Baldness Solution That Works

Hair loss sufferers have a myriad of hair restoration methods to choose from. What used to be regarded as crude, ineffective ways to battle hair loss has now exploded into a highly successful hair restoration industry offering functional and flexible solutions to the hair loss sufferer.

Hair transplantation, or follicular micro grafting as it is officially called, became one of the best hair restoration methods for ensuring a natural and permanent solution to hair loss.

Hair Transplant Methods

Strip Incisions were traditionally used to transplant hair before more modern methods existed. The strip incision involves surgically removing strips of skin from the donor area, extracting the hair follicles, and then implanting them on the recipient area. While some surgeons are practicing more modern techniques in hair transplantation, this method of surgery is still effective and quite common.

The Follicular Unit Extraction method uses micrografting to achieve unbelievable results. This procedure involves the extraction of individual hair follicles from an area on the scalp, and reinsertion of the hair follicles into the hairline. This type of hair grafting surgery is usually performed using just a local anaesthetic.

Advantages

• No scarring
• Faster healing time
• Less discomfort
• No incision
• No stitching
• No bandaging to keep hairs in place
• Mimics your own hair pattern
• More natural look
• Larger amount of grafts can be transplanted at one time resulting in fewer sessions

Mini-micrografting is similar to follicular unit extraction, with the main difference being that the graft size is determined by the doctor. He or she cuts the donor tissue into the size pieces that they see fit.

With the mini-micrografting procedure, surgeons use a multi-bladed knife to quickly generate thin strips of tissue and then use direct visualization (rather than microscopic control) to cut the tissue. The resulting grafts are generally larger than follicular units and since the excess skin is not trimmed away the donor sites (wounds) are also larger.

Mini-micrografting requires a smaller staff and each procedure is cheaper and shorter.

However, follicular unit extraction is superior in producing a natural, undetectable result.

If performed properly, hair transplant surgery is safe and effective. However, as with any other surgical procedure, there are rare cases in which complications may follow.

Prescription medications

Prescription medications like Minoxidil (Rogaine) or Finasteride (Propecia) may not provide the hair loss patient with permanent results, but they can be a very effective short-term solution and can give the budget-conscious hair loss customer time to consider more permanent options.