For a lot of people, hair plays a pivotal role in self-confidence and identity. Unfortunately, certain conditions could cause the hair to shed which may leave you considering what the best hair loss treatment is.
What causes Hair Loss?
Before looking at the best hair loss treatment, it helps to understand the condition. Now, hair loss typically occurs when the hair follicles remain dormant and do not produce new hair. Over time, this can lead to significant bald patches on the scalp.
Whilst it can be incredibly frustrating and debilitating, sometimes hair loss is linked to lifestyle and can be addressed with some simple changes. Other times, hair loss is attributed to genetics, age, and sometimes medical conditions.
Here are some of the leading causes of hair thinning and hair loss:
- Family history (heredity)
- Androgenic alopecia caused by hormonal changes
- Medical conditions
- Medications
- Natural ageing
If you are considering treatment, we recommended that you speak to a medical professional to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
Best Hair Loss Treatment
Luckily, there is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment solution that can help to address hair loss. The treatment we recommend is PRP, otherwise known as Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy.
This is by far one of the most effective hair growth treatments on the market, and it utilises nothing, but the natural components found within your blood to stimulate the hair follicles.
Naturally, human blood contains several key nutrients that play a vital role in how the body functions. These components include platelets that support coagulation, a yellowish substance known as plasma that carries water and salts around the body, and growth-stimulating proteins.
During PRP hair loss treatment, we will take a small vile of blood from your arm (like a blood test) and place it into a special centrifuge. This centrifuge spins the blood at a very specific frequency to separate the key components.
These key components are then injected directly into several regions on the scalp to target the hair follicles. The process triggers the body’s natural healing abilities, stimulates collagen production, and encourages the follicles to produce new hair.
Typically, each patient will receive around 50 shots in one session and may require approximately three treatments (spaced eight weeks apart) for best results.
Treatment typically takes around 40 minutes to complete, and there is no downtime required afterward. It is natural to experience slight redness or tenderness around the injection site for a couple of days, this will clear within a couple of days.
It is important to remember that the hair follicles can take some time to produce new hair, therefore results may not be instantaneous. Results are usually visible around 4-6 weeks following treatment.
Before undergoing PRP, we will invite you in for a consultation to discuss your concerns and determine whether PRP is a suitable treatment for you. As PRP uses no additives, just the natural nutrients in your blood, it is considered one of the safest treatments on the market, with little to no risk of infection or complication.
However, some medical conditions may affect suitability including pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases, and some cancers.
For more information on the best hair loss treatments or to book a consultation with our experts, contact Ness Aesthetics.