Non-Surgical Medical Hair Restoration

There are many different factors that influence why men and women lose their hair or develop pattern baldness. These factors include simple genetics, auto-immune disease, reduced blood flow to the hair follicles, and/or inflammation. When inflammation occurs in the body, it can often reduce or stop natural hair growth.

Our bodies produce a number of natural elements and tissues that collectively make up the “healing substances” our bodies use when we are injured, get sick, or wear out our joints and other body parts. These healing substances are naturally recruited when there’s major inflammation or overt damage in the body.

According to Harvard Health, “…PRP has garnered attention as a promising solution for one of the most challenging problems in dermatology: hair loss…Platelets promote cell growth and regeneration. As the term ‘platelet-rich plasma’ suggests, platelets are generally about five times more concentrated in PRP than in regular blood. This concentration of platelets is useful, because platelets secrete growth factors that are thought to assist in wound healing and tissue regrowth.”

In a place like the scalp, where people suffer from chronic, long-term damage to hair follicles, or when people suffer from genetic-related hair loss, the body no longer engages the proper biologic processes and regeneration mechanisms to heal the area.

Regenerative medicine leverages your own natural healing elements and reintroduces them to the area in question. That application triggers the body’s restoration and regeneration processes.

In the case of platelet-rich plasma*, these products are collected and processed into a concentrated solution that is then injected into the areas of the scalp where the thinning is occurring. Through this process, our professionals target damaged follicles, re-introducing the tissues needed to stimulate hair growth and allowing the healing particles to get to work on the repair. Studies, including a study out of the Mayo Clinic’s Florida Campus, show that “platelet rich plasma [has been] found to be effective in regrowing hair.”

Tissue allografts help rejuvenate and “wake up” those hair follicles that have slowed down their ability to grow hair. After the application, hair follicles are expected to restart their natural growing process.*

The process varies depending on the suggested therapy. Regenerative medicine therapies will involve cleaning and using an anesthetic to prepare the area that will receive the application.
Studies have shown PRP may be a highly effective treatment for hair regrowth, but other therapies may be used in addition to, or in place of, PRP for stimulating the follicles and supporting hair regrowth.

*The FDA has given clearance on the equipment for producing the injections for PRP, the procedure itself remains ‘investigational’ and has not received official FDA approval. PRP is not considered a pharmaceutical substance (drug) because it is obtained from one’s own blood. (Johns Hopkins Medicine)

The right treatment depends on the cause of your hair loss, your health history, and your goals. At Age Management Center, we start with a personalized consultation and, when appropriate, hormone and health evaluations to understand your unique needs. From there, we design a custom plan that may include topical products, PRP therapy, cosmetic exosome serums, or a combination of approaches.

Most patients tolerate PRP therapy very well. We use a topical numbing cream to ensure your comfort during the injections. You may experience some mild soreness or redness afterward, but this typically resolves within a day.

Hair restoration is a gradual process. With consistent treatment, most patients begin to see improvements in hair texture and shedding within 3–4 months. Fuller regrowth may take 6–12 months, depending on the severity of hair loss and the treatments used.

Some over-the-counter products may complement your treatment plan, but many contain harsh or ineffective ingredients. We recommend discussing any products with our providers to ensure they support — not hinder — your results.

We carefully select exosome-based cosmetic products that are backed by research and produced by reputable labs. While these products are non-invasive and designed for cosmetic use, we always review your medical history to ensure they are a safe option for you. Cosmetic products do not require FDA approval and while they are extensively researched, exosomes are not yet approved by the FDA.

Hormonal imbalances — including thyroid dysfunction among others — are common contributors to hair thinning in both men and women. That’s why we offer comprehensive hormone evaluations as part of our integrative approach to hair restoration.