What’s going on?
The reality of suffering from hair loss and what can be done about it
One of the biggest myths about hair loss is the belief that there is absolutely nothing you can do about it, believing you just have to accept it and try to hide it, BUT fear not, in most cases, if you are committed, not only can you stop it but also reverse it!
Following a prescribed course of non-surgical hair treatments is key for slowing down your hair loss and preserving as much of your hair as possible.
According to The American Hair Loss Association, the average person loses 100 strands of hair a day, YEP, you read that right! This is natural and unnoticeable because new hairs are constantly growing to replace the ones that have fallen out. The problem begins when this cycle is broken.
HAIR GROWTH CYCLE
Hair Starts Growing
Known as the Anagen Phase, this is when cells in the root divide and create new hair at the base of the follicle, which pushes the previous strand out. Hair grows close to the scalp and extends down as it continues to grow.
Hair Takes a Break
The Catagen Phase is when hair begins to transition after it reaches maximum growth capacity and “takes a break.” At this stage it’s still attached to the root, but it stops growing and prepares to fall out and renew itself.
Hair Is at Rest
Called the Telogen Phase, this is when hair is at rest, and then eventually it is released and falls out. Afterward, the follicle remains inactive for three months and the entire cycle begins again.
However, due to several causes, such as aging, hormones, DHT, lack of proper nutrition, stress etc. - the follicles shrink over time, and produce shorter, and thinner hair with each cycle and eventually stop producing altogether. This process is called miniaturization or Androgenic Alopecia and effects women as well as men.
Non-Surgical Solutions
At The Effect Lifestyle Practice, we offer a variety of non-surgical hair loss treatments and therapies which can prevent ongoing hair loss and stimulate hair growth. Our Hair Effect – Hair Growth System offers personalized treatment plans that include a choice of the following combination of therapies.
A highly effective treatment for hair restoration is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). made from the platelets in your own blood and, when reinjected into the scalp, can stimulate hair follicles to promote hair growth. Rich in growth factors and cytokines, PRP can invigorate new hair growth, wake up dormant follicles, and strengthen and thicken your hair.
Microneedling for hair loss can be used either as a standalone treatment or in combination with a hair loss topical supplement to increase its effectiveness. Penetrating the skin with tiny channels opened up with the needles will injure the skin enough to encourage skin and follicle repair on a cellular level.
LLLT (low-level light therapy) is a light, flexible cap. When applied to the scalp, the red laser light is absorbed by specialized cells deep within your hair follicles, providing energy to enhance cellular restoration and hair growth. In turn causing your hair strands to grow in thicker, thereby extending the life cycle of the hair before it sheds.
Topical solutions are the easiest and most non-invasive way to address hair loss and they come in several different formats like shampoo, spray, or oil. Regardless of the format, most products take a few months of routine application before obtaining visible results. Topical solutions could offer enhanced results when paired with a procedure like PRP.
Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation with a member of The Effect Lifestyle Aesthetic Medical Team, we will help you identify your issues and design a personalized plan that uses a variety of methods to restore your hair back to it’s crowning glory!
At The Effect Lifestyle Practice, our team of medical professionals takes the time to get to know our patients and their aesthetic goals. If you want to learn more about our Hair Effect – Hair Growth System or any other medical aesthetic procedure we offer call us at (904) 518-3721 for a complimentary consultation.