3 key insights into advanced solutions to help women regrow their hair

While hair loss is associated with men, women make up 40% of hair loss sufferers in the United States. Due to societal norms, thinning and balding hair can take a particularly traumatic emotional toll on women. At Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., we empathize with the challenges presented by hair loss and how it can affect a woman’s overall well-being and health. Our sophisticated technologies have been proven to safely, effectively, and permanently restore hair for both men and women. Real regrowth is possible without the risks, and as you’ll see from the following three key insights about our advanced approaches to treating hair loss in women.

1 – Next-generation hair transplants for androgenetic alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia in men is also known as “male-pattern baldness” (MPB). In women, this condition is commonly called “female-pattern baldness” (FPB). We have had great success in treating both MPB and FPB with our advanced systems. These conditions are the leading cause of hair loss. FPB in women is often characterized by diffuse thinning across the scalp rather than bald spots on top of the head or a retreating hairline.

Age, hormones, and genetics have all been implicated in FPB and MPB. Specific to FPB, two-thirds of post-menopausal women will have thin hair, if not total hair loss. You are also more likely to experience hair loss if a “first-degree” relative (such as a parent) has thinning or baldness. Lastly, declines in dihydrotestosterone (DHT) after menopause have also been implicated due to this hormone’s effect on shrinking hair follicles.

2 – ARTAS® for FPB

The first FDA-cleared robotic hair restoration system, the ARTAS® stimulates the production of natural hair in a minimally-invasive way. These advanced technologies also identify the best follicles for harvesting to support natural and sustained results. We use robotic speed and precision to preserve the donor area when harvesting follicles. This system also helps us to evenly and optimally distribute the follicles. Once transplanted, hair grows in around six months and thickens over time.

3 – NeoGraft® for FPB

NeoGraft® is an appealing and sophisticated Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique. Our hair restoration experts use a special, semi-automated handpiece to extract the follicles gently. Typically, these follicles are extracted from the back of the scalp, where hair is most plentiful. We also use baldness-resistant or terminal follicles to support the survival of your hair and sustained regrowth. The follicles are extracted without any cutting or incisions. The process is well-tolerated with local anesthetic. These individual follicles or grafts are then transferred to the thin areas to add fullness. As no incisions are involved, we do not have to stitch up the donor site. The scarring associated with traditional surgical hair transplant procedures is also avoided. Downtime and recovery are kept to a minimum, too, and you should notice gradual improvements with full results visible in around nine to 12 months.

Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center has had the privilege of helping women recover from traumatic hair loss without traumatic procedures. To find out more about options for treatment, schedule a consultation at our office in Alexandria, VA 571-449-2555 or Washington, D.C. 202-816-7557 today.