Hair Restoration for Her

(Using your own blood to grow your own hair!)

Thinning hair in men has long been recognized as an unwanted but frequent component of the aging process. However, many people don’t realize that 80% of women over the age of 60 experience significant hair loss as well.  Thinning hair in women can cause a great deal of emotional stress. In addition, the techniques women use to cope with thinning hair like wigs, weaves, hats and frequent trips to the hair salon can be a financial strain.  Thankfully, a new procedure is now available that can actually reverse the effects of hair loss.

Patient’s progress after 3 PRP treatments
Four stages of hair growth

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)  is a natural hair restoration procedure for women and men with mild to moderate hair loss.  PRP uses the person’s own plasma to stimulate collagen and hair growth, which can result in a 39% increase in hair thickness. The procedure is done in the office and can be accomplished in as little as 45 minutes to an hour!  You can return to work or your daily activities immediately after.  The three-step procedure is as follows:

  1. Your blood is drawn.  The blood is placed in a centrifuge and is spun down to separate the cells and the fluids.
  2. The blood is then separated into three layers; platelet poor plasma, platelet rich plasma(PRP!) and cells.
  3. The platelet rich plasma (PRP) is injected very superficially in small amounts into the areas of the scalp where the hair is thinning.

That’s it! Three treatments are performed initially at one-month intervals.  Typically, individuals experience a 19% increase in hair thickness during these first three months with maximum effect at 6 months.  Hair growth can continue for over a year with most individuals requiring single maintenance sessions every 4-6 months.

PRP is a minimally invasive, safe, effective procedure to restore hair volume with no down time, making it a great solution to hair loss for many women (and men)!

Dr. Tara Wegryn is a board-certified Neurologist and Electrophysiologist whose current area of concentration is Aesthetic Medicine. She has extensive training in the latest aesthetic medical techniques and is a member of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Tara Wegryn is the sole owner and operator of Refresh Medispa, the only dedicated medical spa in Galveston, TX. Refresh Medispa offers a variety of services and products including Botox, Fillers, Microneedling, PRP hair restoration, Kybella, skin resurfacing, hydrafacials, ZO Skin Health, and Colorescience.

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