Hair occupies a significant position in our sense of identity and self-perception. Our hair changes throughout our lives. Whether due to genetics or other reasons, one might experience hair thinning or even baldness. This can break one’s self-confidence and even cause them to look older, much earlier. A hair growth system is one thing that can help with this. Keep reading to find out all about comprehensive solutions for advanced hair restoration beyond hair transplants.
🌟 Traditional transplant techniques
Below, we break down some of the traditional hair transplant techniques:
1️⃣ Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is one of the treatments of hair loss that focuses on the parts of the scalp where there is baldness. Hair follicles are gathered from a donor area of the scalp. This donor area typically includes the back of the head or the sides. These follicles (also referred to as grafts) are then transplanted where there are bald patches. With time, these follicles will root deep into the scalp and begin to grow hair.
💡 A punch device is used to extract the hair follicles from the donor area. Furthermore, the graft-placing stage includes the surgeon making small incisions or slits into the skin to place the grafts or follicles.
2️⃣ FUT or Follicular Unit Transplantation
Follicular Unit Transplantation, also called the Strip Method, involves the surgeon cutting a strip of the patient’s scalp. This strip is usually taken from the back of the head. How big this strip is directly depends on the number of follicles required. Then, the surgeon meticulously collects the hair follicles from the strip and transplants them into the scalp.
💡 The FUT method is typically less time-consuming than the FUE method.
Furthermore, during the transplantation of the follicles, the surgeon is careful to create a pattern that will look a lot seamless.
3️⃣ DHI or Direct Hair Transplantation
DHI or Direct Hair Transplantation is one of the more expensive methods that targets balding and can help with hair density enhancement. It is also one of the most advanced methods in hair transplantation and is considered to be a better and upgraded version of the FUE method.
💡 This method does not require any incisions and, in fact, gives a lot more control to the surgeon.
The surgeon carefully extracts the hair follicles from the donor region of the head. A device called the Choi Implanter Pen is loaded with the hair follicles, which are then implanted into the bald parts of the head.
⚕️ Advanced Hair Restoration Solutions: Pharmaceutical interventions
Pharmaceutical solutions definitely exist to help with hair loss. However, the doctor will run tests before determining the kind of treatment that will help. These tests include a blood test, scalp biopsy, and an inspection to confirm the stage of hair loss, etc.
Topical solutions for hairfall include Minoxidil (Rogaine), which can be acquired over the counter. It is required to be used for at least a couple of months and can help with regrowth and slow down hairfall.
Finasteride (Propecia) is an oral medication that inhibits DHT, which is a hormone, the excess of which can become a cause for hair loss. Finasteride (Propecia) comes in a pill form, requires a prescription, and men are required to take it daily for a few months to help with slowing down hair loss and having new growth.
A natural solution for early thinning is applying Rosemary oil, as this oil is a natural DHT blocker. Furthermore, it also helps with improving circulation in the scalp, which may contribute to strengthening the follicle.
Combination protocols
Of course, using isolated treatments has less effectiveness than using a combination hair therapy. Microneedling and Minoxidil are a great example of the combination treatments doctors recommend when treating hair loss. In this treatment, these two are used together to tackle baldness.
A Dermaroller (used for microneedling) boasts tiny needles. This is then rolled onto the scalp to create tiny punctures in the skin. These micro-injuries trigger the body to respond to these injuries and boost healing by enhancing collagen production. The dermaroller also helps with better blood flow to the scalp. Experts believe that using the dermaroller and Minoxidil together can help with enhanced absorption.
🩹 Regenerative approaches
PRP therapy process
PRP stands for Platelet-rich Plasma. It is an effective therapy process for promoting hair growth, as it stimulates the follicles to encourage hair regrowth. In this, the patient’s blood is drawn, processed in a machine to separate the platelet-rich plasma, which is injected into parts of the scalp that have hair loss. Resultingly, this boosts collagen in the scalp and focuses the blood supply there.
Stem cell applications
Stem Cell Therapy is a treatment that has regenerative effects on the hair follicles since the stem cells are injected into the scalp to promote hair growth.
Exosome treatments
Another non-invasive approach to treating hair loss is Exosome Therapy. This treatment is highly advanced. Moreover, it involves the use of exosomes derived from stem cells to combat inflammation and uses the exosomes’ growth factors to promote hair density and thickness.
⚕️ Advanced Hair Restoration Solutions: Non-surgical enhancements
Here are some of the non-surgical hair restoration techniques:
Scalp micropigmentation
Scalp micropigmentation is a form of permanent tattooing. It uses small needles to create dots on the scalp to give the illusion of fuller hair.
Laser therapy
Also referred to as red light therapy, laser therapy uses low-level lasers to help with hair growth and boost hair density. It achieves this by amplifying blood flow to the hair roots and reducing DHT.
Trichopigmentation options
Scalp Trichopigmentation or STP is a method where pigmentation is added to sparse areas of the scalp to cover and make the hair appear dense. Touch-ups may be needed every few years to maintain the color.
🌟 The Estherian Clinic has the leading experts in the field of aesthetics and plastic surgery to give you the treatments that fit your needs best! So, whether you need a hairline-lowering surgery or a perfect hair transplant, we have just the professionals who can help you. Get connected with them by booking your free hair transplant consultation today!
