Male Hair Loss- do treatments work?
Perich Aesthetics, Tampa Bay FL
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Perich Aesthetics, Tampa Bay FL 〰️
When you start to see your hairline receding or maybe a bald spot forming, it can be upsetting. Hair loss is very common for men and a big reason you see guys decide to shave it off all together. It can feel like there is no hope to regain the hair you once had, however with the advancements in technology, there are male hair loss treatments that DO work! Hair loss is a common condition that affects at least 40% of females and 50% of males. Men and women alike can benefit from the latest hair loss treatment that is simple and effective.
Do Male Hair Loss Treatments Work?
The good news is there are a couple of options that really work for hair loss treatment. Actually, there are specific variations on the treatments that will work depending on your age and gender. This is why it is so important to talk with a doctor about your options to make sure they are targeted to your exact needs. You can spend money on products that might not actually be addressing your specific needs. If you have tried other products with little to no results, this could be a contributing factor.
The other problem we commonly see when people are trying hair loss treatments, is that they are not staying consistent for long enough periods of time. When you introduce a new product into your body, the body has an adjustment period. Taking something once will never give you that permanent solution because the body needs a prolonged influx of the ingredients to get them to really start working.
Think of it like drinking water every day. Your body takes it in and flushes out the extra, however the next day you still need more water. As a living being, we are constantly regrowing and revitalizing needing nutrients each day. Eating spinach once a month will not give you the health benefits and nutrients you need like having it a few times a week. The true bench mark for seeing the long lasting results is often 6 months to a year.
What Hair Loss Treatments Do You Recommend?
At Perich Aesthetics, we utilize two hair loss treatments that really work for both men and women: PRP Therapy and Nutrafol. These two treatments take different approaches to address the problem. They also both are a tailored approach to get at the root cause depending on your type and location of hair loss. Since we specialize in both options, we can help you to determine which will work best for you.
What is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, for hair restoration is an innovative therapy that involves your own blood by-product to stimulate new hair follicles to grow and improve hair condition, color and volume. This PRP treatment is used to accelerate healing of the scalp that helps restore hair growth. Wait…plasma? Isn’t that what they used to make TV’s a few years back? Yes, but this is different!
Plasma is part of your blood that is made up of special proteins and water that let the platelets move through your bloodstream with ease. These platelets are super important as they allow the blood to clot and heal you with growth factors. The PRP is rich in these growth factors which stimulate the growth of both existing and new hair follicles to regrow new, healthy hair.
Although more research is needed to determine exactly why PRP works so well for hair loss, experts theorize that the same plasma cell proliferation that promotes wound healing can stimulate the hair follicles and improve circulation to the scalp, thus facilitating hair growth and pigment.
How does PRP Therapy Work?
To get these platelets, your Doctor draws your blood and extracts the plasma (the PRP) with a special medical device called a centrifuge. Think of it like a tilt-a-whirl for your blood where its spinning all around and getting dizzy, which causes things to separate (you know, like at a fair or amusement park and your lunch threatens to leave your body during the ride!) The spinning motion of the centrifuge separates the platelet-rich plasma from the other blood components.
While the blood is being processed, the client’s scalp is numbed with a topical anesthetic cream. This PRP is then injected at the area of concern on your scalp, thus giving that specific area a boost of your own natural healing and growth powers. Remember, this is not a foreign substance being put into your body, but rather your own platelet-rich plasma that was separated from your own blood! Therefore, there is no worry about putting something new into your body, although you may have some tenderness at the injection site initially after the treatment- just like the soreness at the site of pulling the blood from your arm.
Dr. Tayna Perich explains how PRP Therapy works:
“We draw your blood, we spin it down and take out the PRP- which is basically the growth factors in your blood. Wherever we re-inject that PRP from your own blood, that area will then get a boost of regeneration. This helps to stimulate wound healing in areas that have a poor blood supply.
So, let’s say you cut yourself, there’s going to be a blood clot that forms at the level of the cut. That blood clot will attract your own stem cells to heal the cut in the soft tissue damage. Due to genetics, some areas of the body, commonly the scalp or joints, can have poor blood supply. This means those areas are not able to heal or regenerate in the same way as others. That’s where the hair loss comes in.”
The whole process takes about 30-60mins in office per treatment. Most people who opt for PRP require three treatments about four to six weeks apart to see the full results they are looking for. Additional PRP therapy may be required for severe hair loss. To keep this amazing new look staying strong, follow up treatments may be recommended every 4-6 months.
Who is a good candidate for PRP Therapy?
PRP is an excellent solution for men and women who desire increased hair growth as well as returning pigment to grey hairs. Healthy adults who are looking for a more natural way to improve their hair loss are fantastic candidates to consider this route. Patients on any blood thinners are not ideal clients as the blood is already under so much stress. Those who smoke are also not advised for this treatment either.
A 2014 study published in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery found that PRP safely and effectively reduced hair loss for individuals who had androgenic alopecia, commonly called male pattern baldness. A follow-up study published in 2019 by the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported hair regrowth in almost 400 individuals who were treated with PRP for male pattern baldness.
What is Nutrafol?
Nutrafol is an award-winning oral supplement for hair loss. Nutafol improves hair growth with added stress balancing benefits. It is a 100% drug-free supplement for thinning hair with Synergen Complex® and DHT blockers. The swallowable capsules contain a mix of ingredients that work to address some of the key culprits that can trigger and exacerbate hair thinning and hair loss: stress, a hormone known as DHT, micro-inflammation, and poor nutrition.
How does Nutrafol work?
Nutrafol uses high quality botanicals that are better able to be absorbed into the body that are dairy free, gluten free, hormone free, shellfish free, binder free, and artificial additive free. The Nutrafol website states:
“Our nutraceuticals are made with medical-grade botanical extracts standardized to clinically effective dosages for consistent potency and with bio-optimized ingredients for excellent absorption and results.
We source the highest quality ingredients from around the world supporting sustainable growers and responsible stewardship of natural resources. All products are third-party-tested for purity.”
What is even more important is that Nutrafol has specific products just for men and for women at the various stages of their life with their products: Women, Postpartum, Balance, and Men.
Nutrafol Women multi-targets common root causes of thinning hair from within for stronger hair and less shedding.
Nutrafol Postpartum is made with nourishing ingredients for postpartum recovery from the stress and nutrient depletion caused by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding to support thicker, stronger hair growth.
Women’s Balance reduces shedding and improves hair growth and visible thickness while easing your transition through the hormonal shift of peri- and postmenopause.
Nutrafol Men improves hair growth with visibly more thickness and scalp coverage. Target root causes of thinning like hormones, stress, and poor nutrition without compromising sexual performance. Medical-grade, natural ingredients that support your whole-body health.
One of our customers said “After taking Nutrafol for approximately three months, my hair was not only fuller but there was a shine back in my hair that I hadn’t seen in a long time.”
As you can see, you do have options. Knowing which option is best for you really takes the experience from a trained professional to asses your situation to help identify the root cause… ;) contact us today to schedule your consultation at 727-777-2640, you’ll be glade you did!