Hair Restoration Using Your Body’s Own Plasma

A Natural Approach to Thinning Hair

Hair loss can be frustrating, especially when you begin noticing more hair in the shower, a widening part or areas that simply don’t look as full as they once did.

At Midwest Dermatology, we offer a nonsurgical hair restoration treatment that uses components from your own blood to help stimulate hair follicles and support natural hair growth.

Treatment can be used for both men and women experiencing certain types of hair thinning and hair loss.

How Does Hair Restoration Treatment Work?

Treatment begins with a small blood draw. Your blood is processed to separate and concentrate the plasma and platelets containing growth factors that play a role in healing and tissue repair.

The concentrated plasma is then injected into areas of the scalp where hair is thinning. These growth factors can help stimulate hair follicles and support the natural growth phase of the hair cycle.

Because the treatment comes from your own blood, there are no synthetic fillers or medications being injected into the scalp.

Who May Benefit?

Not every type of hair loss responds to the same treatment.

Hair thinning can be related to genetics, hormones, age, medications, illness, stress and a variety of other factors. That’s why determining what may be contributing to your hair loss is an important first step.

Your Midwest Dermatology provider will evaluate your pattern and degree of hair loss, medical history and other factors before recommending treatment.

This approach may be particularly helpful for some patients experiencing hereditary or pattern hair loss who still have active hair follicles in the thinning areas.

What Is Treatment Like?

After your blood is drawn and processed, the concentrated plasma is injected into targeted areas of the scalp using a fine needle.

The appointment is relatively quick, and there is little downtime. You may experience temporary tenderness, redness or swelling at the injection sites, but most patients can return to their usual activities following treatment.

Hair restoration is a process rather than a one-time treatment. A series of treatments is typically recommended initially, followed by maintenance treatments when appropriate.

When Will I See Results?

Hair grows slowly, so results aren’t immediate.

When treatment is successful, patients may gradually notice less shedding followed by improvement in hair density and growth over the months that follow. Results vary depending on the type and extent of hair loss and how an individual responds to treatment.

Your provider will talk with you about what you can realistically expect before you begin.