Boston’s Premier Plastic Surgeon in Minimally Invasive Medical Aesthetics

Thinning Hair.

Thinning hair and a receding hairline can put a damper on your self-confidence. But Dr. Schneider has solutions for both thinning hair and significant hair loss. For those with significant hair loss, the groundbreaking technology behind ARTAS™ robotic hair restoration can restore your full head of hair. For thinning hair, Dr. Schneider recommends Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), a concentrated growth factor that has been shown to promote new hair growth, thicken thinning hair and increase the overall health of the scalp and hair.

Thinning Hair Q & A

What causes hair loss?

While thinning hair is most common after you reach the age of 50, it can certainly start as early as your 20s. If you notice thinning hair or bald spots, it could be related to:

  • Hormonal fluctuations

  • Prescription drugs 

  • Periods of stress

  • Thyroid problems 

The most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, also known as “male-pattern baldness” or “female pattern baldness.” With androgenetic alopecia, you lose hair in a well-defined pattern, often starting at your temples. Because of your genetics, your hair gradually recedes from your frontal scalp and crown.

Am I a candidate for hair restoration?

Hair restoration with the revolutionary ARTAS robotic system is the latest and most advanced way to regrow your own natural hair. ARTAS hair restoration may be right for you if you have:

  • Black or brown hair

  • Naturally straight hair

  • Thinning hair

  • Bald spots

Your ARTAS hair restoration treatment package is entirely tailored to you, so you may still be a candidate even if you fall outside of these parameters.

Is hair restoration painful?

Because of the groundbreaking technology behind ARTAS hair restoration, which eliminates the need for incisions, you experience little to no pain during your procedure at the office of Melissa Schneider, MD. Dr. Schneider even uses long-lasting local anesthesia to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible.

During your ARTAS hair restoration procedure, you should feel relaxed enough to nap or listen to music. Afterward, your scalp may be a little tender, so Dr. Schneider often recommends taking an over-the-counter pain reliever to minimize discomfort. You can return to all of your normal activities within a few days.