Active Aesthetics

Active Aesthetics has been operating since 1998 and presents itself as a hair restoration clinic, with a skin care service added to its range. Its Oceanside office offers both non-surgical options and surgical hair transplants, so people weighing those choices can compare them in one place.

Visits begin with a hair restoration evaluation. The clinic says this includes a hair and scalp analysis, a review of family history and a health check, after which a treatment plan is recommended. Free consultations can be booked through the website, including an online consultation option.

The non-surgical hair restoration treatments use stem cell derived exosomes, which the clinic describes as tiny vesicles extracted and purified in a laboratory. Exosome Hair Therapy is applied to targeted areas of the scalp in a session of about 15 minutes with no downtime, and the clinic offers a high potency version containing 5 billion exosomes. Stem Cell Hair Restoration is a related option that requires no scalpels or stitches and usually needs only a few injections in a doctor's office. Laser Hair Therapy uses low-level light on the scalp, with sessions of 20 to 30 minutes that are typically booked two to three times a week, and it can be used alone or alongside other treatments.

For those considering surgery, FUE Hair Transplant involves no linear scarring and is listed with a natural hairline design specialty. Candidates are assessed at consultation for donor density, donor hair quality, stable pattern loss and general health, and the number of grafts is decided during that visit. A typical FUE procedure takes six to eight hours, and the clinic says patients often return to work the next day. The clinic states it guarantees permanent, natural-looking results for this procedure.

Exosome Skin Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment with no downtime, often combined with micro-needling, and sessions take about 45 to 60 minutes. It is offered for fine lines, uneven tone and texture, acne scarring, loss of firmness, enlarged pores and healing after procedures. The clinic says visible changes can begin at two to four weeks, with results developing over about six months.

Payment is flexible. The clinic offers payment plans, and patient financing is available through Cherry, a buy now, pay later company, with applications that involve no hard credit checks and approvals of up to $30,000. Interest-bearing plans carry APRs as low as 5.99%, with 0% APR options subject to eligibility, and the application takes about 60 seconds. The company states there are no hidden fees.

Each treatment plan starts with a full evaluation of the hair and scalp, family history and general health before a recommendation is made.