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Traction alopecia treatment in Austin.

Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by repeated tension on the follicles — often from tight hairstyles like braids, extensions, ponytails or buns. It commonly shows first at the edges and hairline, and caught early, it’s often reversible.
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What causes it

Tension on the follicle.

Constant pulling from tight hairstyles stresses the follicle and, over time, can damage it. The hairline and edges are usually affected first.
The key is early action: reducing tension plus supporting the follicles. A scalp analysis confirms traction alopecia and assesses whether follicles are still viable.
How ProGen approaches it

Relieve tension, support the follicle.

  • Diagnose and assess follicle viability at the edges
  • Guidance on reducing tension-causing styling
  • Non-surgical modalities to support recovery where follicles remain
  • Monitor the hairline over time
How we treat it

Non-surgical, individualized.

Care for traction alopecia at ProGen is physician-supervised, led by our Medical Director Dr. Marcial Oquendo, MD.
Diagnose

Scalp Analysis

Every plan starts with a scalp analysis and a diagnosis reviewed by our Medical Director.
Treat

MFU + PRP

We build a non-surgical protocol around microfocused ultrasound and PRP, matched to your condition.
Refine

Measure & adjust

Your response is measured at every follow-up and the plan is refined over time — not a fixed package.
Common questions

Frequently asked.

Often yes, if caught early while follicles are still viable and the tension is reduced. Advanced cases with follicle loss are harder to reverse — a diagnosis tells us where you stand.
Tight braids, extensions, weaves, high ponytails and buns worn repeatedly. Reducing tension is central to recovery.
Yes. Every diagnosis and protocol is supervised by our Medical Director, Dr. Marcial Oquendo, MD, alongside a specialized trichology team.
Yes — ProGen is non-surgical. Our flagship microfocused-ultrasound protocol uses no needles and requires no downtime.
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