Why Young Adults Should Consider Hair Restoration Now

Hair loss at any stage of life is challenging, but experiencing hair loss as a young adult can be particularly distressing. Our hair is central to our identity and sense of self, and losing one’s hair can have a significant impact on self-esteem and quality of life.

If you are in your 20s or 30s and have noticed that you are losing an unusual amount of hair or that your hair is becoming progressively thinner, don’t despair: there are numerous hair restoration treatments out there that can help to prevent and treat hair loss. With the right treatment, you can look forward to restoring your locks to their former glory and enjoying renewed self-confidence and pride in your appearance.

What Is Hair Loss?

It is normal to lose a certain amount of head hair every day. In fact, most people lose between 50-100 hairs daily as a result of the hair’s natural regeneration cycle. However, when someone loses more than 125 hairs per day, they are experiencing hair loss – referred to as alopecia by the medical community. Hair loss can include gradual thinning on the crown of the head, receding hairlines, patchiness and balding, or the sudden loss of all your hair.

It is a common misconception that hair loss only affects older men: hair loss can affect people of any age, and although balding is more prevalent in men, hair loss affects both men and women.

What Causes Hair Loss In Young People?

It is important to understand what the cause of your hair loss is, as this will inform the kind of hair restoration treatment you will need. There are many different possible causes of hair loss, from genetic factors to medication side effects to dietary deficiencies, and scalp trauma. While some hair loss is irreversible, in many cases, hair loss can be effectively managed with the right treatment.

Hereditary Causes

Hair loss caused by genetic factors is the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women. This kind of hair loss, medically termed androgenic alopecia, is also referred to as male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness. Androgenic alopecia typically occurs in a person’s late 40s and early 50s, but can start much earlier than that. In fact, one in four men who have male pattern baldness will begin noticeably losing hair before they turn 21.

Hormonal Imbalances

Especially in the case of young women, hair loss can be caused by hormone imbalances that result from conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. Hair loss can also be caused by pregnancy, although this is usually temporary and is unlikely to need long-term hair restoration treatment.

Supplements or Medications

Many young men are unaware of the fact that frequent use of gym supplements (such as creatine, protein shakes, and synthetic steroids) can alter the balance of hormones such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, resulting in hair thinning and early male pattern baldness. Additionally, medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can also cause hair loss.

Diet

Young adults who have poor diets and are suffering from certain vitamin deficiencies are also likely to experience hair thinning and hair loss. Vitamin D, vitamin C, and iron are all important nutrients that support the growth and strength of hair, and if you are deficient in these vitamins, your hair is likely to be brittle, thin, and weak. Dangerous ‘crash dieting’ to achieve weight loss can also lead to hair loss in young people.

Stress

Young people who experience a severe shock or trauma may suddenly lose all their hair, whereas those who experience continuously high stress levels due to professional or personal circumstances, or poor mental health and anxiety, may notice gradual hair loss and hair thinning over time.

Hair Treatments

Harsh hair treatments or repeated hair styling are other causes of hair loss in young people, especially young women. The application of harsh chemicals, such as those used to bleach or relax the hair, can be particularly damaging to the hair follicles and hair shafts, leading to permanent damage and hair thinning after repeated use.

Whatever the cause of your hair loss, it is bound to have had an impact on your social life and self-confidence. Undergoing a hair restoration treatment is not just about achieving thicker, healthier hair – it’s also about restoring your self-esteem, so that you can enjoy your youth without feeling self-conscious about your appearance.

What Is Hair Restoration?

Hair restoration treatments are designed to promote denser, thicker hair growth, replace damaged hair follicles and shafts, slow or prevent hair loss, and improve the health of the scalp. There are numerous hair loss treatments available, and it is a good idea to consult with an experienced aesthetic physician to determine which treatment will be best suited to your hair loss, depending on its cause and extent.

Hair Transplants

For those with noticeable hair loss and balding, undergoing a hair transplant is an excellent hair loss treatment solution. During a hair transplant procedure, healthy follicles are removed from an area of the head where hair growth is thick and transplanted to the area of the head where hair growth has thinned or stopped entirely. Hair transplants are especially suitable for both men and women suffering from androgenic alopecia, and can also be used on the beard or eyebrow area.

Cutting-edge hair transplant treatments use an advanced transplant method called follicular unit extraction (FUE), which involves removing carefully selected individual follicular units containing two or three follicles and transplanting them to the transplant site. This allows more natural-looking results to be achieved, as follicular units can be selected and transplanted to ensure that the angle, direction, and thickness of the new hair growth blends seamlessly with surrounding hair.

Another advantage of this method is that it doesn’t leave any visible scarring at the removal site. A few weeks after the procedure, once the transplanted follicles have had a chance to grow new hair, you will notice a dramatic increase in the thickness and density of your hair in the transplant area.

PRP Therapy

For those who are searching for non-surgical hair restoration treatments, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an excellent option. This treatment involves using a sample of your blood to derive a platelet-rich plasma serum, which is then injected into the scalp at the site where new hair growth is desired. The serum will stimulate new hair growth, improve the thickness and strength of the hair, and result in a healthier scalp.

Scalp Treatments

Delivering scalp treatments to the scalp tissue through devices such as the HARRTS Scalp Pulse helps to stimulate hair growth and nourish the scalp. These treatments can include a combination of growth factor proteins (which play an important role in skin cell growth and health), exosomes (which play a role in cell-to-cell communication and overall skin tissue healing), and vitamins.

Vitamin therapy

When hair loss has been caused by dietary insufficiencies vitamin therapy is a highly effective hair restoration technique. The vitamin formula is delivered into the scalp point-by-point and contains a nourishing combination of vitamins and amino acids, copper peptides, plant stem cells, caffeine, and hyaluronic acid. The unique formula strengthens the hair roots, reduces hair loss, and stimulates the growth of new hair over time.

Hair Restoration Treatments At Oak Park’s Premier Medspa

Experiencing hair loss at a young age can have a devastating impact on your self-esteem and mental well-being. Thankfully, there are numerous tried-and-tested hair loss treatments that can be used to restore lost hair, strengthen existing hair, and improve scalp health.

Restorative Medspa is pleased to offer a wide range of hair restoration treatments that consistently deliver remarkable results for our valued clients. The treatments are administered by our leading aesthetic physician, Dr. Asma Ghafoor, who will consult with you to develop a customized treatment plan suited to your particular needs and aesthetic goals.

With our exceptional range of hair restoration treatments, you can look forward to transformative results that restore not just your hairline, but your confidence! Contact us today at 630-441-4160 to arrange a consultation or find out more about our hair loss services.