Hair Restoration Options

Dealing with hair loss can be frustrating and affect your confidence. Fortunately, there are several effective hair restoration options available today. At The Retreat Restorative and Aesthetics, Dr. Joshua Baker and his team offer various treatments tailored to meet your specific needs. From advanced procedures like FUE and PRP therapy to medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, there’s a solution for everyone. Discover how these innovative treatments can help you regain thicker, healthier hair and boost your confidence.

Platelet-Rich Therapy

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy is a straightforward way to tackle hair loss using a resource found in your body—blood! The growth factors in your plasma stimulate your hair follicles, encouraging them to grow thicker and healthier hair. Here’s how it works: We take a small sample of your blood, spin it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and inject the separated plasma into your scalp. 

  • One of the noteworthy advantages of PRP is that it’s a natural treatment using your own blood, so there’s minimal risk of allergic reactions or side effects.
  • Each treatment session only takes about 30 minutes. 
  • There’s no downtime, so that you can continue your day right after the session. 
  • It can be used alone or with hair transplants or other treatments.
  • PRP provided positive results for men and women.
  • You don’t have to remember to take a daily pill or apply a topical medication.

Follicular Unit Extraction

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a popular hair transplant method that gives natural-looking results without much fuss. The process is simple—we remove individual hair follicles from a donor area (usually the back of your head) and transplant them to the places where you’re experiencing hair loss—but it requires an experienced touch by someone like Dr. Baker. His attention to detail, like carefully choosing donor follicles and meticulously placing them to match your natural hair growth pattern, ensures that the transplanted hair blends seamlessly with your existing hair.

  • Unlike other hair transplant methods, FUE doesn’t leave a noticeable scar. This means you can keep your hair short without worrying about broadcasting your treatment history to everyone. 
  • This hair restoration procedure is minimally invasive, so while you might feel sore afterward, the recovery time is quick.
  • Ideal candidates are non-smokers who can avoid blood-thinning medications, supplements, and herbs for at least two weeks prior.

Results from FUE can be seen gradually over several months as the transplanted hair starts to grow. With proper care, these results can be long-lasting, giving you a fuller head of hair and a boost in confidence.

Medications

If you’re squeamish with blood or need to try other hair restoration methods before a hair transplant, Dr. Baker might recommend medications to treat your hair loss. At The Retreat Restorative and Aesthetics, we offer two of the most popular medicines for hair loss.

Finasteride

Often known by its brand name, Propecia, finasteride is a prescription medication for men that inhibits type 2 of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme from converting testosterone into DHT, a hormone that causes hair loss in your scalp. 

Finasteride is a daily pill that is most effective for those in the early stages of hair loss. Some users may notice improvements in a few months, but it usually takes around six months to a year to see significant results. 

Dutasteride

This medication is very similar to finasteride, only it is more potent. Unlike its predecessor, dutasteride blocks both types of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, making it significantly more effective. It can reduce DHT levels by an impressive 90%, compared to finasteride’s 70%!

It is important to note that while dutasteride delivers powerful results, not everyone requires such a robust solution. Dr. Baker will help you navigate your options, offering tailored recommendations to help you achieve fuller, healthier hair at the right level of intervention.

Minoxidil

Minoxidil, known by the brand name Rogaine, is an over-the-counter treatment. It can be taken orally or as a topical solution that you apply directly to your scalp to stimulate hair follicles and increase blood flow to the area, promoting hair growth. Unlike some other hair loss treatments, minoxidil can be used by men and women, and is often recommended for those who prefer a topical treatment over a pill. 

Some users start seeing results within a few months, but it can take up to a year to see the full effects. Consistency is critical with minoxidil; you need to use it regularly to achieve and maintain the benefits. 

Like all medications, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can have side effects, so it’s important to discuss these with Dr. Baker before starting treatment to ensure a safe yet effective experience.

Hair Restoration Options

Exosome Treatments

Exosomes are tiny but mighty particles that play a crucial role in cell communication and regeneration. For hair restoration, these powerful agents are applied directly to the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and encourage new growth. At The Retreat Restorative and Aesthetics, the exosome-rich serum is carefully derived from ethically obtained donor tissue and processed in a state-of-the-art lab to ensure quality and safety. Once prepared, it’s injected directly into the areas where you’re experiencing hair thinning or loss.

You’ll begin to notice results in just a few months, and the best part? This non-invasive technique is so quick and easy that scheduling multiple sessions won’t disrupt your routine. Exosome treatments offer a cutting-edge solution to help you achieve thicker, healthier hair with minimal hassle.

Low-Level Light Therapy

Low-level light therapy (LLLT) is another non-invasive hair restoration technique offered at The Retreat Restorative and Aesthetics. It increases blood flow to the scalp and encourages cellular activity in the hair follicles. 

We’re proud to partner with Revian, a trusted leader in LLLT, to bring you cutting-edge technology backed by a money-back guarantee. All you have to do is wear a ball cap for 10 minutes a day to allow the light to penetrate the scalp. The Revian app tracks your progress, making it a hassle-free experience.

  • Stimulates hair follicles with specific light wavelengths.
  • Increases blood flow and cellular activity in the scalp.
  • No downtime.
  • Revian app tracks your progress for a hassle-free experience.
  • Pain- and discomfort-free treatment process.
  • Suitable for both men and women.
  • Easy to incorporate into your weekly routine.
  • Supported by multiple clinical trials.
Hair Restoration Options

Team Up With Dr. Baker To Stop Your Hair Loss Today!

Choosing the right hair restoration method depends on your individual needs and goals. Whether you’re interested in PRP therapy, FUE, medications like finasteride and minoxidil, exosome treatments, or low-level light therapy, The Retreat Restorative and Aesthetics in Rockwall, Texas, has options to help you achieve thicker, healthier hair. Dr. Baker and his team are dedicated to finding the best solution for your hair loss. Schedule a consultation now and start your journey toward regaining your confidence and a fuller head of hair.