It has been over 50 years since it was discovered that Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) could be effective in the treatment of hair loss. We have come a long way from those initial findings on laboratory mice in Hungary. In 2009 one of the first randomized, double blind, and multicentered studies, which is considered the gold standard for studies, was completed and proved that LLLT was effective…Read More
Back in 2016 we wrote a blog post about how new research has shown Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy to be an effective treatment for Alopecia Areata. It has now been three years since then and we wanted to provide an update on where we stand with utilizing PRP Therapy as a treatment for Alopecia Areata. Before we get into the update, it is important to understand Alopecia Areata and how it i…Read More
You probably do not come to our website looking for the latest news about the reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian from Keeping Up with the Kardashians. To be totally honest, it is not a show that I typically watch, but a recent episode made headlines regarding hair loss and a well-known hair loss treatment, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy. For those that missed it, Kourtney Kardashian found…Read More
If you read our blogs last month, you would know that August was National Hair Loss Awareness Month and we tried to focus our blogs on providing important information on female hair loss as a whole. September is also an important month, as it is Alopecia Areata Awareness month. While considered a rare type of hair loss, Alopecia Areata still affects almost 7 million people in the US. Alopeci…Read More
Did you know that August in National Hair Loss Awareness Month? This is a very important time to get the facts out about hair loss and female hair loss especially. Female hair loss tends to be very misunderstood, which only makes it more difficult for those women experiencing it. The American Hair Loss Association estimates that women make up 40% of the US population that is experiencing hair …Read More
Over the past five years there has been a greater acceptance in the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for hair loss as we have seen many successful studies. However, most of the research and studies focused on patients with androgenic alopecia, which is tied to genetics and is the most common cause of hair loss. As the benefits of PRP Therapy are being more understood, we are seeing it…Read More
Over the past few weeks we have heard from a number of patients regarding concerns that they are seeing an increase in shedding. It seems like we see an increase in complaints of shedding every year beginning in July and August and lasting through September and October. Which begs the question, is seasonal shedding real, and if so, what can we do about it? Before we can answer this question, t…Read More
While we specialize in non-surgical treatments for female hair loss, we often get questions from patients about hair transplants. Hair transplants have come a long way from the “plugs” look many people still associate with them today. With an experienced surgeon, today’s hair transplants look extremely natural and no one would know you had a procedure done. It is important to remember …Read More
We are excited to announce the opening of our second Massachusetts location. Medi Tresse Worcester is now open in Worcester, MA and we will begin seeing patients there in July. Medi Tresse Worcester is located at 95 Vernon St, Worcester, MA 01610, which provides convenient access to I-290 and the Mass Pike (I-90). Dr. Mary Wendel will be the Medical Director of Medi Tresse Worcester and she …Read More
We are honored to announce that Medi Tresse Westchester is a 2019 Best of Westchester winner from Westchester Magazine in the category of Female Hair Loss Treatment. “We take great pride in offering our patients the best treatments available for female hair loss and we are truly humbled to be recognized for the work our great staff does every day,” said Dr. Mary Wendel, the National Medical …Read More
