Radiotherapy and Hair Loss

The effect of radiotherapy will vary according to the dosage and frequency of the treatment. Generalised hair loss may occur following a course of radiotherapy.

Once the treatment has finished your hair will often grow back, however, it may be thinner than before or there may be areas of patchy hair loss. It may also grow back a different colour and a different texture. Localised radiotherapy to the scalp may result in small localised areas of hair loss at these sites.

Medi Connections™ may be helpful to improve volume where the hair has become generally thin following radiotherapy.

Medi Connections™ are very fine, lightweight real hair extensions that are added to your hair to introduce discreet volume. The connections are easy to manage and will allow you to look after your hair like it was your own. We will confirm with you at your consultation how many connections will be required to make a difference to the thickness of your hair.

The Intralace System™ may be used for small or large areas of permanent hair loss or for patients with a greater reduction in density following radiotherapy. This system is integrated into the remaining hair. It allows you to wash, brush and style your hair as if it was your own.

We use your own hair surrounding the areas of hair loss to integrate The Intralace System™. We will confirm at the consultation stage the specifics of your design as individual needs will vary.