What Is Hair Restoration?
Hair restoration focuses on diagnosing the underlying cause of hair loss and providing personalized, evidence-based treatment to restore hair growth and confidence. Hair loss, or alopecia, can have many different causes, and the right treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis.
Our practice offers:
- A personalized consultation and evaluation with Dr. Shyam
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
- Hair transplant surgery using FUE (follicular unit extraction)
- Medical therapies tailored to your specific type of hair loss
Our Hair Restoration Services
Our team provides comprehensive hair restoration services for men and women.
PRP for Hair Loss
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) harnesses the body's own regenerative properties to stimulate hair growth, using concentrated growth factors from your own platelets to thicken existing hairs and prolong the growth phase.
Learn MoreHair Loss Evaluation
Dr. Shyam personally evaluates every patient to accurately diagnose the type and cause of hair loss before recommending a treatment plan, which may include lab work or a scalp biopsy when needed.
Read MoreHair Transplant (FUE & FUT)
Dr. Shyam specializes in FUE (follicular unit extraction), a minimally invasive technique that avoids a linear scar and delivers natural, undetectable results.
Click HereNot Sure Which Treatment You Need?
Dr. Shyam will personally evaluate your hair loss and recommend the treatment plan that’s right for you.
When Should You Consider a Hair Loss Evaluation?
A consultation with Dr. Shyam is a good next step if you have:
- Thinning hair or a receding hairline
- Patchy hair loss
- Excessive shedding that has lasted more than a few months (often from stressors or medications like GLP-1 weight loss drugs)
- A family history of hair loss
- Hair loss following an illness or surgery or post-partum
- Hair loss in areas where you frequently wear tight hairstyles
- Questions about which treatment option is right for you
Early diagnosis is important, since the type of hair loss you have affects which treatments will be most effective and treatment at earlier stages of hair loss result in superior outcomes.
Meet Our Hair Restoration Specialist
Dr. Nikhil Shyam
Nikhil Shyam, MD is a nationally recognized and board-certified member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Shyam received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University, where he majored in nutritional sciences. He is an Alpha Omega Alpha honor graduate from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his internship at the prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He completed his residency in dermatology at Johns Hopkins University and a fellowship in hair restoration under Dr. Marc Avram in NYC. His research focus is in Platelet-rich plasma. He is a thought leader in the field and lectures nationally.
Dr. Shyam has personally treated more than 8000 patients with hair loss. He performs every consultation, PRP treatment, and hair transplant procedure, limiting hair transplant surgery to one case per day so he can devote his full attention and artistry to each patient.
Types of Hair Loss We Treat
Dr. Shyam treats a wide range of hair loss conditions, including:
Androgenetic Alopecia
The most common type of hair loss, also known as male or female pattern hair thinning. While genetic factors are involved, stressors or medications (like GLP-1 drugs) may unmask genetic thinning at an earlier age.
Telogen Effluvium
A shedding-type hair loss that can be triggered by physical or emotional stressors including illness, surgery, medications (like GLP-1 drugs), pregnancy, or nutritional deficiencies. Importantly, if multiple stressors occur within a short period of time, patients may experience chronic telogen effluvium which is a more serious condition and requires prompt treatment.
Traction Alopecia
Hair loss caused by prolonged pulling or tension on the hair follicles, often from tight hairstyles.
Alopecia Areata
An autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss, which can progress to affect the entire scalp or body in more advanced cases.
Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia
A group of conditions in which inflammation leads to permanent scarring and loss of hair follicles, requiring early treatment to minimize damage.
We Also Evaluate
- Hormonal and thyroid-related hair loss
- Nutritional deficiencies affecting hair health
- Medication-related hair loss
- Hair loss following pregnancy or illness
Why Patients Choose Main Line Hair Restoration
Board-Certified, Nationally Recognized Expertise
Dr. Shyam is a board-certified dermatologist and hair restoration surgeon, trained at Cornell University, the University of Michigan Medical School, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Johns Hopkins University with advanced fellowship training in hair restoration. His research focus is in Platelet-rich Plasma and he helped establish the protocol that is used nationwide. Unlike many others in the hair loss industry, Dr. Shyam has no conflicts of interest with drug companies and does not push any brands or supplements. He always uses an evidence-based approach with all his patients.
Personalized, Evidence-Based Care
Every treatment plan is based on an accurate diagnosis and tailored to your specific type of hair loss.
Hands-On Treatment Approach
Dr. Shyam personally treats each of his patients. He has successfully performed over 5000 PRP procedures and limits every hair transplant surgery to one case per day so he can personally oversee every step of the procedure.
Convenient Locations
Receive expert hair restoration care in both Wayne and West Chester, PA.
What Our Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Hair loss, or alopecia, has many possible causes, including genetics, hormonal changes, autoimmune conditions, physical or emotional stress, and certain medications (including GLP-1 weight loss drugs). An accurate diagnosis is essential to determine the right treatment.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to stimulate new hair growth, thicken existing hairs, and prolong the hair growth cycle. When the procedure is performed correctly, it is the most effective, evidence-based, non-surgical treatment for hair restoration.
Patients may experience slight discomfort during the injection process, but ice and vibratory stimuli are used for comfort. There is no downtime or recovery process. Dr. Shyam has never had a patient who could not tolerate the procedure.
FUE (follicular unit extraction) is a hair transplant technique that removes individual follicular units from the back of the scalp, avoiding a linear scar and allowing for a quicker, more comfortable recovery.
It typically takes 4 to 6 months for transplanted hair to begin growing, with full results generally visible 12 to 18 months after the procedure.
Yes. Dr. Shyam personally evaluates every patient to determine the cause of hair loss and recommend the most effective, personalized treatment plan.
We proudly serve patients from our convenient locations in Wayne, PA and West Chester, PA.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you're noticing early hair thinning or are ready to explore hair transplant surgery, Dr. Shyam and our team are here to help. Schedule your consultation today to receive an accurate diagnosis and a personalized hair restoration plan.