Hair Loss

What Treatments are Available for Hair Loss?

If your hair loss is not due to a medical problem then the two most common causes are Telogen Effluvium (TE) and Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA).

Telogen effluvium is stress related hair loss and frequently occurs after child birth, surgery, an accident or stressful life event like a divorce. The hair follicles go into a rest phase and stop producing hair shafts. This manifests by seeing lots of hair in the shower drain without discrete areas of hair loss on your scalp. The hair may appear to be thinner overall. This condition usually resolves by itself but if not then minoxidil, vitamins, or PRP can help. Women are most affected by TE.

Androgenetic hair loss can affect both men and women and can be seen at the same time as TE. AGA is caused by an excessive response to androgens. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, and low level LED light therapy.

Hair growth can be stimulated with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. PRP is a treatment that uses the growth factors and nutrients found in your own blood. The platelets in your blood are separated, then this rich concentrate is injected into the scalp, promoting massive stimulation for hair growth. This treatment is effective and natural because it uses your own blood to restore your hair.

There are proprietary vitamin regimens that can help with hair loss, the most popular being Nutrafol. The way that they help is fuzzy but worth a try.

Low level LED light therapy has been proven to grow hair. The system that we like best is Revian which increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and inhibits dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is a major culprit in AGA. This system uses a light weight helmet that you wear for ten minutes a day and is linked to your phone for reminders to use it. Best of all it comes with a money back guarantee! You can learn more AND get $550 OFF a system by clicking here.

What Results Will I See?*

All treatments for hair loss take 4 to 12 weeks to see results. Patients who receive PRP for hair loss can expect to see restored growth of their hair. You’ll notice your hair growth improving 4-6 weeks following your treatment. For best results, you should expect to receive monthly treatments for 3 months. To maintain results, most patients will receive follow-up treatments every 3-12 months after their initial treatment. Revian users start to see results in 4 to 8 weeks. 

Is There Any Downtime?*

No, you won’t experience any downtime with PRP or Revian for hair restoration.