Hair Loss Treatment Options for Men and Women

Hair loss affects millions of people, and it can happen to men or women of any age. Although hair loss is generally a cosmetic condition, it can take a significant toll on a person’s self-confidence, emotions, and quality of life. Solutions for hair loss should improve those feelings in addition to effectively restoring hair growth.

Not all hair loss treatments are equal. It is important to consider the effectiveness, cost, and duration of any solution for regrowing hair. Regenerative treatments, including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Autologous Exosome Therapy, are two excellent options for patients in our Villanova Stem Cell Therapy office.

Stem cell therapy is intended to work for hair loss by reactivating dormant hair follicles and improving scalp health so that hair can grow. Treatments repair damaged follicles, stimulate follicles so that they begin producing hair, and improve blood flow to nourish hair roots. This process can help the scalp return to normal growth cycles and restore the patient’s natural hair.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Regrowth in Philadelphia

Our primary treatment for hair growth is called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), which activates your body’s own healing platelets to repair and strengthen hair follicles. PRP contains growth factors that are essential for tissue repair and regeneration. The patient’s own platelets are injected into the scalp to stimulate inactive follicles, thicken hair shaft diameter, extend the growth phase of existing hair, and improve scalp health and blood flow.

Because this process uses the patient’s platelets, this treatment is typically very effective. The body does not have to adapt to surgical intervention or chemical injections. It simply recognizes its own platelets and puts them to work. Hair regrowth is completely natural, so there are no sudden changes in appearance. 

Most people begin to see new hair growth, and thicker existing hair, within the first month. As the follicles begin to work again, hair should fill in over the scalp, producing more noticeable results over the course of a few months to a year. While slow growth may be bothersome for patients who are anxious to restore a full head of hair, the subtle progress of natural growth makes the changes less perceptible to friends and acquaintances.

The treatment process itself is minimally invasive. Blood is drawn to collect platelets so that the PRP can be prepared. Appointments take less than an hour with few side effects other than possible minor bruising at the injection sites. Patients visit our office regularly for about 3 months, then move to a maintenance schedule as needed. Although hair growth cycles are permanent, follicles can return to dormancy, resulting in new hair loss. The good news is that regrowth continues to be possible with additional PRP treatments.

Exosome Therapy is Increasingly Affordable

Autologous Exosomes are your body’s own stem cells. At Stem Cells Philadelphia, we use exosomes to treat many health conditions that cause debilitating pain and limited mobility. Exosomes carry growth factors, proteins, and genetic material that can significantly enhance hair restoration.

Exosome collection is an involved, and therefore expensive, process. Since only small amounts are needed for hair loss treatment, our practice did not previously consider autologous exosome treatment to be cost-effective. For that reason, we did not typically offer this as a solution to our patients.

Recent advances in small scale exosome retrieval have made this powerful treatment much more accessible. We can now obtain the right amount of genetic material from small sample collections, which reduces the cost for this excellent treatment option. This development aligns well with our commitment to providing affordable, effective treatments.

Autologous Exosome treatment for hair loss often produces faster regeneration than PRP. It can also be combined with PRP injections for enhanced results. This means improved scalp health and blood flow, faster hair growth, long-lasting continuous growth, and strong hair strands. The treatment process is very similar to PRP, including convenient appointment pacing and no downtime afterward.

Choosing the Philadelphia Hair Loss Treatment Plan that is Right for You

If you are concerned about thinning hair, bald spots, or a receding hair line, regenerative therapy for hair loss may be an effective solution. PRP and Autologous Exosome Therapy are both options that may allow you to grow your own hair without invasive procedures or chemical injections. We simply use your own body’s cells to improve follicle and scalp health.

Every new patient to our Villanova office begins with a complimentary consultation. You will meet directly with one of our providers, who will evaluate your hair loss and treatment goals. Then you will learn more about your options so that you can make a fully informed decision. If you decide to move forward, we’ll schedule you for your first treatment in our comfortable, state-of-the-art office near Philadelphia. Contact Stem Cells Philadelphia today to schedule your consultation and learn how regenerative therapy can help you naturally grow your own hair so that your confidence and quality of life are restored.