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Postpartum Hair Loss Treatment in London, Ontario
Hair Loss After Having a Baby,
Checked by a Nurse Practitioner
Shedding a lot of hair a few months after your baby arrives is common. At Kontour Medical Aesthetics, postpartum hair loss treatment starts with a clear look at what is going on.
We check whether this is normal shedding that will settle by itself, or thinning that needs help.
The clinic is led by Nurse Practitioner Belita Savage, a medical professional and educator in aesthetic medicine. Every treatment here follows her clinical protocols for safety and precision.
- Why It Happens
Why Hair Falls Out After Pregnancy
The American Academy of Dermatology links it to falling estrogen levels after birth. Doctors call it telogen effluvium, which means extra hair shedding.
Common signs include:
- Handfuls of hair in the shower, in your brush or on your pillow
- Shedding that starts a few months after your baby is born
- Hair that feels thinner or flatter than it did before pregnancy
- Thin spots near the hairline and temples
- Short new hairs growing in as the shedding eases
- Low iron or a thyroid change adding to the shedding
Most women see their hair return to its usual fullness by their child’s first birthday, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Shedding that lasts longer, or leaves thin areas behind, deserves a proper look.
- Normal Shedding or Something More
When Postpartum Shedding Needs a Closer Look
Many women need no treatment at all, because shedding tied to pregnancy often stops by itself. We will tell you if that is your situation.
Book an assessment if you notice any of these:
- Heavy shedding that goes on for more than six months
- Hair that has not returned to its usual fullness by your baby's first birthday
- A widening part or thinning on top that did not come back
- A history of low iron or thyroid problems
- Hair loss in your family that seems to be speeding up
If nobody has checked your iron and thyroid levels, we may suggest your family doctor tests them first. Treating the scalp makes little sense while an untreated cause works against it. If thinning hair is common in your family, read about our female hair loss treatment in London, Ontario.
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Three Ways to Support Regrowth After Pregnancy
Non-Surgical Options for Postpartum Hair Loss
When shedding does not settle, or it uncovers thinning underneath, these are the three options at Kontour. All three are part of our hair loss treatments program.
Lumenis FoLix® Laser Hair Restoration
A fractional laser for thinning hair, with no needles
FoLix is a fractional laser built for hair loss and cleared by Health Canada in 2025. It uses laser energy to wake up the scalp’s own healing response. There are no needles and no downtime, and a session takes about 30 minutes.
More About Laser Hair Restoration
PRP Hair Restoration
Growth factors from your own blood, placed in the scalp
PRP uses a small sample of your own blood, spun to concentrate the platelets, then placed into thinning areas of the scalp. It suits early to moderate thinning, where the follicles are alive and working.
More About PRP Hair Restoration
Microneedling, Exosomes & Growth Factor
A regenerative option for postpartum shedding
This option pairs scalp microneedling with exosomes and medical grade growth factors. It suits women with postpartum or stress related shedding, and there is no blood draw.
More About Microneedling, Exosomes & Growth Factor
- What to Expect
What Happens at Your Postpartum Hair Loss Visit
Your visit is a clinical appointment, and there is time for your questions. Here is what we cover:
- When the shedding started, and how your pregnancy and birth went
- A close look at your scalp, your part line and your hairline
- Your health history, including iron, thyroid and any medications
- Whether you are breastfeeding, since it can change the plan
- Whether your shedding looks likely to settle by itself
- Which treatment fits your situation, if any, and a timeline you can plan around
There is no pressure to book treatment the same day. You leave knowing what is happening and what your options are.
Individual results vary. We base every recommendation on your own clinical picture.
- Why Choose Kontour
Why Choose Kontour for Postpartum Hair Loss in London
- Nurse practitioner led care. Kontour is founded and directed by NP Belita Savage, and her clinical protocols guide every treatment.
- An assessment before any recommendation. We look at your scalp and your history first, and the plan follows what we find.
- Room to wait. If your shedding looks likely to settle by itself, we will say so and skip the treatment plan.
- Three options in one clinic. FoLix, PRP and regenerative microneedling let us match the treatment to you.
- Clear expectations. Hair grows slowly, so we give you a timeline in months, and we make no guarantees.
Before and After Gallery
Hair Restoration Results at Kontour
Hair loss is personal, and so is the path forward. The results you see here come from patients who started with a consultation, got an honest assessment, and followed a treatment plan built around their specific situation. Individual results vary.
- Postpartum Hair Loss FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Postpartum Hair Loss
Is hair loss after pregnancy normal?
Yes. Many new moms notice heavy shedding a few months after giving birth.
Shedding usually peaks about four months after birth, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Cleveland Clinic notes that hair loss after childbirth is not permanent.
How long does postpartum hair loss last?
For most women, hair is back to its usual fullness by their child’s first birthday. Book an assessment if heavy shedding lasts past six months or your hair has not recovered in a year.
Do I need treatment for postpartum hair loss?
Often, no. Shedding tied to pregnancy hormones usually stops on its own. Treatment makes sense when it lasts longer than expected, or when it uncovers thinning that had already started.
Can I have hair loss treatment while breastfeeding?
Tell us at your consultation if you are breastfeeding or planning another pregnancy. It affects which options we recommend and when. Belita will explain what suits this stage and what is better left for later.
Which treatment works best for postpartum hair loss?
It depends on how much hair you have lost and what else is going on. FoLix, PRP and regenerative microneedling each work in a different way. We match the option to your scalp at your consultation.
Could something else be causing my hair loss?
Yes, it can. Cleveland Clinic lists iron deficiency and thyroid disease as other causes of hair loss after pregnancy. Checking these first with your family doctor can save you months of treating the wrong problem.
How soon will I see results?
Hair grows slowly, so changes show over months. Most plans are a series of sessions spaced weeks apart, and we give you a timeline at your consultation.
Book Your Postpartum Hair Loss Consultation
If your hair has been shedding since your baby arrived, book a postpartum hair loss consultation at Kontour Medical Aesthetics in London, Ontario. We will look at your scalp, answer your questions and tell you whether treatment makes sense yet.
Book online through our booking system, call 226 582 7775, or contact the clinic. We are at 1599 Adelaide Street North, Unit 101B, London, Ontario.
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