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. Hair systems or wigs

. Rogaine or Minoxidil

. Propecia or Finasteride

HAIR SYSTEMS

In general these are quick, but relatively cumbersome options. The main drawbacks are the ongoing maintenance, inability to play active sports, swim and discomfort in hot weather. They are suitable in certain categories of patients where either the donor site has insufficient hair, or they are reluctant to have hair transplantation. There are many patients who choose to have a there own natural hair, in such cases a transition can be accomplished gradually.

ROGAINE (MINOXIDIL)

Rogaine is a topical solution, which is applied directly to the scalp twice a day. It is approved by the FDA, for use in both men and women for hair growth. The chance of success in growing new hair is limited, however it is effective in slowing down the hair loss process, and some surgeons incorporate Rogaine along with hair transplantation to expedite the growth of transplanted hair. Previously available only with a prescription in the USA, is now available over the counter.

PROPECIA ( FINASTERIDE)

This oral, pill is approved by the FDA for the treatment of hair loss. In contrast to Rogaine however it is available by prescription only, and is designed for men. The hair loss is halted, particularly in the vertex or crown region of the scalp, as the medication immediately blocks the production of DHT, the hormone responsible for hair loss. It may take many months for the effect to be visible, and the hair loss starts again when the treatment is discontinued. Propecia is an effective treatment for men in the younger age group, when the hair loss might have just begun, and propecia may delay the surgical intervention for a number of years. There are some minor side effects, including lowering of blood pressure and some cases of impotence.

A combination of hair transplantation and Propecia can be effective in delaying future hair loss. Various studies have shown the effectiveness of Propecia in terms of density, strength and thickness of the hair.

Imagine if you have been looking at your balding head in the mirror for a number of years, and all of a sudden the hair start to grow as by magic, your own natural hair, requiring regular haircuts, shampoo etc. and no maintenance whatsoever. Wouldn’t you be thrilled?

That is exactly what happens. Satisfaction rate is high with hair transplantation, and the procedure is performed as a day procedure under local anesthesia. The hair grafts or follicles are harvested from the back of the head, dissected into micro and mini grafts and transplanted in the frontal and crown regions. The donor site is closed with sutures and usually leaves an invisible, and a hidden scar under the existing hair. Groups of follicles clumped together form what is called the “follicular units”, and give better density to the transplanted hair.

The design of the new hairline, placement and angle of the grafts, choice of micro and mini grafts, and the follicular units determines the final outcome from a mediocre to an excellent hair transplant result. The training, experience, and artistic inclination of the surgeons play an important role in the final outcome.

Hair transplantation is by far the most successful procedure today. It has satisfied, and brought happiness to millions of men of all ages throughout the world. The success rate in women depends upon proper selection of patients, as the needs and patterns are different compared to men.

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