Integrating Nonsurgical Hair Restoration Into an Existing Plastic Surgery Practice
September 2022
in “
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
”
TLDR Plastic surgeons can offer various nonsurgical hair restoration treatments like minoxidil, PRP, and light treatments, but they don't give permanent results and need to be repeated. It's crucial to educate patients and manage their expectations. Hair loss in women often involves other health issues like thyroid disease.
The document discusses the integration of nonsurgical hair restoration treatments into plastic surgery practices. It highlights that hair restoration is not limited to hair transplantation, and there are numerous treatments that plastic surgeons can provide without performing transplants. These include minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), nutraceuticals, finasteride, light treatments, and other therapies. Each treatment has different mechanisms of action, and their combined use can lead to significant improvement in hair stability and growth. However, these treatments do not provide permanent improvement, and recurring treatment is necessary. The document emphasizes the importance of patient education and creating realistic expectations. It also notes that hair loss in women is often a multi-factorial issue, with metabolic disorders like thyroid disease frequently being a cause. The document concludes by stating that hair restoration is as important in a facial aesthetic practice as any other issues frequently addressed.
