At home
At-home care
Guided by your care team.
- Scalp care between visitsYour care team advises what to do at home, so it works alongside your in-clinic treatments.
Often a starting point, and easy to combine with in-clinic care.
8 West Clinic · Vancouver and North Vancouver
Hair restoration, non-surgical to surgical. Planned around you.
Hair thins for different reasons, so your plan starts with an assessment and uses only what suits your hair and your goals: at-home care, needle-free TED, treatments made from your own biology or hairline surgery, in the right order.
Start with a complimentary, friendly call with a patient care manager, or get our free guide first.
Get the Essential Guide to Hair Restoration
Why hair thins, the options we offer, and how they fit together in one plan. Free.
We email you the guide right away. Strictly confidential.
4.8 Average across 1,900+ verified reviews of 8 West Clinic
Surgeon-ledEvery service runs under physician oversight
Two clinicsTreatments in Vancouver and North Vancouver
What we offer
From at-home care to surgery, planned together.
Hair thins for different reasons, so there's no single answer. Your plan starts with an assessment of your hair and scalp, and uses only what suits you. When one treatment alone won't get you there, your team combines them, in the right order.
And because 8 West Well is part of 8 West Clinic, your team can look at the whole picture, including hormones, when that's relevant.
In clinic
TED, PRP and red light
TED by expert medical aestheticians; red light sessions with our 8 West Well team. All under physician oversight.
- TEDNeedle-free. Ultrasound and air pressure carry a growth factor serum deep into the scalp.A series of 3, then maintenance every 3–6 months
- PRP (platelet-rich plasma)A small sample of your own blood is spun to concentrate the platelets. It's used on the scalp as part of hair restoration.
- Red light bedHealth optimization technology: a full-body bed with red, green and blue light and near-infrared light, each absorbed at a different depth. Offered on its own, and some people add it to other treatments.10–20 minute sessions
Surgery
Hairline lowering
By Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, MD, FRCSC, Specialist in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, with a practice limited to facial plastic surgeries.
- Hairline lowering (forehead reduction)For a high forehead, the hairline is moved forward in one surgery. The incision and the new hairline are planned around your anatomy.Recovery usually 1–2 weeks
- Who it suitsPeople whose hairline is stable. If your hair is still thinning, your team will talk you through the non-surgical options first.
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Sessions and recovery are typical ranges; yours depend on your plan. Results vary.
Regenerative aesthetic treatments
Hair restoration from your own biology.
These treatments are prepared from you: platelets from your blood, a little of your own fat, and a serum made from your own hair follicles. Which suits you depends on your hair, your scalp and your goals, and that's what your consultation works out.
How nano fat starts
It starts with a little of your own fat.
A small amount of your own fat is collected, broken down and filtered into a fine liquid, then placed in the scalp. Nano fat can sit in the same plan as TED, PRP and your at-home care.
TreatmentComes fromHow it's preparedHow it's used
PRP
Platelet-rich plasma
Comes from
A small sample of your blood, taken at your visit.
How it's prepared
Spun to concentrate the platelets.
How it's used
On the scalp, as part of hair restoration.
Nano fat
Your own tissue
Comes from
A small amount of your own fat.
How it's prepared
Broken down and passed through a fine filter into a fine liquid, made from your own tissue.
How it's used
Injected into the scalp.
Personalised secretome
Made from your hair follicles
Comes from
About 50 of your own hair follicles, gently plucked from the back and sides of the scalp.
How it's prepared
Your follicles go to a lab, where a serum is made just for you.
How it's used
Applied to the scalp, often after microneedling. What's collected is stored, so more serum can be made later.
Exosomes, a serum containing growth factors and signalling proteins, can also be added to in-clinic treatments. Whether they suit you is decided at your consultation.
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Ask how regenerative aesthetic treatments fit with TED or at-home care.
TED, in clinic
Needle-free, and comfortable.
TED (TransEpidermal Delivery) uses ultrasound and air pressure to carry a growth factor serum deep into the scalp, without needles.
It suits men and women with early to moderate thinning or shedding who would rather not have injections or surgery. It's planned as a series, then kept up with maintenance visits.
- 3treatments in the first series
- 3–6months between maintenance visits
- 0needles
Before and after: TED
Real 8 West patients. Results vary.
“It was comfortable. The noise wasn't too loud. Fairly quick.”
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TED is offered at 8 West.
Your care team
A specialist for every part of your plan.
Your plan comes from a team that sees hair restoration from every side: our surgeons, expert medical aestheticians and registered nurses, in a clinic where physicians work alongside them.
Hairline lowering
Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, MD, FRCSC
Specialist in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, with a practice limited to facial plastic surgeries.
Over 25 years of experience in facial plastic surgery. He plans each hairline lowering around your anatomy, from where the incision sits to where the new hairline falls. Co-founder of 8 West Clinic.
Who suits forehead reduction? (1:01)
Explains nano fat
Dr. Geoff Masschelein, MD, FRCSC
Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
In his video, Dr. Masschelein explains what nano fat is and how it's used, including in the scalp.
What is nano fat? (0:50)
Every service runs under physician oversight. The standard comes from a surgeon-led practice: natural results that respect your anatomy and still look like you.
A web guide that opens on your phone or computer. We also email you the link.
The Essential Guide to Hair Restoration
What you'll find inside.
Written by our team so you can understand your options, how they work together, and what each one is like.
- 01
How to use this guide
Who it's for, and how the chapters fit together.
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Why hair thins
Common patterns in plain words, and why your consultation starts by finding the reason.
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Your options at a glance
Every option on one page, with who does it and where.
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At-home care
Looking after your scalp between visits, guided by your care team.
- 05
TED
Needle-free: how it works, how often it's done, and a patient's own words.
- 06
PRP
What it is and how it's prepared.
- 07
Made from your own biology
Nano fat, personalised secretome and storing what's collected: where each comes from and how it's prepared.
- 08
The red light bed
Health optimization technology, and how it can fit a plan.
- 09
Hairline lowering with Dr. Buonassisi
Who it suits, how it's planned, and recovery.
- 10
How it works: your next steps
From your complimentary first call to your consultation and plan, with questions worth asking.
- 11
Cost
How cost is discussed, and what's confirmed when.
- 12
Ready when you are
How to reach a patient care manager.
How it works
From first question to your plan.
It starts with a conversation, and there's no obligation at any step.
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Contact us
Fill in the short form on this page, or call 604-733-1669.
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A complimentary, friendly call with a patient care manager
They answer your questions about treatments, timing and cost, and help you choose the right consultation.
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Your consultation
With the right person for your goals: a member of our in-clinic team for non-surgical care, or Dr. Buonassisi for hairline lowering. They look at your scalp and your history, explain what's realistic for you and build your plan. Consultations have a fee, which your patient care manager confirms when you book.
- 04
Treatment, then your plan over time
Hair grows slowly, so plans run over months, and some treatments, like TED, include maintenance visits. Your team checks in and adjusts as you go.
Patient reviews
What patients say about 8 West.
Reviews across both locations, for surgical and non-surgical care.
- RateMDsDr. Buonassisi 4.8520+ reviews
- RealSelfDr. Buonassisi 4.7231 reviews
- RealSelf8 West Clinic 4.8365 reviews
- Google8 West Clinic Vancouver 4.8554 reviews
- Google8 West Clinic North Van 4.870 reviews
Talk to our team
Not sure where to start? Start with a conversation.
Tell us a little about what you've noticed and a patient care manager will call you for a complimentary, friendly conversation about your options.
Want the guide too? Tick the box on the form and we'll email it to you.
Prefer to talk now?
604-733-1669Call and a patient care manager can answer your questions. Strictly confidential.
Speak to a patient care manager
A patient care manager will call you. Strictly confidential.
Questions
Your questions, answered plainly.
What happens after I contact you?
A patient care manager calls you. The call is complimentary, with no commitment. They answer your questions about treatments, timing and cost and, if you'd like to go ahead, book your consultation.
If you asked for the guide only, we email it to you right away. We only call if you tick the box.
I'm not sure why my hair is thinning.
That's common, and it's where your consultation starts. Hair can thin for different reasons, such as genetics, hormones or stress, and the reason shapes the plan. Tell us what you've noticed, and your team will look at your scalp and your history before suggesting options.
Do I need surgery?
Not necessarily. Surgery is one option among many here. Hairline lowering is for a high forehead and suits people whose hairline is stable. If your hair is still thinning, your team will talk you through the non-surgical options first.
Does TED use needles?
No. TED uses ultrasound and air pressure to carry growth factors into the scalp. It's planned as a series of 3 treatments, with maintenance visits every 3 to 6 months.
What's the difference between PRP and nano fat?
Both are prepared from your own body. PRP comes from a small sample of your blood, spun to concentrate the platelets. Nano fat comes from a small amount of your own fat, which is collected, then broken down and filtered into a fine liquid. Both are used on the scalp. Which suits you depends on your hair and your goals.
Is hair restoration for men and women?
Yes. Our hair treatments are for men and women.
How soon will I see a change?
It depends on you and your plan, so we don't promise timelines. Hair grows slowly, and some treatments, like TED, include maintenance visits. Your team will talk you through what to expect at your consultation. Results vary.
Who does my treatment?
The right member of our team for each step. TED is done by expert medical aestheticians, and hairline lowering by Dr. Buonassisi. Your consultation covers who will be part of each step. Every service runs under physician oversight.
How much does it cost?
All treatments at 8 West Clinic are private pay. Your patient care manager can talk you through typical costs on your first call. Your exact cost depends on your plan.
Talk to our team
Your options, one conversation.
Tell us what's changing, and a patient care manager will call you for a complimentary, friendly conversation about your options.
Or call 604-733-1669.
Results vary. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Book a consultation at 8west.ca to discuss your individual candidacy.