Hair Restoration

Finasteride is a prescription medication that works to reduce the levels of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone, suspected to be the main culprit behind androgenic alopecia. On the scalp, DHT shrinks hair follicles to a point where healthy hair cannot survive, resulting in patches of hair loss. Propecia acts to prevent the conversion of testosterone to DHT, thereby blocking the hormonal effects on hair. This medication is known to cause birth defects in developing fetuses and should not be handled by women of childbearing age as it can be absorbed through the skin.

In order to see results, this medication must be taken every day as prescribed.

Minoxidil is a prescription medication that is used off-label to treat hair loss. It works by dilating blood vessels of the scalp to improve circulation and support the hair follicles and their nutritional needs. It also reverses miniaturization of follicles and stimulated follicles to move from the resting to the growth phase. You cannot take this medication if you are already on blood pressure or heart medications.

In order to see results, this medication must be taken every day as prescribed.

Cetirizine is an antihistamine medication that blocks the formation and accumulation of inflammation that can occur as a result of stressors and contributes to hair loss. By inhibiting the formation of inflammation with Cetirizine, we can decrease hair loss and facilitate new hair growth.

Cetirizine is applied topically to the scalp daily and has been shown to increase total hair density, especially with the thicker hairs on the scalp.

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a medical pen with small needles attached to the tip to make tiny holes in the scalp. This procedure enhances the penetration of products into the deeper layers of the skin and thereby improves results. During the procedure, we will use the microneedling pen on the areas of the scalp where you want to see hair growth. After treating the desired areas, PepFactor will be applied. PepFactor is medical grade purified Fibroblast Growth Factor.

PepFactor for scalp rejuvenation stimulates the skin to produce new collagen. Collagen in the scalp strengthens the hair follicles and improves hair growth. PepFactor is a natural way to rejuvenate the scalp, has shown the ability to treat up to Stage 5 hair loss and can be used in conjunction with other treatments to encourage hair growth. You can expect to see results (new hair growth) within a few weeks. Treatments are done weekly, typically for three or six weeks.