Dr. Gupta is committed to applying current research to provide the best and safest modalities to retard and reverse early to moderate hair loss in men and women. To this goal, we are so excited to offer our patients one or both of the options below:

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: Organic Treatment with “Liquid Gold”

Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP) is derived from the patient’s own blood serum. This therapy has been FDA approved and employed for over 30 years for advanced wound healing and joint restoration. Now, we are seeing exciting results with PRP treatment for hair growth!

Using the SELPHYL System, the patient’s blood is drawn and placed into a centrifuge to separate out the platelet rich plasma, the yellow part (called “liquid gold”). The PRP is activated with calcium chloride and then injected into the patient’s scalp. Over the ensuing few weeks, injected platelets spew out growth factors, which stimulate stem cells and other cells in the microenvironment of the hair follicle. Thus, sluggish or dormant hair follicles are stimulated into an active growth phase resulting in decreased hair loss, growth of terminal hairs, and overall improved quality, density, and luster of the existing hair.

Several studies have shown increased hair density at 4 months lasting for about 11 months. PRP injections can be performed once every 2 months for 3 sessions and then once every 6 to 12 months for maintenance. Each session takes 30 to 45 minutes and is well tolerated by patients without any need for local anesthetic or painkiller. In our practice, virtually 100% of patients report seeing a significant reduction of hair loss as early as 2 weeks after, 75% see new hair growth by 2 months, and over 90% have increased volume, shine, and fullness by 4 months.

Read Study: Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Potential Therapeutic Tool for Hair Growth by Li et al, Dermatologic Surgery 2012; 38: 1040-1046.

Low Level Laser Treatment: Biomodulation

In our office, we have the IllumiWave 180 Pro-series laser because it has the greatest coverage area and highest quality multi-wavelength laser technology available today. It is FDA approved as a Class 3A “cold” laser, since it does not burn or damage the skin and stimulates the body’s mechanisms to repair and heal itself. This laser can also be used for wound healing and there are no reported side effects. The Illumiwave has 181 diodes which emit red beams of low level laser light at the 670 nm and 650 nm wavelengths to increase local blood flow and to stimulate hair follicles at the mitochondrial level. There is increased production of cellular energy (ATP) and proteins as a result of this stimulation. This burst of energy serves as “CPR” for inactive or dying cells and provides a nutritional boost to normal cells.

Thus, there is overall improved quality with thicker, shinier, denser and healthier hair in 84% of all patients treated. European studies have shown that by 3 months, LLLT stops hair loss in 85% of cases and by 6 months, stimulates new hair growth in 55% of cases. In US studies, 100% of men and women experienced stabilization of hair loss. Hair regrowth occurred in 75 – 96% of individuals studied, depending on gender and the location of hair loss. The degree of hair regrowth was around 25 – 40%. Upwards of 85% of patients will also see hair re-growth of terminal hairs. In our practice, more than 90% have stabilization of hair loss by 2 months, about 75% see new hair growth starting at 2 months after, and over 75% of patients enjoy thicker, fuller, shinier hair after 6 months.

Treatments are 20 to 30 minutes long and, depending on the patient, are scheduled regularly every 1-4 weeks for 6 months, followed by maintenance sessions. The session is painless and most patients read or nap throughout. This laser is safe for all skin and hair types and can be used for men and women. Unfortunately, it will not benefit patients who are completely bald and have no active follicles. Patients who use oral or topical agents for hair loss are encouraged to continue these throughout.

Combination Therapy with ILLUMIWAVE and PRP: Double Delight!

For the very motivated patient, we also offer combination therapy with low level laser therapy and PRP injections. We believe that the laser “preps” the scalp by stimulating the circulation and follicles which enable the platelets and growth factors to work to a heightened degree. We are currently conducting a clinical study to verify our empiric results.

BEFORE/AFTER GALLERY: HAIR REJUVENATION

Patient #1 – please click on any image to enlarge, see details and slideshow

Before
Note hair is thin before beginning laser treatments.

10 Months After
Hair is thicker and fuller with new growth.

5 Years After
After regular and maintenance laser treatments, her hair has become very thick, full, and vibrant with tremendous new hair growth.

Before
This 43 year old female was experiencing generalized hair thinning and an enlarging part. She also reported significant hair fallout.

3 Months After
She began Illumiwave treatments with a frequency of 1 30 minute session every 3-4 weeks. She noted the hair was shedding less, the part was filling in, and that the hair overall was getting thicker. Note increased diameter of the individual hairs as compared to the before photo.

10 Months After
Almost a year after beginning the laser treatments, the part has filled in nicely and she has a beautiful result with increased hair density, volume, and new growth!

Before
Note areas of thinning with bare scalp showing along the right hair line.

10 Months After
After illumiwave treatments, thinned areas filled in nicely with growth of new, terminal hairs. Individual hair thickness has also increased.

5 Years After
Incredibly, after one year of regular laser treatments (once monthly) and another several years of maintenance treatments (once every 4 to 6 months), this patient's tremendous response has maintained, and, if anything, continued to progress. Her hair looks fuller and thicker than ever before. She admits to no other topical or surgical hair treatments. This is ILLUMIWAVE alone!

Before
Note areas of thinning on this side of her scalp.

5 Years After
Amazing, sustained growth of new hair as well as improved hair thickness and density.

Patient #2 – please click on any image to enlarge, see details and slideshow

Before
This 28 year old was bothered by thin, sparse hair along her frontal hair line with bare scalp showing on the sides and a slightly widened part.

1 Month After
Just 1 month after a single PRP treatment, there is a dramatic difference with more gorgeous, fuller, and thicker hair. Note that the part has also filled in nicely. This patient experienced markedly decreased hair loss almost immediately.

Before
Note fine, thin hair on this side as well.

1 Month After
Nice improvement after a single PRP treatment.

Before
Note thin hair on this side with areas of bare scalp showing.

1 Month After
After a single PRP treatment, there is new hair growth and overall improved density.

Patient #3 – please click on any image to enlarge, see details and slideshow

Before
This 68 year old female was concerned about a receding hairline.

1 Year After
1 year after regular Illumiwave laser treatments, there is a nice response with new hair growth and increased hair thickness with improvement of the receding hair line.

Before
This photo was taken on the day of the first laser treatment. Note enlarging part with thinning hair and bare scalp showing in some areas.

1 Year After
After 1 year of treatment, there is a visibly significant increase in hair density and thickness. Although her part has changed from before, her new part is healthier with no areas of bare scalp showing.

Patient #4 – please click on any image to enlarge, see details and slideshow

Before
This 59 year old male was interested in slowing down the rate of hair loss and possibly, in gaining some hair volume.

2 Months After
2 Months after a single Illumiwave session followed by a PRP treatment, this patient has had an amazing transformation! He reported decreased hair loss almost immediately and growth of new hair starting at just 2 weeks. He is ecstatic with his result and on the day of this photo, underwent a 2nd combined session of laser/PRP.

Before
Bird's eye view of his scalp before any treatment.

2 Months After
Significant filling in of the bare scalp areas with new hair growth as well as thickening of the individual hairs.

Before
This photo depicts thinning of the crown area with an early bald spot.

2 Months After
There is a nice response in this area as well with new growth and increased density. There is no longer a bald spot.

Patient #5 – please click on any image to enlarge, see details and slideshow

Before
This 64 year old female wanted to retard progression of her widening part and rate of hair shedding.

1 Year After
1 year after a series of regularly scheduled Illumiwave laser treatments, there is a tremendous response with fuller, thicker, and more voluminous hair with the part completely filled in!

Before
There is generalized thinning of the frontal hair line with areas of bare scalp showing.

1 Year After
Illumiwave treatments have resulted in so much more volume, thickness, and new hair that her frontal hairline is completely covered by exuberant bangs.

Patient #6 – please click on any image to enlarge, see details and slideshow

Before
This 48 year old female was bothered by thin, wispy hair along the sides of her frontal hair line.

1 Month After
1 month after a single PRP treatment, the area of thinning is filling in nicely with thicker, fuller hair and new hair growth.

5 Months After
5 Months after 2 PRP treatments, there is continued growth and volume.

Before
The other side with thin, wispy hair.

1 Month After
The other side also improved with PRP injections.

5 Months After
Continued improvement on this side after 2 PRP injections.

Patient #7 – please click on any image to enlarge, see details and slideshow

Before
This 55 year old suffered from stress-related, chronic hair pulling (called trichotillomania), resulting in a bald, scarred spot on the scalp.

2 Months After
2 Months after a single PRP treatment, there was virtually complete filling in of the bald spot! She underwent another PRP session after this photo to maintain her result excellent result.

Before
Note thinning on this side of her hairline along with bald scalp showing toward the back of her head.

2 Months After
After a single PRP treatment, there is new hair growth as well as more robust volume diffusely with bare scalp areas filled in.

Before
This side shows some thinning as well.

2 Months After
Improvement here as well.

Before
Note generalized thinning and recession of the frontal hair line.

2 Months After
2 Months after a single PRP treatment, there is new hair growth and significant overall improvement of hair volume.