Gradual Improvement Over Weeks
Results develop progressively as your skin responds to treatment, with changes in texture, tone, fine lines, and facial freshness becoming more noticeable over time.
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Physician-Guided Hair Restoration
Hair Restoration for
Thinning Hair & Receding Hairlines
Hair restoration at Interventional Orthopedics of Washington begins with a physician-led evaluation of your pattern of hair loss, scalp health, medical history, medications, and possible contributing factors. For selected adults with certain forms of non-scarring hair thinning, treatment may include autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), prepared from a small sample of your own blood. PRP is intended to support existing hair follicles and may improve hair density or thickness in some patients. Every plan is individualized according to the diagnosis, extent of hair loss, health history, and treatment goals.
- Physician-Led Hair & Scalp Evaluation
- Autologous PRP Prepared From Your Own Blood
- May Support Hair Density in Selected Patients
- Non-Surgical, Outpatient Treatment
Hair loss can have many causes, and PRP is not appropriate for every patient or type of alopecia. Evidence suggests potential benefit for some patients with androgenetic alopecia, but treatment protocols and individual responses vary. A series of treatments and periodic maintenance may be recommended. Temporary scalp tenderness, swelling, bruising, bleeding, headache, or shedding may occur, and infection is possible. Results are not guaranteed, and referral to a dermatologist or another specialist may be recommended.
Understanding the Cause
Why Does Hair Thinning and
Hair Loss Happen?
Hair thinning is caused by reduced blood flow, chronic inflammation, hormonal shifts, and follicle miniaturization. These factors gradually shrink hair follicles, shortening the growth cycle until strands become finer and eventually stop growing altogether.
01
Follicle Miniaturization
DHT (dihydrotestosterone) gradually shrinks hair follicles over time, producing thinner, shorter strands until the follicle can no longer sustain visible growth.
02
Reduced Scalp Circulation
Poor blood flow to the scalp starves follicles of oxygen and essential nutrients, weakening the hair growth cycle and accelerating thinning over time.
03
Inflammation & Stress
Chronic scalp inflammation and elevated cortisol from stress damage the follicle environment, pushing more hairs into the resting phase prematurely.
04
Hormonal Imbalance
Shifts in testosterone, thyroid hormones, or estrogen disrupt the natural hair growth cycle, causing follicles to enter a prolonged dormant phase.
Visual Comparison
Healthy Follicles vs Thinning Follicles
Healthy
Strong, Active Hair Follicles
- Full-sized follicles producing thick, terminal hair strands
- Strong blood supply delivering nutrients to the hair root
- Active growth phase (anagen) lasting 2 to 7 years
- Dense, voluminous hair with natural thickness
Thinning
Miniaturized, Weakened Follicles
- Shrunken follicles producing finer, weaker strands
- Reduced blood flow starving follicles of oxygen and nutrients
- Shortened growth cycle with prolonged resting phase
- Visible scalp, widening part line, and receding hairline
Treatment Protocol
Our 2-Step Approach to Hair Restoration
A physician-designed protocol combining in-office regenerative scalp therapy with a customized at-home prescription formula for lasting hair growth.
1
In-Office
Scalp PRP or Stem Cell Injections
Activates follicles in the growth phase
- Stimulates dormant hair follicles
- Improves scalp circulation
- Boosts hair growth and thickness
- PRP has your own growth factors that can stimulate hair growth
- Using your own stem cells from your own body
2
At Home
Prescription Hair Growth Formula
Targets scalp health and hormone balance
- Customized treatment options (topical or oral or both)
- Reduces shedding, prolongs growth
- Supports and maintains results
- Addresses scalp health and hormone balance
In-office repair. At-home reinforcement.
Your Journey
How Hair Restoration Works
1
Comprehensive Scalp Assessment
Your physician evaluates your scalp health, hair density, thinning patterns, and underlying causes to design a treatment plan tailored to your specific type of hair loss.
2
In-Office Regenerative Therapy
Precise, physician-administered PRP or stem cell injections use your body’s own growth factors and regenerative cells, delivering them directly into the scalp to help reactivate dormant follicles and stimulate new hair growth.
3
Follicle Reactivation
Over the following weeks, treated follicles re-enter the active growth phase. You'll gradually notice reduced shedding, thicker strands, and improved hair density.
4
At-Home Topical Support
A customized prescription hair growth formula maintains your results at home, targeting scalp health and hormone balance to keep follicles active long-term.
Expected Outcomes
What Results Can You Expect?
Smoother Skin & Softer Wrinkles
As collagen support improves, facial wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes, mouth, and chin may appear softer, smoother, and less pronounced.
Reduced Shadows, Hollowing & Volume Loss
Improved tissue support may soften under-eye shadows, hollowing, and areas of facial volume loss for a more rested, balanced appearance.
Natural-Looking Facial Rejuvenation
The goal is refreshed, balanced improvement that still looks like you, with results that support your overall facial features without looking overdone.
Please note: individual outcomes vary based on anatomy, skin quality, treatment area, and treatment plan.
Ideal Candidates
Who Is This Best For?
Wrinkles Around the Eyes, Mouth, or Chin
A strong fit for patients noticing fine lines, creasing, or facial wrinkles who want smoother-looking skin without a surgical approach.
Mild to Moderate Hollowing or Volume Loss
Ideal for patients with under-eye hollowness, facial volume loss, or tired-looking contours who want subtle, refreshed support.
Early Signs of Facial Aging
This can be a good fit for those beginning to notice changes in skin texture, elasticity, collagen support, fine lines, facial fullness, or pigment changes.
Patients Who Want Natural Results
Ideal for patients who want softer wrinkles, improved skin tone, better skin quality, and a refreshed appearance that looks balanced, natural, and not overdone.
Pigment Abnormalities or Patchy Discoloration
A good fit for patients concerned with uneven tone, melasma-like discoloration, sun-related pigment changes, or patchy areas that make the skin look dull or uneven.
Best way to know: a personalized evaluation helps determine whether this treatment matches your facial anatomy, skin quality, pigmentation concerns, and goals.
Hair Restoration FAQs
Most patients begin to notice reduced shedding within months. Visible improvements in hair thickness and density typically develop over 6 to 18 months as follicles re-enter the active growth phase. Results continue to improve with follow-up sessions as recommended by your provider.
PRP uses your own blood-derived growth factors, which significantly reduces the risk of allergic reactions or rejection. Similarly, our stem cell treatments utilize your body’s own regenerative cells, ensuring a high level of biocompatibility and safety. We do not use donor stem cells or exosomes from external sources. Introducing foreign biologic material can increase the risk of immune reactions, rejection, and other complications. By exclusively using your own cells and growth factors, we prioritize safety, compatibility, and more predictable outcomes. As with any medical procedure, safety also depends on the expertise of your provider and a thorough medical evaluation to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for treatment.
The number of sessions varies based on the severity of thinning, your scalp health, and your restoration goals. Many patients begin with a series of 3 to 4 treatments, spaced every couple of months or once per quarter. After the initial series, periodic maintenance sessions are recommended to help sustain results.
Most patients experience minimal downtime. Some temporary scalp tenderness, redness, or mild swelling at the injection sites is normal and typically resolves over 1 week. Most patients return to their regular routine the same day.
That depends on the extent of your hair loss and your goals. Regenerative treatments like PRP and stem cell therapy work best for early to moderate thinning by strengthening existing follicles. For advanced hair loss, a transplant may be more appropriate. A consultation helps determine the best approach for you.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a personalized consultation and explore whether regenerative treatment for thinning hair and receding hairlines is the right next step for your goals.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otoño Silva, M.D.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Fellowship-Trained in Interventional Orthopedics, Centeno-Schultz Clinic
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Ready to Look
Refreshed Again?
If you are ready to explore a natural-looking approach to facial rejuvenation, schedule a personalized consultation to learn whether treatment for under-eye concerns, facial wrinkles, volume loss, and skin quality is right for you.
Personalized care starts with a thorough evaluation and treatment plan tailored to your facial anatomy, skin quality, and goals.