While many people automatically assume that hair loss is largely an issue for men, there are a significant number of women who struggle with thinning hair. For both genders, hair loss can occur from a range of factors including hormonal changes, medication and medical treatment, genetics, and combinations of these factors.
Not all hair loss treatment options are effective. In fact, many people in Las Vegas, NV spend hundreds of dollars and months in wasted effort on topical applications, herbal supplements, vitamins, and different shampoos and conditioners. The reason these types of treatment options do not work is they are not able to change the underlying cause of the hair loss and only create a temporary fix at best.
What Works?
When it comes to hair loss treatment options, one of the procedures that does work is a hair transplant. However, this is a costly procedure, and it does involve surgery to remove the hair from the back of the head and place it where it is needed.
Generally considered safe for most people, it is typically performed in a Las Vegas, NV specialist’s office and does not require a trip to the hospital. The procedure takes up to 8 hours, and there is some pain and discomfort for up to a week after the procedure.
The new hair growth is not fully evident for 6 to 9 months, and many people are required to also use the drug minoxidil to support the new hair growth. This can be very costly as well, with some clients paying over $15,000 with no coverage for the procedure from insurance companies.
PRP
PRP is a new option in hair loss treatment that does not require any surgery. In this process, a small amount of the patient’s blood is collected and then processed to harvest the Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) which is then injected back into the scalp area.
This process is simple and highly effective at stimulating blood flow and increasing hair growth across the scalp. At just a fraction of the cost of most surgical procedures, it is an option worth considering for anyone with thinning hair.
