Hair loss is the most common problem of all people regarding age, lifestyle, genetics, and many factors. Sometimes, hair loss may be temporary and can be treated with changes in lifestyle or some over-the-counter medications. However, more intensive treatment, such as hair restoration, may be required in some cases.Ā
Hair restoration is done to add more hair to an area on the head that may be thinning or balding. Still, it is important to consult with a doctor or other medical professional to determine the underlying cause of hair loss. Whatever the situation, many hair restoration treatment options are available to help address hair loss and regain confidence.
What Are The Types Of Hair Restoration?
Many hair restoration treatments are available, and the right one will depend on many factors. In particular, health, hair condition, and other factors can influence the results. However, these treatments work very quickly and will likely improve the hair within a few months.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)Ā
This technique removes a tissue strip containing hair follicles from the donor site. Then, the surgical team will make small incisions where the hair loss occurs, and the tissue is transplanted onto these areas. Although the method often has good results, the recovery time can be extensive and leave a visible scar.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)Ā
This is similar to FUT. This technique is somewhat newer and attempts to address concerns about the old technique. With FUE, the doctor will harvest individual strong, healthy hair follicles and implant them in the thinning sections of the scalp, which can create natural-looking results. In contrast to FUT, there is no need to have a strip of tissue removed from the head or require stitches, making it a less painful recovery process with no linear scarring.
Theradome
Theradome is used to improve the hair with a specialized helmet on the head. The great part of this restoration is the speaker, that will give periodic updates about the treatment session for the next 20 minutes. Although a gentle tingling sensation might be felt as the helmet sends energy into the scalp, this process is very gentle.Ā
Natural Growth Factor Injections Therapy
Like Theradome, Natural Growth Factor Injections therapy is a gentle way to improve the hair. The hair treatment will begin by drawing a small amount of blood from the body. Although it’s all about drawing blood, it’s a very straightforward process that will not take very long to finish.Ā
Once a blood sample is collected, a particular device spins this sample very rapidly. Spinning the blood will allow us to isolate growth factors from the other substances in this sample. After preparing the Natural Growth Factor Injections solution, the substance will be administered to the scalp, offering no downtime.
Laser Therapy
To increase the production of energy and reduce the effects of protein-blocking DHT enzymes, laser therapy helps promote thicker hair by stimulating the follicles on the scalp. Laser therapy can restore their hair to a richer thickness and fullness in 50 in-clinic sessions prescribed for patients. Moreover, each treatment is painless, lasting only around 20 minutes.Ā
Although many sessions are prescribed, these are spread over six months and decrease in frequency as the laser therapy progresses. Depending on the amount of hair loss, results may vary according to genetic history and hair condition. In fact, some patients begin to see results in as few as 6 to 8 weeks of laser therapy.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Ā HRT has been dominating the new developments in endocrinology to fight hair loss or even turn back the clock on the natural hairline. Falling hormones in both men and women are given during the transitional years of menopause and andropause, which can also contribute to hair follicles’ shortened growth phase. If doctors determine that hormone replacement is a good course of action, a treatment plan will be developed to tailor to the patient’s age, gender, hair loss severity, and other factors.
Stem Cell Hair Transplants
Like a traditional hair transplant, a stem cell hair transplant involves harvesting substances and implanting them into the area where the patient wants regrowth to occur. However, skin samples are harvested and implanted on the scalp instead of hairs to stimulate growth.
Which Method Suits Best To Hair Loss?
First, it is best to understand what is causing the hair loss since everyone has a unique case and may respond to treatment methods differently. While some patients may go the surgical route and be overjoyed by the outcome, others may regret their decision. It is essential to know if the cause is only a one-time event that triggered telogen effluvium or is it a chronic issue.
Second, decide whether to cover or treat the issue at the source. It may seem obvious to treat it, but many choose the former option for convenience’s sake.
What Conditions Can Hair Restoration Treat?
Many conditions can lead to hair loss, which may be treatable with hair restoration surgery. Generally, hair restoration can be an effective treatment for patients who have lost hair due to the following factors:
Genetic Hair Loss
Hair loss due to genetics tends to lose hair in a predictable pattern. For instance, male baldness typically involves a receding hairline and thinning at the crown of the head. Often, hair restoration surgery can effectively address these areas of hair loss.
Trauma-related Hair Loss
This type of hair loss can occur after a physical injury or psychological stress. Often temporary, hair loss can be permanent in some cases. That said, hair restoration surgery can sometimes help patients with trauma-related hair loss regrow their hair.
Medical Conditions
Below are medical conditions that can lead to hair loss, including:
- Alopecia areata- is an autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss.
- Trichotillomania- is a disorder that causes people to pull out their own hair
- Thyroid problems
Medical conditions that cause hair loss can sometimes be treated, allowing hair to regrow. Hair restoration surgery may also be possible for patients with certain medical conditions.
What Are Possible Risks Of Hair Restoration?
Like any other treatment, cases of side effects may be encountered in hair restoration. Before proceeding with the treatment,Ā knowing and understanding such factors would be best. The thing is, the physician will not highly suggest getting the treatment if:
- heavy smoker
- have some history of drug or alcohol misuse
- taking blood thinner
- diagnosed with chronic infections
- have cancer
- experience regular skin and liver disease
- have a metabolic disorder
- sepsis
- have a low platelet count
- experience thyroid disease
The Bottom Line
ExcessiveĀ hair lossĀ has been a serious concern to many people due to many factors.Ā The Spa at AestiqueĀ offers Natural Growth Factor Injections, a concentrated autologous preparation of platelets and the associated growth factors in a small plasma volume. Ultimately, the Natural Growth Factor Injections therapy in hair loss amplifies the body’s naturally occurring healing mechanism, thus stimulating the growth of new hair follicles.