At the age of 35, some men and women will be affected by some degree of noticeable hair loss. Unfortunately, for every treatment option available in the market, it seems that most procedures will break your bank account and result in false hope.
However, there is good news; the advancement in the history of hair surgery has been consistently improving, providing real and long-lasting results. Surgical and non-surgical treatment for hair loss are available, and it is now your choice which option will you choose between the two. Make sure you get a consultation first to a certified surgeon to make the best possible option.
Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Treatment For Hair Loss
Non-Surgical Treatment
Please keep in mind that specialty shampoos and supplements will not provide immediate improvement if you are suffering from substantial hair loss. Once you have started experiencing balding in certain spots, the follicles of every individual hair will become dormant and will halt produce hair ultimately.
On the other hand, certain medications will provide noticeable results if you use them right when you experience mild hair loss. These medications can slow the progression or reverse hair loss; therefore, stimulate hair growth and promote fullness in healthy follicles that are not yet affected.
Here Are Some Of The Hair Loss Medications
1. Androgen-Dependent Hair Loss Medications
One excellent example of a drug is Finasteride (brand name Propecia) which works by stopping certain hormones responsible for hair loss. During the early stages of hair loss, it works by increasing hair growth after three months of consistent use.
2. Androgen-Independent Hair Loss Medications
Under this category, Minoxidil is a famous drug example, with the branded version called Rogaine. It works by dilating the blood vessels in the body. However, the mechanism for its use as hair growers is still unknown. Unlike androgen-dependent hair loss medication that can only be used by men, androgen-independent hair loss medication can be used by both men and women.
Surgical Hair Treatment
For those who suffered from significant hair loss, surgical hair restoration is the most effective way to treat and restore natural hair follicles from growing on areas affected by baldness. If you are contemplating undergoing a surgical procedure, worry not since the advancement made in hair transplant surgery has been made easier and less painful. Here’s a quick recap of the two most common surgical hair transplant procedure:
1. Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT)
It involves removing a strip of skin with hair follicles from the donor site (site rich in hair, usually at the back of your hair). From this area, tiny groups of tissue consisting of healthy hair follicles are separated and prepared for transplantation.
The FUT method has been discovered for over 20 years and now become a game-changer for restoring natural and healthy hair growth.
2. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Like FUT, this method involves collecting hair follicles from a donor site and then moving them to create a more natural-looking hairline. Unlike FUT, it does not include taking a strip of tissue; instead, the surgeon will harvest hair follicles individually directly from the scalp. Then, it will be inserted into small incisions made on the baldy spot.
