Have you noticed you’re leaving behind a lot more hair in your brush? Do you feel like your ponytail doesn’t look and feel quite as full as it used to? It’s not a dramatic change, but enough to have you look twice in the mirror.
Before you panic, we want to reassure you that it’s normal to lose some hair everyday. Just like autumn leaves fall every year, our scalp goes through a similar shedding cycle.
However, if you’re noticing excessive shedding, hair thinning, or just want to focus on overall hair health, keep reading for more details!
Why Hair Loss Looks Different for Every Woman
Women’s hair loss is more common than most people realize, especially during your 30s, 40s, and beyond. It doesn’t always look the same from one person to the next. For some, hair loss can show up as gradually thinning of the crown. For others, it’s sudden shedding after a stressful season, hormonal shifts after pregnancy, periods of stress, or changes that come with age. There are also times when it’s purely up to genetics. We totally understand how frustrating it can feel. We’re here to let you know that you do have options!
Understanding What Your Hair Is Telling You
Your hair is often a reflection of what’s happening internally. This can show up as hormonal fluctuations, stress, medications, and even certain hair treatments can disrupt the natural growth cycle. You might notice thinning at the top of the scalp, increased shedding in the shower, or areas that feel less dense than they used to.
This is where our team at Thistle Medical Aesthetics take a more regenerative approach towards hair thinning.
A Natural, Regenerative Solution: PRP for Hair
One of the most effective options we offer for hair restoration is PRP injections in the scalp.
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, uses your body’s own growth factors to stimulate hair follicles and encourage new growth. The treatment is performed entirely in office, and we offer several options to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. We begin by drawing a small amount of blood, which is then spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma. This concentrated solution is then carefully injected into areas of thinning. The goal is to support and reactivate follicles that have slowed down over time, encouraging them to function more optimally again.
Most patients follow a series of 4 to 6 treatments spaced about a month apart. Many begin to notice less shedding and subtle improvements in texture and reduced shedding within the first few weeks, with more visible thickness and regrowth developing over the following months.
Supporting Your Results at Home
While your in office treatments are amazing to kickstart regeneration, it’s just one part of the picture. What you do consistently at home plays a significant role in how your hair responds as well. We often recommend a combination of internal and topical support to reinforce your results.
Nutrafol is a supplement that addresses internal factors like stress, hormones, and nutrient deficiencies that can contribute to thinning. It supports stronger, healthier growth over time. With daily use, most patients begin to notice improvements in shedding and overall hair health over the course of several months. We recommend starting out with our 3 month pack to kickstart your hair journey.
For daily scalp care, Plated Hair Serum delivers growth factors directly to the scalp, helping to nourish follicles and create an ideal environment where stronger, healthier hair growth can thrive.
Together, these steps help reinforce the progress we’re making in the treatment room.
When It’s Worth Seeing a Dermatologist or Specialist
While many cases of hair thinning respond well to regenerative treatments, there are times when your hair may be signaling something more complex. Conditions like thyroid imbalances, autoimmune-related hair loss, or certain scalp disorders require a medical diagnosis and treatment plan that goes beyond what we can address in office. In those situations, we always recommend working alongside a dermatologist or medical provider to ensure you’re receiving the appropriate care.
For men, it’s also important to approach hair restoration with realistic expectations. If hair loss has progressed to advanced balding, it’s typically not something we can reverse with non-surgical treatments alone. However, in the earlier stages, we can absolutely help slow progression, strengthen existing follicles, and preserve density over time. The sooner we can intervene, the more we’re able to maintain.
A Personalized Approach
Hair restoration does not look the same for everyone. Your specific hair needs will always guide the plan we create for you. If you’ve been noticing changes in your hair, you’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate it on your own either. During a consultation, we’ll take a closer look, talk through what you’re experiencing, and build a plan that feels manageable and tailored to you.
