What is Hair Regrowth Treatment?
Hair regrowth treatment are various methods and products, which is used to stimulate the growth of new hair in areas in a place where hair has thinned or been lost. These treatments are primarily used to overcome conditions like male pattern baldness, female pattern baldness, and several other forms of hair loss.
Dr Shuai uses a combined medical and aesthetic approach for your hair regrowth treatments, includes:
- Topical Treatments: These are applied directly to the scalp. The commonly used topical treatment is minoxidil, which is available over the counter.
- Oral Medications: These medicines work by blocking the hormone, which are responsible for hair loss.
- Laser Therapy: it involves the use of red light to stimulate hair growth. This can be done with devices that can be used at home.
- Systemic assessment and investigations: it involves an extensive medical history, possible investigations in the underlaying cause of the hair loss if its required.
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy: This process involves injecting a concentration of a patient’s own platelets into the scalp. Its stimulate hair growth.
- Nutritional Supplements: Some supplements, like vitamin b12 injections or biotin, may help in hair growth or health which can be tested and beneficial for those that are deficient.
- Healthy hair tips: Dr Shuai Wang also suggests healthy hair tips to reduce hair loss.
What does the Procedure involve?
Topical Treatments (e.g., Minoxidil):
Apply the solution directly to the scalp in the required areas.
Follow the recommended usage instructions carefully, usually once or twice daily.
Oral Medications (e.g., Finasteride):
Consult a doctor for a prescription and dosage instructions.
Take the medication as directed by your healthcare professionals, usually once a day.
Laser Therapy:
If receiving in-clinic treatments, a specialized laser device is used. The process takes around 20-30 minutes.
If you are using a home device, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for careful usage.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy:
A small amount of blood is taken from the patient.
The blood is then processed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma.
The concentrated plasma is injected into the scalp in the areas where treatment is required.
Whether the procedure is new or experimental
Therapeutic approved medications are long used for the treatment of hair regrowth, but the cosmetics methods approved by the TGA which is new procedures.
What are the Possible Outcomes of the Procedure in the Short and Long Term?
Topical Treatments (e.g., Minoxidil):
- Short Term (0-3 months):
Weak hair shed down.
- Long Term (6+ months):
Increased hair density and thickness
Oral Medications (e.g., Finasteride):
- Short Term (0-3 months):
There is a possible reduction in hair loss.
- Long Term (6+ months):
Sustained reduction in hair loss
Some may experience regrowth of hair.
Laser Therapy:
- Short Term (0-3 months):
Reduced hair shedding.
- Long Term (6+ months):
Increased hair density and new hair growth.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy:
- Short Term (0-3 months):
Reduction in hair shedding.
Improvements in hair quality.
- Long Term (6+ months):
Increased hair density and thickness of hair.
Results improve with multiple sessions.
Note: we cannot promise 100% that the result will be permanent without treatment or maintenance
What are the Risks and possible Complications associated with the Procedure?
Risks and Complications:
- Allergic reactions may occur at the application site.
- Potential sexual side effects, such as reduced libido or erectile dysfunction
- Skin irritation in some cases.
- Overuse may lead to hair shedding or unwanted facial hair growth.
- Infection at the injection side
What are the Contraindications?
Contraindications:
- Allergy or sensitivity to minoxidil
- Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this treatment.
- Photosensitivity conditions that increase sensitivity to light.
- History of skin cancer.
- Certain medical conditions that interfere with the healing process.
- Platelet disorders affecting platelet function.
- Allergies to any ingredients in the supplements.
What is the cost of the procedure?
Hair regrowth treatments, with laser rejuvenation and Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy injections (from $550 for 1 session, 60 minutes)
Consultation usually cost from $75 out of pocket.
What can the Results Look-like?
All the treatment results are given below:
- Reduce hair shedding.
- Regrowth
- Increase hair density.
- Natural looking results
- Reduce hair breakage.
Aftercare of the Procedure?
- Avoid the contact with mouth and eyes.
- Consistent application
- Monitoring of side effects
- Avoid overuse.
- Avoid touching the injection area.