Men’s Dermatology Services
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Men’s Services
At any age men want to look and feel there best. However, many men are unaware of services available to them, as well as what can be accomplished with relative ease and over a short amount of time.
Men today want quick procedures that provide a more youthful appearance. Whether the need is replacing volume loss with skin fillers like Juvederm that can remove years of aging in minutes by reducing the appearance of under eye bags, sunken eyes and cheeks, or using Botox to relax brow and forehead lines, the demand for nonsurgical treatments that produce natural looking results among men is rising.
At Soderma Dermatology we offer a whole host of general dermatologic and cosmetic services suitable for men. Some of these include:
- Minimally invasive facial rejuvenation with filler and Botox
- Hair restoration with platelet rich plasma (PRP)
- Treatment of shaving bumps with laser hair removal
- Treatment of dilated blood vessels with vascular lasers
- Complexion blending
- Treatment of acne scarring
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment
PRP (platelet rich plasma) is a new treatment for mild to moderate nonscarring alopecia, especially male and female pattern hair loss as well as traction alopecia (hair loss along the temporal area – “edges”)
While the precise mechanism of action of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is not specifically known, it is thought that the concentrated platelets stimulate the release of various growth factors which collectively help to stimulate hair growth and prolong the growth phase of the hair cycle.
During the treatment, a technician draws about 6cc of your blood and spins it in a centrifuge to separate out the platelets and plasma. Dr. Soden then injects the plasma into the scalp where the hair loss has occurred. Injections are administered monthly for 3 months.
After three monthly treatments, patients follow up 1-3 months after the last treatment to evaluate effectiveness.
Hair regrowth typically begins within 90 days of starting treatment and the amount of regrowth ranges anywhere from 30-70 percent.
PRP therapy is more likely to be effective if your hair loss is recent (within 3-5 years). The longer the hair loss has been present the more difficult it can be to make nongrowing hair follicles grow.
If there is regrowth or thickening of the hair, maintenance treatments will be needed every 3-9 months. The injection schedule will depend on your genetics, pattern and amount of hair loss, age and hormones.
There are virtually no side effects from PRP, except for a mild feeling of pressure at the injection site and sometimes some mild temporary tenderness after treatment.
There is no specific limit with regard to the number of treatments that can be given. Patients that obtain excellent results may wish to proceed with maintenance treatments more regularly.
Results from PRP are often enhanced when combined with other established treatments for hair loss such as minoxidil (Rogaine), finasteride (Propecia), multivitamins for hair and nails and spironolactone.
Also, if you have an underlying autoimmune disorder such as lupus or thyroid disease, PRP may be ineffective because these conditions will continue to cause hair loss over time.
Individuals on blood thinners may not be appropriate candidates for PRP, as certain blood thinners can reduce platelet function and make the treatment ineffective.
Price: A package of 3 monthly PRP treatments is $2700 if pre-paid prior to the first treatment. A single PRP treatment is $1000.