Hair loss is a condition that affects more than half of the population, with the symptoms becoming more and more pronounced as we age. Sometimes, the cause of hair loss is hereditary, but there may be instances when an underlying medical condition or bad nutrition causes hair thinning. Regardless of the case, delivering the right nutrients to the scalp can reawaken your roots and restore hair thickness, no matter your age or gender. For those of you starting a hair health journey, getting hair-loss treatment at Dr. Ostad’s office can allow you to achieve significant results that last!

What Is Hair Loss?

Hair loss, often referred to as alopecia, is a condition that occurs when your hair follicles weaken or shrink; this causes the follicles to no longer be able to produce new hair. Indeed, shedding hair is something everyone goes through, with the average person losing 50-100 hairs daily. However, some people lose more hair than others, and this excessive hair loss can lead to evident thinning and even bald patches.

The condition can occur for various reasons, with genetics often being the main culprit. Hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy or a thyroid imbalance, as well as an unsupportive lifestyle, can also cause excessive hair loss. Additionally, poor nutrition, stress, or damaging hairstyling practices can cause the follicles to weaken and eventually lead to hair thinning and balding.

How Is Hair Loss Treated?

Since hair loss is caused by a weakening of the follicles, restoring their strength is the best way to treat this issue. Depending on your scalp needs, Dr. Ostad can offer a series of non-invasive treatments to encourage natural hair restoration, including:

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): Using growth factors harvested from your own blood, PRP treatments can help stimulate the hair follicles to promote regrowth. The treatment requires minimal downtime and is an effective option for those prone to allergic reactions.
Topical Serums: Medical-grade topical serums, such as Minoxidil and Finasteride, can deliver nutrients to the hair, reducing hormonal damage while improving the blood flow to the scalp. Dr. Ostad will choose the appropriate serum based on the root cause of your hair loss.
Lifestyle Adjustments: Whether or not hair loss has been caused by stress, lifestyle changes can support a proper hair growth journey. Techniques like meditation can help lower oxidative stress levels that often contribute to hair loss. A correct nutrition plan will also be discussed during your treatment to help the hair get proper nourishment.
Oral Minoxidil: Oral minoxidil is effective for treating hair loss because it increases blood flow to hair follicles, prolonging the anagen (growth) phase and stimulating hair regrowth. It is a convenient alternative for those who struggle with topical minoxidil due to irritation or lifestyle factors. Studies show it works well at low doses, with benefits seen in both men and women.

Common Areas for Hair Loss

Hair loss affects everyone differently, manifesting in various areas of the body. The most common area is the scalp, which can develop bald spots in random places or as a receding hairline. General hair thinning can also appear over your scalp, making you feel like your hair has lost its volume.

Hair thinning can also occur in areas other than the scalp, causing bald patches. These areas include your eyebrows and eyelashes, along with the beard area. The correct treatment route can help address alopecia and can improve hair coverage.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Customized Consultations

Whether you are dealing with bald patches or overall hair thinning, the hair-loss treatments offered by Dr. Ariel Ostad can help you get the desired results. All treatments are customized based on your needs after a thorough consultation with Dr. Ostad. This way, you can start your journey toward hair health without resorting to invasive surgery.

Hair-Loss Treatment Process

Administering hair-loss treatments can vary from one patient to another and depends on your overall needs or diagnosis. Dr. Ostad will perform a series of standard steps to ensure safe and effective treatment. Here’s what you can expect from the procedure:

Initial Consultation: Dr. Ostad will begin your journey with a comprehensive and personalized consultation. He will go through factors such as your medical history, genetics, and even lifestyle habits to determine the cause of your hair loss.

Personalized Treatment Plan: Depending on the results of the consultation, Dr. Ostad will create a personalized treatment plan to address the issue. He will then decide if one treatment is enough or if multiple sessions would be necessary to achieve the results you desire.

Treatment Administration: If PRP is your treatment of choice, Dr. Ostad will begin by drawing a small amount of your blood and passing it through a centrifuge. This isolates the platelet-rich plasma from the other blood components. Dr. Ostad will then inject the PRP into your skin. Depending on the level of hair loss, PRP can also be used in combination with microneedling.

Serum Administration: Topical treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride can also be prescribed, depending on your treatment preferences. Dr. Ostad may apply the first round in the office and then offer instructions for home use.

Follow-Up: Dr. Ostad will schedule follow-up sessions to ensure the treatment plan works for you. Adjustments may be made based on the progress.

Depending on the treatment route you decide, you may have a few mild side effects like temporary redness, which should fade within a couple of hours. This is especially the case for PRP treatments, where the treatment uses a needle to inject the PRP.

It is important to note that the growth hormones begin their action right away, but it might take a few months for you to notice results. That’s because the hair can take a few months to grow and become stronger. However, hair shedding should fade within a few weeks or even days of your treatment.

Benefits of Hair-Loss Treatments

Better Hair Strength and Hair Texture

The weakening of the hair follicles can prevent the nutrients from effectively passing into the hair strand, which affects its structural integrity. With time, this can lead to split ends and breakage. Hair-loss treatments like PRP can deliver nutrients to the weakened strands and strengthen them, potentially reducing breakage during hair brushing.

Fewer Balding Spots

Balding often occurs in areas where the follicles have become dormant due to age or excess tension. Hair-loss treatment awakens these follicles, stimulating their growth and reducing the visibility of bald spots. This is especially useful for patients experiencing pattern hair loss or receding hairlines.

Less Shedding

Excess shedding can be fairly troublesome, no matter if it’s caused by nutrition or hormonal factors. PRP treatments can improve blood circulation to the scalp, helping it retain more hair, and topical treatments like Finasteride can block the hormonal trigger that causes the hair to fall out, thereby keeping the shedding at a minimum.

Better Volume

Lack of volume often happens when there is little hair density to hold the hair. Within a few months of the hair-loss treatment, patients notice a distinct improvement in hair volume as the follicles become more active. With fuller and more voluminous hair, patients also look more youthful and confident.

Faster Hair Growth

When the hair no longer receives the nutrients it needs, it eventually reaches a “plateau,” where it refuses to grow after a certain length. While the treatment is mostly recommended for hair regeneration, it can also enhance the growth speed and prolong the growth cycle. This can be particularly useful for patients who want longer hair.

Minimally Invasive

Hair loss can be treated in numerous ways, with the most common option in the past few decades being a hair transplant. However, modern hair-loss treatments like medical-grade topicals and PRP offer a minimally invasive alternative, which reduces potential discomfort during recovery.

Before & After

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Hair-Loss Treatments for Medical Conditions

Beyond Cosmetic Uses

People usually call on hair-loss treatments for aesthetic purposes. Still, the condition is often caused by an underlying medical issue, which includes hormonal disorders, alopecia areata, or various scalp conditions. Hair-loss treatments like PRP can support potential treatments that you are already taking, activating dormant hair follicles while improving blood flow to the scalp. When used with the right medical treatments, it can reduce conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, which often cause the follicles to go dormant.

Success Stories

“Very friendly staff. Dr. Ostad is very competent. He explained everything very well and I felt very confident in his abilities. Procedures are expensive, perhaps somewhat more than I anticipated (I knew cosmetic work is not inexpensive) Overall I am very satisfied with my experience.”

– Anonymous

“Dr. Ostad is next level. Impeccable credentials, personable, calm with the knowledge that can only come from 30 years of experience. I feel lucky to be his patient.” – Michael T.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Will It Take for Me to See Results from Hair-Loss Treatment?

While procedures such as PRP or topicals start their action right away, it can take some time until you notice significant improvement. The cause of hair loss can affect the timeline, but for the most part, notable effects become most visible after five to seven months. However, darker-haired individuals should notice a darkening of the bald patches within the first two to three months as the new hair strands begin to grow.

Is Hair-Loss Treatment Permanent?

The permanency potential often depends on the root cause of hair loss as well as your hair-care routine. Even as a healthy person, you should have a supportive and gentle routine in which you use the right hair products and serums. If you are prone to hair loss due to genetics or other reasons, you should consider getting repeat PRP treatments once or twice a year.

Should I Expect Side Effects or Recovery from Hair-Loss Treatments?

While the potential for downtime is minimal with hair-loss treatments, some patients may notice a few side effects. Chemical reactions are not a concern with PRP, as your own blood is used in the procedure; however, you might still see some redness in the areas where the needles pierced the skin. Mild irritation or dryness can also appear after a topical treatment, but a good scalp-care routine can keep reactions minimal.

Should I Be Concerned If I Notice Sudden Hair Loss After Receiving the Treatment?

Temporary shedding upon receiving the treatment is common, especially within the first few weeks. Hair-regeneration treatments can often cause weaker hair strands to fall out at the follicle to allow newer and healthier hair to grow. Still, you should discuss with Dr. Ostad if the shedding phase lasts longer than a couple of weeks, as this could point to an underlying health issue.

How Many Hair-Loss Treatments Will I Need?

The number of treatments you’ll need will largely depend on the severity of your issue. If you just noticed your hair thinning but do not have bald spots, one PRP treatment followed by regular topical application is often enough. However, if the hair thinning is significant, then you should consider getting at least two to three treatments, spaced a month apart. A consultation with Dr. Ostad can determine how many treatments will be necessary for you.

About. Dr. Ariel Ostad

Dr. Ariel Ostad is a professional, board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon with his own practice in NYC. With more than 20 years of experience in his domain, Dr. Ostad is known for his expertise with minimally invasive treatments, particularly PRP and other hair growth treatments. As a respected leader in his field, Dr. Ostad offers personalized treatment plans so patients can achieve their beauty goals. Dr. Ostad provides his patients with the highest standards of care, using the latest developments to ensure optimal results.

Hair-loss treatments are available at Dr. Ariel Ostad’s practice in NYC. There, he offers personalized treatment plans and top-quality care for anyone who wishes to start a hair health journey.

Have More Questions?

If you have any questions about hair loss that have not been addressed in this FAQ, we invite you to contact our office. We are dedicated to offering all the support and information you might need to get the proper treatment for your goals.

Expert Answers

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss can be caused by various factors, including genetics (androgenetic alopecia), hormonal changes, stress, nutritional deficiencies, medical conditions (thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases), medications, and hairstyling practices that put stress on the hair.

How do I know if my hair loss is normal or excessive?

It’s normal to lose 50-100 hairs per day. However, if you notice excessive shedding, thinning areas, or bald patches, it may indicate an underlying issue and should be evaluated by a dermatologist.

Is Minoxidil (Rogaine) effective?

Minoxidil can help slow hair loss and promote regrowth in some individuals, particularly in early stages of hair thinning. However, results vary, and continuous use is required to maintain benefits.

When should I see a dermatologist for hair loss?

If you notice excessive shedding, bald spots, sudden hair loss, or thinning that is affecting your confidence, it’s best to consult a dermatologist for a personalized treatment plan.

Combining Hair-Loss Procedures with Other Treatments

Complementary Treatments

Hair-loss treatments often work effectively on their own, with significant results appearing within the first few months of the first session. However, some patients may choose to combine their current treatments with other skin-rejuvenation procedures, enhancing long-term results.

For instance, patients with hair thinning caused by age can mix their hair-loss treatments with microneedling, as this helps promote skin healing while improving the skin barrier. Treatments such as Morpheus8™ can also help promote better absorption of scalp serums, as the microchannels in the skin help the product go deeper within the tissue.

Comprehensive Rejuvenation

Dr. Ostad believes in a holistic approach to skin rejuvenation, addressing multiple concerns simultaneously. This promotes superior scalp health as well as improves a patient’s potential confidence and appearance. To that extent, Dr. Ostad will evaluate your skin’s health to find possible hidden issues. Dr. Ostad offers multiple treatment options such as laser, PRFM, and microneedling. When combined with hair-loss treatment, you should be able to obtain comprehensive and natural-looking results.

Latest Trends and Innovations

Advanced Techniques

The hair restoration field has seen significant improvement over the years, with cutting-edge technology that has improved the effectiveness of hair-loss treatments. Dr. Ostad uses high-end centrifuges to effectively separate the platelet-rich plasma from the other components of your blood, which results in a concentrated growth factor substance. This leads to a smaller amount of liquid being used while still offering the same fantastic results.

For patients with significant hair loss, Dr. Ostad can also combine numerous procedures or increase the dosage based on one’s needs. He might also offer alternative treatments for hair loss to reduce shedding and keep hair loss at a minimum.

Innovative Uses

Hair-loss treatments are no longer used just to correct existing balding or hair thinning but also to prevent the issue. For instance, patients who are genetically prone to hair loss can receive our serums or PRP treatments regularly, thus preventing the hair follicles from going dormant. Hair-loss treatments can also be offered after hair transplants to boost the success of the procedure, reducing the severity of shock loss.

Safety and Expertise

Why Choose Dr. Ariel Ostad

Dr. Ostad is one of the few cosmetic providers in New York who possesses triple-board certification in dermatology, facial cosmetic surgery, and Mohs micrographic surgery. His advanced skills and expertise earned him many honors, including being recognized as Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. He’s also received the “NYU Surgical Attending of the Year” award three times, thanks to his investment in the resident program.

Aside from teaching fellow residents to perform flawless surgeries, Dr. Ostad also created a space where his patients could receive consistent results. With his team of skilled cosmetic experts, Dr. Ostad always stays ahead of the curve when dealing with hair loss, offering personalized care for every patient.

List of Credentials:

Triple Board Certification in Mohs Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Top Specialist for Hair-Loss Treatments
Trained at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Harvard, and New York University (NYU)
Clinical Associate Professor at the New York University Department of Dermatology
3-Time Recipient of NYU Dermatologic Surgical Attending of the Year
Top Doctor (2012-2024), as listed by Castle Connolly
New York Super Doctor (2014-2024)

Commitment to Safety

Dr. Ostad’s practice is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and comfortable and to maintain strict standards of safety. With every visit, his patients can enjoy strict sanitation and cleanliness, supporting their health. This care to detail is particularly important for those on a journey to reduce hair loss.

Over time, Dr. Ostad has invested in various therapeutic devices and lasers that can be used to treat hair loss. His practice features an on-site lab that is used for diagnosis, which can be helpful if hair loss is caused by an underlying health issue. The office is fully certified by the AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) to function as a surgical facility, should there be a need for it.

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