Skin Technique is Vancouver’s go-to hair loss treatment clinic, providing each patient with a customized treatment plan and a comforting approach. Learn more about what causes hair loss and how to treat it below.
What Is Hair Loss?
Hair loss is an extremely common occurrence among men and women. This can be due to various reasons, such as genetics, aging, stress, medical conditions, or environmental factors. Hair loss can either happen slowly as you age or rapidly, depending on your follicles, hair type, and lifestyle. Hair loss can occur anywhere on the body, but the main treatment area that patients are concerned with is the scalp.
What Causes Hair Loss?
Some causes of hair loss include but are not limited to:
- Aging
- Genetics
- Medical conditions, such as alopecia
- An imbalance in hormone levels
- Environmental factors, such as heavy pollution or humidity
- Stress
- Certain medications or supplements
- Overusing harmful dyes or hair styling products
How Long do Hair Treatments Take to Grow Hair?
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy’s effects are most noticeable a few months after your final session. Skin Technique recommends a treatment every 6-12 months to maintain your results.
Hair Loss Solutions At Skin Technique
PRP For Hair Restoration (Platelet Rich Plasma)
The Skin Technique clinic offers PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy) to treat hair loss concerns in a minimally invasive, effective fashion. PRP is a hair restoration treatment that is growing in popularity. This non-surgical treatment uses the patient’s blood to promote hair growth. PRP therapy is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss. It is one of the many procedures performed at the Skin Technique clinic in Downtown Vancouver.
PRP for hair restoration uses innovative technology whereby a client’s blood is drawn to extract the PRP and then injected into the scalp where hair loss/thinning is present. Platelets are the components of our blood that contain multiple growth factors and nutrients. This procedure stimulates new growth of the hair.
Hair Loss FAQ
How to Tell if I am Experiencing Hair Loss?
Some signs you may be experiencing hair loss include:
- Hair thinning at the top of the head is the most common hair loss associated with aging.
- Patchy bald spots.
- Sudden loosening of hair, resulting in clumps falling out.
- Hair loss on other areas of your body.
- Scales forming over the scalp in patches.
If you are concerned about experiencing hair loss but are unsure, contact your doctor or an expert at the Skin Technique clinic to learn more.
How to Prevent Hair Loss?
There are some preventative measures you can take to prevent hair loss before seeking out a medical treatment, and these include:
- Avoiding harsh hair products or over-dyeing your hair.
- Asking your doctor about medications and supplements you are taking that may be contributing to your hair loss.
- Protect your scalp from direct sunlight and prolonged sun exposure.
- Stopping smoking.
- Avoiding stressful activities and situations and taking time off when you need it.
However, these measures can only do so much. If your hair loss has gotten to a severe point, you may want to seek treatment from a reputable clinic like Skin Technique.
What kind of doctor treats hair loss?
Dermatologists and doctors who practice aesthetic medicine, like Dr. Pavlou from the Skin Technique Clinic, can help diagnose and treat hair loss concerns. The Skin Technique team will discuss your concerns and goals at length during your consultation to ensure you get the effective hair loss treatment you deserve.
What is the most effective treatment for hair loss?Are Hair Treatments Safe?
The most effective treatment for hair loss depends entirely on your concerns and the severity of your hair thinning. To determine your best treatment plan, visit the Skin Technique clinic to talk with our hair loss treatment experts during your consultation. Skin Technique offers PRP treatments for all genders and hair types, as it is highly effective and minimally invasive.
Are Hair Treatments Safe?
There are safe options for treating hair loss, predominantly Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy. When you seek out a hair loss treatment at Skin Technique, you are choosing the safest option.
How is Hair Loss different for Men vs. Women?
When you hear about hair loss treatments, you assume they are only for men. Although women experience hair loss less than men, it is still a prevalent concern and can result in severely affected self-esteem. A certain gene causes hair loss and circulates androgens, which must be present for male or female baldness to occur, but hair loss is often a symptom of male hormones being imbalanced, such as testosterone or DHT.
While 55% of women are likely to experience hair loss, up to 85% of men will experience some form of hair loss in their lifetime. Thankfully, Skin Technique proudly treats everyone to ensure they can look and feel their best.
