281-771-1684If you have started a weight loss medication and noticed more hair in your brush or shower drain, you are not imagining it. Some women do experience thinning hair or increased shedding while taking these medications, and it can feel scary and discouraging. The good news is that you are not alone and there are effective thinning hair treatment options that can support your scalp and hair during this season.
Why Weight Loss Injections Can Cause Thinning Hair
Many popular weight loss injections help you lose weight by reducing appetite and changing how your body handles food. This can lead to rapid weight loss, which places stress on the body and can sometimes trigger a temporary shedding phase called telogen effluvium. When this happens, more hairs than usual shift into the resting phase and fall out a few months later.
In addition to rapid weight change, some women may not get enough protein, vitamins, or minerals while adjusting to new eating habits. Your hair needs steady nutrition to grow well, so even small deficiencies can show up first as thinning hair. While this type of loss is often temporary, it is completely understandable to want solutions and support.
Understanding Your Options For Thinning Hair Treatment
At Rivela Hair Restoration in The Woodlands, TX, the focus is on treating female hair loss with compassion and advanced techniques. If you are seeing changes in your hair, a personalized plan can help calm shedding, support regrowth, and improve overall scalp health. You can also learn more about patterns of hair loss in women and what might be contributing to your symptoms.
During your consultation, your history, medications, lifestyle, and scalp will be carefully evaluated. From there, a tailored thinning hair treatment plan may include one or more proven options designed to work together rather than a one size fits all approach.
PRP and PRF in Houston Supporting Natural Regrowth
Two powerful nonsurgical options for women experiencing thinning hair from weight loss medications are PRP in Houston and PRF in Houston. Both treatments use a small sample of your own blood, which is processed to concentrate growth factors that naturally support hair follicles.
These concentrated growth factors are gently placed into the areas of thinning hair to help awaken resting follicles, improve scalp circulation, and encourage healthier, thicker strands over time. Many women appreciate that PRP and PRF are noninvasive, use their own biology, and involve minimal downtime. Most patients return to normal activities the same day, with mild scalp tenderness that fades within a day or two.
PDGF and Keravive Nourishing the Scalp Environment
For added support, topical growth factor treatments such as PDGF can further enhance scalp health and follicle activity. PDGF focuses on delivering a consistent boost of regenerative signals directly where your hair grows, which can be especially helpful if your natural growth factor levels have been affected by medication or rapid weight changes.
Rivela Hair Restoration also offers Hydrafacial Keravive, a relaxing in office scalp treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and infuses the scalp with nourishing peptides and hydration. Many women find Keravive helpful for dryness, buildup, and overall scalp comfort, and it pairs well with PRP in Houston and PRF in Houston as part of a complete thinning hair treatment plan.
When NeoGraft May Be Considered
In more advanced or stubborn cases of hair loss, surgical options such as the NeoGraft hair transplant may be discussed. NeoGraft is a minimally invasive technique that carefully relocates healthy follicles from denser areas to regions of visible thinning. This option is usually considered when there is clear, stable pattern loss rather than temporary shedding alone.
Most NeoGraft patients return to desk work within a few days, with full healing taking about one to two weeks and new growth becoming noticeable after several months. Even with a transplant, realistic expectations are important, and many women choose to continue supportive treatments like PRP or Keravive for the best long term outcome.
Why Choose Dr Rivela For Hair Restoration
Choosing the right expert is just as important as choosing the right treatment. Dr. Lucian Rivela M.D., F.A.C.S., is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and has completed residencies in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. Since 1998, Dr. Rivela and his dedicated staff have been providing comprehensive care in cosmetic surgery and skincare to patients in The Woodlands and surrounding areas.
Dr. Rivela has been voted The Best Plastic Surgeon in The Woodlands by Woodlands Online for 16 consecutive years, reflecting his commitment to safety, natural results, and truly listening to each patient’s concerns. At Rivela Hair Restoration, you can expect honest guidance, realistic expectations, and a warm environment where you feel heard and supported.
Take The Next Step Toward Healthier Hair
If you suspect your weight loss injections are contributing to thinning hair, you do not have to face it alone. With options like PRP in Houston, PRF in Houston, PDGF therapies, Keravive scalp treatments, and NeoGraft when appropriate, there are many ways to support your hair and confidence.
To learn which options are right for you, schedule a consultation through our online contact form. Dr. Rivela and his team at Rivela Hair Restoration in The Woodlands are ready to help you better understand your hair changes and create a thoughtful plan to move forward with reassurance and care.
Lucian Rivela
Dr. Lucian Rivela M.D., F.A.C.S. is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery having completed residencies in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. Since 1998, Dr. Rivela and his dedicated staff have been offering comprehensive care in both cosmetic surgery and skincare, and he is proud to offer innovative techniques in men’s and women’s hair restoration and hair transplantation for treatments of hair loss, balding, and thinning hair.
