Polynucleotides Hair Treatment London
Polynucleotides hair treatment is one of the more genuinely regenerative treatment options for thinning hair. At The Hair Office in London, your treatment is planned jointly by a Doctor and a hair restoration specialist, ensuring recommendations are based on a thorough assessment rather than a standard treatment package.
Polynucleotides Hair Treatment London
Polynucleotides hair treatment is one of the more genuinely regenerative treatment options for thinning hair. At The Hair Office in Battersea, your treatment is planned jointly by a doctor and a hair restoration specialist, ensuring recommendations are based on a thorough assessment rather than a standard treatment package.
Polynucleotides Hair Treatment | A Doctor-Led Hair Regeneration, Planned Around Your Diagnosis
Hair loss is not the same for everyone. At The Hair Office, every treatment plan is developed jointly by Dr Anju Mehta and Hair Restoration Specialist Kelly Morrell following a comprehensive medical assessment. Our approach focuses on improving scalp health, supporting healthier hair growth and addressing the underlying cause of hair loss wherever possible.
Around half of women experience noticeable hair thinning by the age of 50. For men, the lifetime prevalence is even higher, with up to 80% experiencing pattern hair loss to some degree. Hair thinning is therefore extremely common, but that does not mean it should simply be accepted.
An important factor that is often overlooked is the health of the scalp itself. If the environment around the hair follicle becomes inflamed or the blood supply is reduced, follicles that are still capable of producing hair may become less active. Polynucleotides are designed to improve the health of this tissue, creating a more favourable environment for existing hair follicles.
What Are Polynucleotides?
Polynucleotides are naturally derived DNA fragments that have been used in regenerative medicine for many years because of their ability to support tissue repair and regeneration.
The products used in hair restoration are highly purified and derived from salmon or trout DNA. Although this sometimes surprises patients, these purified DNA fragments are highly biocompatible and have been extensively studied for their regenerative properties.
Rather than acting directly on the hair itself, polynucleotides work by improving the quality of the tissue surrounding the hair follicle.
They stimulate fibroblasts—the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin—helping to support tissue repair. They also help reduce chronic low-grade inflammation and encourage improved blood supply within the scalp. Together, these effects create a healthier environment in which existing hair follicles can function more effectively.
The aim is not to create new hair follicles, but to support those that remain active and optimise the conditions in which they grow.
Dr. Anju Mehta
MBBS, MD (Anaesthesia), JCCP Level 7 PGD in injectables
Who It Suits—and Who It Doesn’t
We generally see the best results in patients with early to moderate hair thinning, where the follicles remain present but have become weaker or are producing finer hairs. This includes many patients with male and female pattern hair loss, as well as those experiencing age-related, hormonal or stress-related reductions in hair density.
One point we always discuss during consultation is that polynucleotides cannot regenerate hair from follicles that are no longer active. There needs to be viable hair follicles present for treatment to be effective.
If we feel another treatment is likely to produce a better outcome, we will explain this honestly and discuss the options available to you. Our priority is always to recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your individual diagnosis rather than simply proceeding with injections.
Polynucleotides or PRP? A Question We Are Often Asked
Both treatments are regenerative and are delivered using a series of small injections into the scalp, so it is understandable that patients often ask how they differ.
PRP uses concentrated growth factors prepared from your own blood to support existing hair follicles.
Polynucleotides work differently. They help improve the health of the scalp tissue itself by supporting tissue repair, reducing inflammation and creating a healthier environment around the follicle.
Neither treatment is universally better than the other. They work through different biological mechanisms and may complement each other. For many patients, combining both treatments as part of a personalised management plan can provide the greatest benefit.
The most appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause of your hair loss, which is why careful assessment is so important before making any treatment decisions.
What a Polynucleotides Hair Treatment Involves
The treatment itself is straightforward and usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the area being treated.
Following an assessment of your scalp and the areas of hair thinning, Polynucleotides are carefully injected into the scalp using a series of very fine needles.
The treatment is generally well tolerated, although you may experience some mild discomfort during the injections.
Afterwards, it is common to notice slight redness, tenderness or small areas of swelling at the injection sites. These effects are usually mild and settle within 24 to 48 hours.
There is minimal downtime, and most patients are able to return to work and their normal daily activities immediately after treatment. We will provide you with personalised aftercare advice to help support the healing process.
Your Treatment Plan
A typical treatment course consists of:
- Three initial sessions, performed approximately 14 days apart.
- Early improvements are often noticed from around 4 to 6 weeks, although hair growth remains a gradual process.
- Maintenance treatments are usually recommended every few months, depending on your individual response and long-term treatment goals.
As with all regenerative treatments, results develop gradually as the hair growth cycle progresses. Improvements in hair quality, density and scalp health continue over the months following treatment.
Individual results vary and depend on factors such as the cause of hair loss, the stage at which treatment is started and your individual biological response.
Why Have Polynucleotides at The Hair Office?
Polynucleotide treatment is only one part of successful hair restoration. Equally important is understanding the underlying cause of your hair loss and ensuring the treatment is appropriate for you.
At The Hair Office, your consultation and treatment plan are led by Dr Anju Mehta, who holds the JCCP-approved Level 7 Diploma in Injectables, the highest recognised postgraduate qualification in injectable aesthetics in the UK, alongside more than twenty years of medical experience as an Anaesthetist.
Working alongside Dr Mehta is Kelly Morrell, a hair restoration specialist with over thirteen years dedicated exclusively to non-surgical hair restoration. Her expertise includes trichoscopy, scalp assessment and advanced hair restoration therapies.
Together, we combine medical expertise with specialist hair restoration knowledge to understand why your hair is thinning before recommending treatment.
If polynucleotides are not the most appropriate option, we will tell you. If another treatment—or a combination of treatments—is more likely to help you achieve your goals, we will discuss this openly and develop a personalised management plan tailored to your individual needs.
Our aim is to provide honest, evidence-informed recommendations that focus on long-term hair health rather than short-term solutions.
Before We Recommend Treatment
Every patient begins with a comprehensive consultation.
This includes a detailed discussion of your concerns, medical history, medications, lifestyle factors and previous hair treatments, together with an examination of your scalp and hair using trichoscopy where appropriate.
Where clinically indicated, we may recommend further investigations, such as blood tests or other assessments, to identify any underlying medical or nutritional factors contributing to your hair loss.
Only once we have established the likely cause of your hair thinning will we recommend a personalised treatment plan.
Whether that includes polynucleotides, PRP, other regenerative treatments or a combination approach, our recommendations are always based on your individual diagnosis and treatment goals.
Book Your Polynucleotides Consultation in London
If you have noticed your hair becoming thinner and would like to understand the cause before deciding on treatment, the next step is a comprehensive consultation with Dr Anju Mehta and Kelly Morrell at The Hair Office.
Together, we will assess your hair and scalp, discuss the underlying causes of your hair loss and recommend a personalised management plan tailored to your individual needs.
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Fantastic I had a consultation at the hair office with Dr Mehta and Kelly Morrell. The atmosphere was really relaxed they put my mind at rest about the treatment which was only mildly uncomfortable and relatively pain free . The treatment administered by Kelly took approximately twenty minutes. The results exceeded my expectations, within 6 weeks I could see changes in my hair which has continued to improve after my second treatment . I wholeheartedly recommend them.