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Regenerative Scalp Therapy
Hair loss is often framed as an inevitable biological tax. Something you simply accept or eventually cover up. But modern regenerative medicine has shifted that timeline, offering a way to pause shedding and stimulate dormant follicles before they permanently retire. This isn’t about "magic potions"; it is about using your body’s own biological data to signal repair. At Face Forward, hair restoration is not a menu item. It is a medical discipline led by Dr. Melissa Bender, a double board-certified specialist in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Whether treating genetic thinning, stress-induced shedding, or autoimmune responses, Dr. Bender creates targeted injection protocols using high-concentration Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) or anti-inflammatory therapies to restore density and scalp health.
Your Follicles Know The Difference
Many providers offer PRP, but few understand the complex anatomy of the hair follicle. The difference between a "scalp facial" and a medical-grade restoration treatment lies in depth and concentration. Under Dr. Bender’s direction, our team places injections at the precise level of the follicle bulb, where the stem cells live, rather than superficially in the skin. We use advanced centrifugation to separate red blood cells from the plasma, isolating the highest possible concentration of growth factors. This ensures that the biological signal sent to your hair follicles is strong enough to trigger a growth phase, rather than just offering temporary hydration.
Not Every Shed Is Identical
Hair loss is not a monolith; different causes require different chemical signals. During your consultation, Dr. Bender will evaluate your scalp health to determine which injectable therapy matches your diagnosis.
Best for: Androgenetic Alopecia (Pattern Balding) & Thinning
By drawing a small amount of your blood and spinning it to isolate platelets, we create a serum rich in growth factors. When injected into the scalp, these factors:
Best for: Telogen Effluvium (Stress Shedding) & Inflammatory Hair Loss
For patients experiencing rapid shedding due to stress, illness, or inflammation (such as alopecia areata), growth factors alone may not be enough. Dr. Bender may incorporate targeted anti-inflammatory steroid injections to calm the scalp environment, stop the shedding response, and create a healthy foundation for regrowth.
Comfort Is The Protocol
If you are receiving PRP, we begin with a standard blood draw. The sample is processed in a high-speed centrifuge to separate the "liquid gold" (plasma and platelets) from the rest of the blood.
The scalp is sensitive, but we prioritize comfort. We use topical numbing agents and specific vibration devices (distractors) that confuse nerve endings, making the injections significantly more tolerable.
Using a micro-fine needle, the provider administers the solution across the thinning areas. The entire process typically takes less than 45 minutes.
Timing Is The Only Variable
Scalp injections are most effective for patients in the early to moderate stages of hair loss. You are likely a strong candidate if:
Consistency Is The Key To Density
Regenerative medicine works on biological time, not overnight. Most patients notice a decrease in shedding after the second or third treatment, with visible thickening and regrowth appearing around the three-to-four-month mark.
Dr. Bender typically recommends a series of three treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Once your desired density is achieved, maintenance sessions are scheduled every 6–9 months to keep the follicles active and the results consistent.
@faceforwardhouston Dr Melissa Bender is Face Forward's hair expert! She does a thorough evaluation of your hair, and comes up with an individualized plan for you. This may include platelet rich plasma injections, which use your body’s own growth factors for an all natural boost that thickens your hair. Book your consultation with Dr. Bender today! 💫 -- Schedule a virtual or in-office consult 🇺🇸 Houston TX call ☎️ 713.321.2424 or text 📱713.492.5015 🇺🇸 👨💻[email protected] -- #hairtransplants #hairloss #facialplasticsurgery #plasticsurgery #hairgrafts ♬ original sound - Face Forward Houston
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Stop watching the shedding and start managing it. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Melissa Bender and the hair restoration team at Face Forward Houston to build a preservation plan that works.
PRP is excellent for reversing miniaturization—making thin, wispy hairs thick again. It can strengthen a hairline that is thinning, but it cannot grow hair on a forehead that has been bald for years. For advanced recession, Dr. Bender may recommend Hairline Advancement or transplantation.
Absolutely. In fact, Dr. Bender often uses PRP during hair transplant surgery to improve graft survival rates and speed up the healing of the donor and recipient sites.
Virtually none. You may experience mild tenderness, itching, or a "tight" sensation on the scalp for 24 hours. You can return to work immediately and wash your hair the same day.
While genetics play a huge role for everyone, women are more susceptible to hormonal shifts (postpartum, menopause) and "traction alopecia" from tight hairstyles. Dr. Bender's evaluation identifies the root cause to ensure we aren't treating a hormonal issue with a mechanical fix.
Topical serums (like minoxidil) struggle to penetrate the scalp deeply enough to reach the follicle bulb. Injections bypass the skin barrier entirely, delivering the medication or growth factors directly to the source of the hair.
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The Face Forward process starts with a consultation. You will meet with Dr. Rodman (either in the office or via video call) to discuss the result or look you want to achieve. Dr. Rodman will review and educate you about your options and schedule you for the procedure of your choice. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled as necessary. Achieve your look and enjoy the new you! Schedule your consultation for plastic surgery in Houston at Face Forward today.
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