoration protocol. A transplant is considered when restoration is not enough or when there are bald areas you want to recover, and always after the consultation.
Who will see me?
A physician from La Clínica del Pelo’s medical team, trained in our protocol and working under the medical direction of Dr. Irene Thuel, code MED10355.
How long until I see changes?
It depends on each person, the cause of the hair loss and the treatment prescribed. We do not publish fixed timelines because every case responds differently. During the consultation, the physician explains what to expect in your case and how we will measure progress at follow-up visits.
Does hair restoration work for women?
Yes. Hair loss in women has its own causes, such as hormonal changes, stress or nutritional deficiencies, which are studied during the consultation to define the plan.