Hair Loss in Men and Women

Cheng Plastic Surgery is an award winning Plastic Surgery and hair center in the Bay Area. Under the guidance of Dr. Elbert and Jacqueline Cheng, By age 50, most men and women experience some level of hair loss. In men, over 60% notice thinning at the temples and crown by age 35, and nearly 80% are affected by their 80s. For women, hair thinning can start as early as their 20s or 30s, and by age 50, particularly after menopause, more than half experience significant loss and overall scalp thinning. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that over 80 million people live with some form of alopecia. Hair loss, for both men and women, can be a profoundly distressing and confidence-altering condition.

Androgenetic alopecia, driven by genetics and the influence of testosterone, is the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women. However, other factors such as stress, hormonal changes (like menopause), certain medications, nutritional deficiencies, illness, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to thinning or shedding of hair.

Hair Restoration Options at Cheng Plastic Surgery

NeoGraft® Hair Restoration

NeoGraft is an advanced form of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), offering a minimally invasive, near-scarless solution for hair transplantation. Unlike traditional strip methods, NeoGraft uses gentle pneumatic pressure to harvest and implant individual hair follicles without scalpels, sutures, or linear scars. This automated system preserves the integrity of each graft for improved survival rates and natural-looking density.

At Cheng Plastic Surgery, NeoGraft hair restoration is customized to your unique hairline, pattern of loss, and aesthetic goals. The procedure is performed with meticulous attention to detail for seamless, natural growth that blends flawlessly with your existing hair. Because the technique avoids large incisions, recovery is typically faster, with minimal discomfort and downtime.

NeoGraft is ideal for both men and women seeking a fuller, thicker head of hair without visible scarring or extended recovery. Over the following months, the transplanted follicles take root and begin to grow naturally, restoring not only your hair but also your confidence.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy begins with a simple blood draw. Your blood is processed to concentrate the growth factors and proteins that help rejuvenate tissue and stimulate regeneration. When injected into the scalp, PRP promotes new blood vessel formation around the hair follicles, nourishing them to encourage thicker, stronger hair growth and to help keep hair in its active anagen (growth) phase longer.

PRP is a cornerstone treatment for women experiencing diffuse hair thinning and is often used in men following a hair transplant to enhance graft survival and density. Treatments are typically performed once a month in a series of six sessions, designed to boost both hair growth and retention.
The entire procedure takes about one hour. For your comfort, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during the injections to help you feel relaxed and at ease. We use two techniques to deliver PRP for optimal results:

Microchanneling – Using an array of ultra-fine needles, tiny channels are created across the scalp to allow PRP or exosomes to penetrate deeply into the tissue. This method involves minimal discomfort and efficiently treats larger surface areas in a shorter amount of time.
PRP Injections into the Scalp – This method delivers PRP directly to the hair follicle roots, providing a higher concentration of growth factors around each follicle. While it offers targeted stimulation, it can be slightly less comfortable than microchanneling.

Medications

Medications are an important part of managing hair loss. They work by prolonging the growth phase (anagen) of your hair follicles, helping to preserve your natural hairs and improve both density and thickness. During your consultation, we will go over these options in detail and customize a plan specifically for your needs.

Let Us Give You the Hair You’ve Always Wanted

Cheng Hair Restoration is dedicated to providing patients not only with the hair they desire, but the confidence they deserve. Hair restoration is not a one size fits all – and we pride ourselves in providing patients with their unique path to full hair rejuvenation.

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Neograft

Hair loss is a familiar problem for both men and women today. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), around 50 million men and 30 million women in the U.S. are suffering from thinning hair.

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PRP Hair Restoration

PRP Hair Restoration uses your body’s own platelet-rich plasma to naturally stimulate hair growth and improve hair thickness.

Eyebrow Restoration

Our surgeons invented and perfected this technique and surgical procedure that restores hair to the eyebrows for a natural-looking result.

Beard Restoration

It takes time to grow a beard, and for some men, it can be a challenge to grow a thick, full beard. Modern hair restoration technology makes it possible to create a thicker, fuller beard, fill in gaps, hide scars, or create sideburns or a thicker mustache with your own natural, growing hair.