Hair Rejuvenation
Hair thinning occurs in both males and females, and commonly occurs due to a mix of genetic, nutritional and hormonal factors. Increased hair shedding can occur due to triggers such as surgery, weight loss, medications, psychological stress, medications, pregnancy, breast feeding or perimenopause. In some cases, the cause is a medical condition such as an autoimmune disease or underlying hormonal disorder.
Hair thinning can cause anxiety and self consciousness - if it bothers you we recommend a consultation with Dr Grant to address the issue and discuss the various treatment options, as early intervention offers better outcomes.
What does a consultation about hair rejuvenation involve? Dr Grant will take a medical history and examine your scalp. Photos will be taken of your hair and the doctor will review the scalp under magnification. Blood tests to assess your nutritional status, hormones and general health are often useful. Depending on your concerns, she will discuss options including medication and regenerative treatments.
What is Is Telogen effluvium? Hair shedding is a natural reaction to life stress, telogen effluvium, which usually settles with time and optimal nutrition. Optimising nutrition and reassurance is often the best first line treatment. If symptoms are severe, chronic (lasting more than 3 months) or cause distress, topical, oral or sublingual minoxidil is the best evidence based intervention.
What is Patterned Hair Loss? Accelerated hair thinning occurs due to hormonal and genetic factors. Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) is characterised by hair thinning and loss on the crown (top of head), with recession of the hairline. In contrast, Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) is primarily seen in the “part “ of the hair.
The best evidenced baed approach for patterned hair loss is medications to address the hormonal milleu in the scalp. Dr Grant will discuss the various options including diet and lifestyle, medications or regenerative treatments.
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and how does it help with Hair Loss? Regenerative treatment using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) uses platelet derived growth factors, exosomes and other chemical messengers . It involves taking your blood in the clinic, separating PRP from the other blood components using a centrifuge, and injecting PRP into your scalp or skin.
This works to up- regulate the body’s natural healing capacity and help with all hair concerns, including telogen effluvium, alopecia and patients wanting to preserve their hair as they age, including maintain hair and scalp health after hair transplantation.
We use the Emcyte PRP system , which generates very high concentrations of platelets, with 10 billion platelets derived from a standard 60ml blood draw. A initial course includes 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart. See more information here about PRP.
Consultations If you have hair thinning and would like a medical assessment or treatment, book a consultation with Dr Grant. Medicare rebates are avaiable.
Treatment Options
“Regenerative treatments such as platelet rich plasma are support biological processes and enhance skin, scalp and & hair and can be used in conjunction with standard medications or alone.”
