Andreea Paval SMP Artist • Dubai
Andreea Paval – Hair Specialist, Hortman Clinic
In the realm of hair health and restoration, few professionals combine scientific rigor, aesthetic sensitivity, and a deeply compassionate approach as profoundly as Andreea Paval. As a distinguished Hair Specialist at Hortman Clinic, Andreea has dedicated her career to understanding, diagnosing, and effectively treating the complexities of hair fall and promoting sustainable hair growth. Her work is grounded not only in technical skill and up‑to‑date scientific knowledge, but also in personalized care, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to patient welfare.
Andreea’s journey into hair science and trichology began with a strong foundation in medical and health‑related studies. She obtained her degree in [Dermatology / Hair Science / Biomedical Sciences / relevant field] (you can insert the actual field(s) she studied), followed by specialized training in trichology, dermatologic treatments of the scalp, and hair biology. Her formal education was augmented by continuous professional development: seminars, workshops, and conferences (both local and international) focused on the latest findings in hair growth cycles, stem cell research, hormonal regulation, and regenerative therapies.
Early in her career, Andreea worked in clinics where she mastered diagnosis and treatment of scalp disorders — those that often underlie hair loss but are overlooked. She studied the patterns of hair loss, from male and female pattern (androgenetic) hair loss, to less common disorders, such as cicatricial alopecias. Over time, she cultivated a reputation for being highly meticulous: always investigating root causes rather than offering superficial or one‑size‑fits‑all solutions.
Her appointment at Hortman Clinic reflects both recognition of her expertise and her alignment with innovation and patient care values. Hortman Clinic, renowned for integrating advanced dermatologic science with aesthetic medicine, provides Andreea with an environment where she can deploy state‑of‑the‑art tools, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and stay at the leading edge of hair restoration research and methods.
What truly distinguishes Andreea is her deeply patient‑centred philosophy. She views every patient interaction not simply as a consultation or treatment session, but as part of a collaborative journey towards better hair health and wellbeing. Her care philosophy can be outlined in several key principles:
Holistic Assessment
Andreea believes that hair fall is seldom an isolated issue. She consistently assesses not only the scalp—examining follicular health, skin condition, evidence of inflammation or infection—but also systemic factors. That means looking at hormonal balance, nutritional status (including micronutrients), medical history (thyroid, autoimmune, medications), lifestyle (sleep, stress, diet), and even psychological wellbeing.
Evidence‑Based Diagnostics
Diagnosing hair disorders accurately is vital. Andreea uses dermatoscopic evaluation, microscopic analysis of hair shafts and follicles, blood tests for hormone panels, iron levels, vitamin D, zinc, B complex, thyroid function, etc. She is skilled in differentiating between telogen effluvium, anagen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, traction alopecia, diffuse hair loss, and scarring alopecias, among others.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Once the cause(s) of hair fall are identified, Andreea constructs bespoke treatment plans tailored to the individual. She takes into account the patient’s age, gender, genetic predisposition, pattern and stage of loss, skin type, hair texture, lifestyle, budget, and aesthetic goals. She believes in transparency—explaining expected timelines, possible side effects, and the realistic outcomes based on evidence and prior case‑studies.
Multimodal, Integrative Therapies
Rather than relying on a single method, Andreea combines multiple modalities to achieve better, more durable results. Depending on the case, she may prescribe or administer:
Topical therapies: medically validated solutions such as minoxidil (or its advanced formulæ), growth factor serums, peptides, botanical extracts, and custom cocktails designed to promote follicular stimulation.
Oral supplementation / prescription: when nutritional deficiencies are detected, or hormonal imbalances identified, she supervises or refers for proper supplementation or medical treatment—as appropriate.
Platelet‐Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: using the patient’s own platelets to stimulate the scalp, improving local circulation, inducing growth factor release, and enhancing follicle health.
Mesotherapy / Micro‑injections: delivering precise doses of growth factors, vitamins, or hair‑stimulating agents directly into the scalp.
Low‐Level Laser / Light Therapy (LLLT): to improve cellular metabolism in hair follicles and reduce oxidative stress.
Microneedling / Dermarolling: where appropriate, to enhance penetration of topical treatments and induce growth factor release.
Hair Transplantation Collaboration: for advanced cases of permanent follicle loss, she collaborates with surgical teams (dermatologic or plastic surgery) ensuring pre‑ and post‑operative care, donor area optimization, and maintenance therapy to preserve existing hair.
Follow‑Up, Monitoring, and Adjustment
Hair growth is a slow process—cycles of months, not weeks. Andreea schedules regular follow‑ups to monitor progress, adjust treatments (dose, application, combination), manage expectations, and address any side effects. She often employs photographic records, trichograms, or quantified hair count methods to objectively track improvement.
Empathy and Patient Education
Understanding the distress hair loss causes—not just physically but emotionally—is central to Andreea’s service. She makes sure patients understand what’s happening—what is normal shedding, what is pathologic, what lifestyle modifications help (diet, stress reduction, sleep hygiene), and what treatment choices exist. She places great emphasis on building trust, explaining that while total restoration is not always possible, meaningful improvement and maintenance are achievable.
Andreea has developed particular strengths in several areas of hair fall and growth disorders. Below are her areas of specialization:
Androgenetic Alopecia (Male & Female Pattern Hair Loss)
Understanding genetic, hormonal (DHT) influences and the stages of miniaturization of hair follicles.
Proficiency in treatment algorithms, combining topical agents, oral anti‑androgens (where applicable), PRP, LLLT, nutritional support, and lifestyle change.
Telogen Effluvium & Diffuse Hair Shedding
Capable of identifying triggers such as acute stress, illness, surgery, nutritional depletion, postpartum periods, or medication.
Skilled in counseling, supporting recovery via correcting underlying causes, maintaining scalp health, and using accelerants for regrowth.
Scalp Health Disorders & Inflammation
Diagnosing seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infections, folliculitis, and other scalp conditions that may exacerbate or trigger hair loss.
Treating inflammation aggressively, using medicated shampoos, topical corticosteroids or non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory agents, and ensuring that therapeutic interventions for hair growth are not hindered by poor scalp environment.
Nutritional Deficiency & Hormonal Imbalance
Probing for deficiencies in iron, vitamin D, B‑vitamins, zinc, etc.
Assessing hormonal panels (thyroid hormones, sex hormones) especially in women with polycystic‑ovary syndrome (PCOS), those entering menopause, or with other endocrine disruptions.
Alopecia Areata and Related Autoimmune Hair Loss
While complete cure is not always possible, Andreea is experienced in early diagnosis, immune modulation therapies, biologics (when in collaboration with dermatology consultants), and combining supportive growth measures.
Traction Alopecia & Postpartum or Post‑Surgical Hair Loss
Advising on mechanical habits (hairstyles, tight braids, extensions), scalp care, and early intervention.
Ensuring safe, gentle restorative therapies during sensitive periods.
Because Hortman Clinic invests in the most modern, clinically validated technologies, Andreea has access to a full suite of tools and innovations, which she leverages skillfully.
High‑Resolution Trichoscopy & Scalp Imaging: the ability to magnify and evaluate hair follicles, scalp vascularity, miniaturization, and early pathology before they become symptomatic.
Microscopic Hair Shaft Analysis: to detect structural weaknesses, splits, or deformities that might affect growth even when follicles are healthy.
Advanced Growth Factor Delivery Systems: including PRP systems, mesotherapy injectors, micro‑infusion devices, and sometimes device‑assisted delivery (iontophoresis, microneedle patches) to enhance absorption.
Low‑Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Devices and LED Photonic Devices: non‑invasive, painless adjuncts that help improve cellular metabolism in dermal papilla cells.
Customized Topicals / Peptide Complexes: formulations developed or selected for potency, safety, compatibility with diverse skin and hair types.
Post‑Transplant Care Tools: ensuring donor and recipient areas heal well, minimizing shock loss, enhancing graft survival, and supporting long‑term preservation of hair density.
Over her years at Hortman Clinic (and earlier), Andreea has amassed a wealth of successful case studies. Some notable examples (maintaining patient confidentiality, with consent) include:
A young woman in her early 30s suffering from diffuse telogen effluvium after childbirth: through nutritional repletion, scalp health restoration, and PRP over several months, she recovered more than 70% of her pre‑pregnancy hair density, with improvement in hair texture and thickness.
A male patient with early androgenetic alopecia who wished to avoid surgical transplant: with consistent use of topical anti‑DHT agents, PRP, LLLT, and lifestyle modifications over 12 months, he achieved visible slowing of recession, improved hair shaft caliber, and increased scalp coverage, documented by trichoscopic photos.
A case of combined pattern hair loss in a female patient in peri‑menopause with hormonal fluctuations and skin sensitivity: after hormone stabilization (in coordination with endocrinology), treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, and a tailored cocktail of peptides and growth factors, Andreea helped restore a healthier hairline and maintain it with maintenance therapy.
These successes reflect not quick fixes, but slow, steady, measurable gains—exactly what nuanced, realistic, professional hair care delivers.
Andreea’s professionalism is evident in many dimensions beyond technical skill:
Ethical transparency: She ensures patients are fully informed about potential benefits, risks, limitations, and costs of treatments. Promises are grounded in data, not hype.
Patient confidentiality and comfort: At every step, privacy, respect, and comfort are maintained. Whether a consultation or a treatment, Andreea creates a supportive and reassuring environment.
Continuous professional updating: She regularly reviews the latest scientific literature—peer‑reviewed journals, clinical trials, guidelines—and integrates evidence‑based advances into her practice. This includes newer modalities, safety profiles, and cost‑/benefit comparisons.
Collaborative care: She works well with dermatologists, endocrinologists, nutritionists, psychologists where needed, recognizing that hair health is multifaceted. This ensures comprehensive care: for example, treating underlying thyroid disease, managing stress or mental health, or optimizing diet.
Quality control and outcomes measurement: Andreea uses metrics—hair counts, photographic comparisons, patient satisfaction surveys, trichoscopic indicators—to assess success, and refines her methods accordingly.
When a patient begins working with Andreea, here’s roughly what the path looks like:
Initial Consultation & Assessment
A thorough intake: medical history, lifestyle, stress levels, diet, family history of hair loss; examination of scalp, hair density, follicle state; sometimes ordering lab tests (hormones, nutrients, general health).
Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Once data is gathered, Andreea explains the diagnosis clearly (e.g. androgenetic alopecia stage III, telogen effluvium, nutritional deficiency, or mixed). She goes over possible treatment options, expected timelines (since hair growth is slow), and what outcomes are realistic in that specific case.
Beginning Treatment
Implementation might include starting topical medications, initiating PRP or mesotherapy sessions (often in multiple spaced treatments), dietary / supplement interventions, lifestyle advice (diet, sleep, stress reduction), and perhaps devices like LLLT if indicated.
Follow‑Up and Adjustment
Usually every few weeks initially, then monthly or quarterly depending on the therapy. At each follow‑up, progress is documented (photos, trichoscopy), side effects or impediments assessed, and treatment adjusted or intensified as needed.
Maintenance Phase
After reaching certain goals (e.g. regrowth, slowing of loss, improved hair strength and density), Andreea designs maintenance plans to preserve gains, manage regrowth cycles, and prevent relapse. This might include less frequent therapy sessions, ongoing topical/regimen usage, periodic checkups.
Long‑Term Support & Lifestyle Integration
Patients are empowered with guidance on nutrition, hair care routines, scalp hygiene, stress management, and scalp protection (UV, harsh chemicals), so that their hair remains healthy in the long run.
Depth of Knowledge & Specialization: Her training and experience are focused very specifically on hair and scalp, not just general dermatology or aesthetic medicine. This specialized focus means more precise diagnosis, more nuanced treatment, and better outcome.
State‑of‑the‑Art Facility: Having access to modern equipment, safe and tested therapies, and a multidisciplinary environment ensures that patients benefit from both breadth and depth of options.
Realistic Expectations + Long‑Term Vision: Patients are not sold on miracle cures. Instead, Andreea lays out the truth: how long treatment takes, what results are possible, what maintenance is needed. This builds trust and satisfaction.
Caring & Supportive Experience: She understands the psychological impact hair fall has—on self‑esteem, identity, confidence. Her bedside manner is gentle, communicative, empathic. She listens carefully, aims to reassure, and addresses cosmetic as well as emotional aspects.
Published / Research‑Aware Practice: Whether it’s participating in clinical studies, working with or referring to current scientific literature, or keeping up with innovations (stem cell‑based therapies, new growth factors, personalized gene‑based risk assessments), Andreea remains at the leading edge.
Andreea is not static; part of her professionalism is staying ahead of trends and integrating those that are supported by evidence. Some fields she watches / works with:
Regenerative medicine & stem cell therapies: Advances in follicular stem cell activation, extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds, and growth factor research.
Genetic and molecular profiling: Understanding predispositions to hair loss, response to treatments, and customized therapy based on genetic markers.
Precision medicine: Using patient‑specific data (labs, imaging, personal history) to tailor regimens rather than generic protocols.
Minimally invasive delivery methods: Better delivery of actives via micro‑needling, microneedle patches, microneedle rollers, infusion devices, to reduce discomfort and improve results.
Digital monitoring tools: Apps or imaging tools that allow patients to track hair changes over time, enabling greater engagement and realistic expectations.
Holistic wellness integration: Including stress management, sleep hygiene, psychological support, nutritional counseling—acknowledging that hair health is intimately tied to overall wellness.
“I believe that healthy hair is more than aesthetics; it’s a reflection of overall health, confidence, and wellbeing. For me, each patient is someone whose concerns are real, whose discomfort is valid, and whose goals deserve every scientific tool and compassionate effort I have. My mission is to restore not only the appearance of hair, but the strength, resilience, and satisfaction that come with knowing one’s hair is healthy. I strive to combine the best of science and empathy, working transparently, responsibly, and continuously learning, so that every treatment plan is as safe, effective, and tailored uniquely as the individual it serves.”
Andreea Paval embodies what a modern, outstanding hair specialist should be: deeply knowledgeable, scientifically rigorous, artistically discerning, and humanely responsive. At Hortman Clinic, patients dealing with hair fall—whether early stage thinning, diffuse shedding, scalp disorders, or more advanced loss—can expect not just treatments, but partnership in their recovery journey. Through precise diagnoses, personalized and multimodal therapies, careful monitoring, and compassionate support, Andreea delivers results that are not only visible, but meaningful—restoring hair, confidence, and quality of life.
