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Believe it or not, Botox can give you thicker hair

- by Inge van Lotringen Ingeborg van LotrIngen is beauty director at Cosmopolit­an. email questions to ingevan lotringen@dailymail.co.uk.

Q I HAVE noticed my hair thinning on top as a result of radiothera­py. Is there anything I can do to help new growth?

A TO sTimulaTe hair growth, Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal of london’s PHP aesthetic Clinics combines mesotherap­y and Botox: vitamins, nutrients and botulinum toxin are injected superficia­lly into the scalp to promote follicle and hair health.

Freaky as it sounds, the toxin relaxes the blood vessels, improving the oxygen and nutrient supply to the scalp.

it also inhibits the level of the DHea hormone, responsibl­e for thinning hair, and promotes the activity of female sex hormone oestradiol, which stimulates hair growth.

The result is significan­tly healthier, thicker hair in six weeks. a three-treatment cycle costs £1,200 ( phphealth first.co.uk). Or try Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): your scalp is injected with your own blood plasma, rich in growth factors. The procedure promotes thicker, more plentiful hair, noticeable within two months. Nationwide, three sessions start at about £1,000.

meanwhile, eat plenty of protein, consider iron supplement­s and don’t aggravate your condition with stripping shampoo; switch to a sulphate-free one that cares for your scalp.

i love mother Dirt shampoo (£14.95, amazon.co.uk).

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