Great Results and Great Treatment

I was part of a study conducted by Dr. Hausauer using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to regrow hair. I want to note, that I did not have major hair loss, but was thinning in several areas and had much less hair than in my 20s. I probably started noticing hair loss in my late 20s (roughly 29), and it has been a slow and steady decline since then. I had very low expectations from this procedure, but decided to be open minded. During my first appointment with Dr. Hausauer, she explained to me the nature of the procedure, the process of how it worked, and some past results for others. Also, she did a very good job of managing my expectations. However, by the end of the appointment, I was excited that I would have some great results. The actual procedure was brief and did not cause much pain. We did some intake paperwork and took before pictures of multiple areas of my scalp. Then, Dr. Hausauer simply drew blood from my arm and spun it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma from the platelets. The separation process took about 15 minutes. During those 15 minutes, Dr. Hausauer continued to converse with me about the procedure, expectations, results and such... but also just about life in general. Most experiences with doctors that I have had are typically very sterile. That is, they don't have much people skills, and really just treat you like a number. Dr. Hausauer was the very opposite. Her warm and friendly demeanor was a refreshing change, and her desire to want to get to know me helped build trust that I was in very good hands. I felt that she was committed to the success of this procedure, not just for her own results, but because of how much a full and healthy head of hair means for someone like me. When the plasma was ready, Dr. Hausauer returned with a medium sized syringe (and very short needle!) that contained the PRP. The injections went directly into my scalp, into multiple locations across its surface. The pain was mild: A small prick or pinching feeling (penetration of the needled) and a bit of pressure (like someone pressing down firmly on my head) as the PRP was injected. This process took no more than a bout 10 minutes tops. And... that was it! The procedure was done. In and out under 30 minutes. There was no additional pain afterwards, but that mild pressure continued for roughly an hour. With regard to results, I began to notice them after roughly 2 months. Two things stood out when I finally realized it was working: I did not see the numerous strands of my hair in the tub after showers and I could now run my hands/fingers through my hair (and quite aggressively) without pulling out any strands. My follicles were actually getting stronger. Also, my hair just looked fuller to me. Every couple weeks when I went for a haircut, my barber kept commenting that my hair looked thicker. I was beyond excited! My 2nd visit for treatment was roughly 3 months after the initial one. I was eager to share with Dr. Hausauer my results. She agreed that my hair did look thicker. I could not wait for her to confirm what I already knew was happening. So, she took the 2nd set of pictures. After the actual procedure was repeated (blood removed, spun, and PRP injected into my scalp), Dr. Hausauer told me that she had already compared the old and new pictures and confirmed that not only were my follicles thicker, but I was re-growing hair. I was just besides myself, and Dr. Hausauer was just as pleased for me. This! Was! Working! Between my second and final visit, I continued to see change in my hair. The areas that were the thinnest when I first started the treatment were getting thicker by the week. My barber continued to make comments on the thickness of my hair until I told him what I was up to. He was shocked and happy for me as well. By my third and final visit, I was eager and excited to find out exactly how much improvement I had achieved. Again, Dr. Hausauer started off by tacking pictures, and then I completed paperwork for the study. She continued to be gracious and excited about my results and the fact that I was so happy. She was also interested in how things were going for me in life. She was always very good with conversation had a genuine concern for people, not just about her own success. Finally, the results were back and I was blown away that my hair was roughly 25% thicker than it was at the onset of the study and I had roughly 13% regrowth of new hair. I was beyond blown away by the result and they had definitely exceeded my expectations. This all happened in less than 6 months and with only 2 treatments. Overall, I am more than satisfied with my results and this procedure. Additionally, I would highly recommend (with highest praises) Dr. Hausauer to anyone considering her services.