Hair thinning can feel like a blow to your confidence, but you are not out of options even after thinning has set in. At Integrated Aesthetics, our board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Melissa Chiang, and her team take a science-backed, customized approach to hair restoration for men and women. Below, we break down the most effective treatments—and when each makes sense—for different types of hair loss.
1. Start Strong: Topical & Oral Medications for Early-Stage Hair Loss
Medications remain the frontline defense against androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). Topical minoxidil (Rogaine) improves blood flow and prolongs the growth phase of individual follicles for both men and women. Oral low-dose minoxidil is gaining popularity for patients who want to avoid messy daily applications of foams or solutions to the scalp.
Hair loss treatments for men also often include prescription finasteride, which blocks the DHT hormone that shrinks follicles. Hair loss treatments for women may include spironolactone when excess androgens are part of the picture.
2. Next-Level Biologics: PRF, PRP & Exosome Therapy
If you want to boost density without surgery, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections harness your body’s own growth factors to wake up sluggish follicles. Early studies show that exosome therapy—tiny messenger cells packed with essential proteins—may further amplify regrowth, making it ideal for patients who have plateaued on traditional treatments.
Secretomes With Stem Cell Preservation
At our practice, Acorn Stem Cell Preservation is a ground-breaking new regenerative option that taps into your personal “biological time capsule.” We harvest hair follicles by plucking 50 healthy strands from the back and sides of the head and send them off to Acorn’s lab to cryopreserve the stem cells and convert them into a potent secretome serum containing billions of your own exosomes and growth factors.
Compared with PRP/PRF, the secretome serum offers up to 34 times higher growth-factor levels, giving thinning follicles a powerful nudge back into the growth phase. We apply the serum during microneedling or scalp treatments to improve absorption and send you home with more serum to continue applying for stronger results.
3. The Gold Standard for Advanced Thinning: NeoGraft® FUE Hair Transplantation
When recession or crown thinning is significant, NeoGraft FUE offers the gold standard in natural, permanent hair restoration. We meticulously harvest individual follicular units (hair follicles) from the donor zone (areas of healthy, denser hair) and thoughtfully re-implant them to recreate youthful density and restore a natural-looking hairline—no linear scar, minimal downtime, and lifelong results.
“Dr. Chiang is hands down the best dermatologist I have ever had the pleasure of treating me. She is pleasant, knowledgeable, and is gentle in her treatment approach. She listens to my needs and gave a comprehensive treatment plan that gave natural results. Dr. Chiang also has a best in class support staff. Every single person is genuinely nice, professional and attentive. There’s no wait time and from start to finish, the experience was so amazing!”
Combination Therapy: Why One Size Never Fits All
Hair loss rarely has a single cause, so we often blend treatments—medication to halt progression, growth factor therapy to thicken existing strands and promote new growth, and hair transplants to restore density.
There are also other treatments we may recommend incorporating into your personalized procedure plan:
- Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): Low-level laser or red-light devices bathe the scalp in photobiomodulation, improving cellular energy and microcirculation. Used consistently, LLLT can complement medical or regenerative therapies, extending the lifespan of newly sprouting hairs.
- Stress-Reduction Strategies: One of our newest treatments, Exomind, helps improve several mental health factors, including stress, which may help alleviate stress-related hair thinning. Learn more about Exomind »
- Nutrition & Lifestyle Support: Physician-formulated supplements (Nutrafol® is a popular brand) may also be helpful, along with targeted lab testing to correct iron, vitamin D, or thyroid imbalances that can trigger telogen effluvium shedding.
When to See a Dermatologist (and What to Expect)
Aside from seeking hair loss treatments that actually work, red flags like sudden diffuse shedding, bald patches, or associated scalp redness warrant a professional evaluation.
During your concierge visit with dermatologist and hair loss treatment expert Dr. Chiang, she’ll review your medical history, order lab work if needed, photograph the scalp, and map a personalized plan that respects your anatomy, health, and goals.
The key to seeing optimal success with any hair loss treatment relies on your provider’s experience and assessment of why you are losing hair. For example, women dealing with postpartum shedding may require only short-term support, while men with genetic balding often benefit from an ongoing medical-plus-surgical strategy.
Hair Loss Treatments in The Woodlands & Spring, TX
Ready to reclaim thicker, healthier hair? Call Integrated Aesthetics at (281) 404-5454 to schedule your private consultation!
