Women’s Hair Loss Treatment New York

Hair Loss Treatment Options For Women

Most people think that hair loss problems are reserved for men, but our New York hair transplant specialists will tell you that New York women’s hair loss treatment options are on the rise! In fact, hair loss is a common side effect for women who have reached menopause, as the “golden years” are generally brought on by a hormonal shift that decreases estrogen–the hormone most responsible for promoting hair growth. Women’s hair loss treatment in NYC can often be confusing; and frankly, many spa and online remedies are simply for the birds! Dr. Robin Unger and Dr. Williams have tried and true New York women’s hair loss treatment options that will help you keep or regain the hair that makes you feel beautiful.

• Eliminate stress: While that may be easier said than done, it’s an important factor in keeping the hair that you have. Stress can often amplify the hormonal changes you’re going through and thereby, increase the thinning of your hair.
• Watch your diet: You are what you eat! Reducing saturated fats and increasing your intake of whole grains and fruits and vegetables will not only help regulate your changing hormones, but keep your feeling healthy and happy (which might help with eliminating that stress in tip #1). Keeping hydrated will also help keep the hair you have healthy and strong.
• Add some vitamins: B6 and folic acid can be used as a women’s hair loss treatment in Manhattan, as these vitamins are commonly associated with reinforcing the follicles of your hair–keeping it healthy and strong!
• Exercise: Aerobic exercise releases endorphins that help regulate the shifting of estrogen and testosterone. Not only can this help your hair, but endorphins are commonly known as the “happy hormone” and can improve your mood, and keep mood swings from taking over

These treatments may not be enough in some cases. When your hair and how you feel about it can make or break your self esteem, you can always turn to the women’s hair loss treatment in Manhattan in which our office specializes. Follicular Unit Transplantation is a very reliable solution for women who are suffering from hair loss and thinning due to menopause.  It works by establishing transplanted hair follicles in areas of concern. Even in the most advanced cases of hair loss, hair follicles moved from appropriate donor areas (generally areas of hair-bearing fringe) to a bald or balding area on the same patient’s scalp will take root and grow.

Menopausal Hair Thinning

Of all the many side effects of menopause, hair loss and thinning is one that many women find particularly distressing—and understandably so. During menopause, estrogen, the hormone most responsible for promoting hair growth, decreases and while estrogen (and progesterone) levels drop, testosterone levels increase disproportionately. This acts as a double “whammy” so to speak as this hormonal imbalance causes the hair that does grow to be thinner than before (and can also cause facial hair).

Several strategies can help though. It may sound simple (but, please, in no way patronizing) try to relax. The truth is it’s important to keep stress managed to help preserve hormonal balance. Next, watch your diet. Reduce your intake of saturated fats and increase your intake of whole grains and fruits and vegetables. Vitamin B6 and folic acid may also help stimulate hair growth so adding that to your health plan would be wise should you find yourself in the midst of menopause and suffering from hair loss and thinning. Also exercise helps contribute to good hormonal balance. So be sure to get outside, take a walk with a friend or go to the gym. And be sure you are drinking enough water. It may sound somewhat basic adequate hydration is key to keeping the body functioning properly. If you can, try to stay away from hair care products that contain chemicals and dyes as well as avoiding very heat-heavy treatments as they can compromise hair and scalp health. This won’t stop hair from falling out or thinning as a result of menopause but it will help maintain and keep healthy the hair you do have. Be sure that the medicine your doctor has prescribed for menopause is not contributing to your hair loss and thinning. If it is, see if there is are alternatives.

Hair loss and thinning occurring during menopause can have a very significant impact on a woman’s mental health and wellbeing. To put is plainly: female hair loss and thinning is deeply embarrassing for most women. Add that to the fact that it is much less socially acceptable for women to suffer hair loss and thinning than it is for men and the combination is quite severe. And while the above will help, the only real true way to regain the lost hair is with an artfully and medically appropriate hair transplant. Follicular Unit Transplantation provides a very solid and reliable solution for women who are suffering from hair loss and thinning due to menopause. This is because it is well established that transplanted hair follicles (roots moved from their original location to another area) will behave as they did in their original site. Even in the most advanced cases of hair loss, hair follicles moved from appropriate areas of this hair-bearing fringe (the donor area) to a bald or balding area on the same patient’s scalp (the recipient area), will take root and grow. Continuing hair growth in such transplants has been observed since 1958, and it is believed that the hairs will continue to grow for the individual’s lifetime – provided that it would have done so at its original site. This is the type of procedure that works best for women who are suffering from hair loss and thinning due to menopause and one that Dr. Unger has perfected.

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Contact Dr. Unger for Women’s Hair Loss Treatment – NYC

As women themselves, Dr. Unger and Dr. Williams are very sensitive to the needs of their patients who are suffering from menopause related hair loss and thinning. So if you’re concerned about losing a part of you that you’ve always thought made you, you, look to a New York women’s hair loss treatment that works – contact us today!

Client Review

“Dr. Unger is extremely knowledgeable about hair loss and its causes. She took time asking and answering questions and was the first doctor to give me an accurate diagnosis. Her kindness and professionalism were very much appreciated and I left her office feeling hopeful and positive. I could not recommend her more highly. ”
Lisa Ross