HAIR RESTORATION FOR MEN
If you’re a guy considering your options for hair restoration or boosting your current regimen, you’ve come to the right place. The professionals at Avellina Aesthetics know hair restoration for men. Dr. B has been in practice for over 20 years and will put her expertise to work for you. Call the office now to find out more and schedule a no-obligation consultation!
Hair restoration for men aims to reduce thinning hair and bald spots, which affect a large number of men over the age of 35. Thinning hair and baldness are an accepted part of the aging process for some, and a source of distress for others. Hair loss may affect a person’s self esteem and lead to reduced quality of life.
Androgenetic alopecia, which is commonly known as male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness, affects millions of men and women across the US. Male pattern baldness generally progresses in one of the three ways: a receding hairline, thinning of the hair on the crown, or a general thinning of the hair all over the top of the head.
By addressing signs of hair loss, many men’s hair restoration procedures can slow down or even reverse male pattern baldness. Men who undergo hair restoration enjoy a renewed sense of self confidence, which is often the key to an active social life or even professional advancement.
WHAT IS THE BEST HAIR LOSS TREATMENT FOR MEN?
It is important to remember that not all types of hair loss can be slowed or prevented. However, some prominent hair restoration methods to treat hair loss include the following:
Medications
The two most common hair restoration medications are Minoxidil (Rogaine) and Finasteride (propecia).
Minoxidil
Minoxidil is an over-the-counter medication available in liquid or foam form. Minoxidil appears to widen the hair follicle,
which causes a thicker strand of hair to grow. Minoxidil also appears to prolong the growth of hair, which results in longer hair and higher number of hair strands. When used properly in accordance with a dermatologist’s instructions, Minoxidil is safe and effective. It is approved by the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) for both men and women.
Finasteride
Finasteride is a prescription drug. It has been approved only for men by the Food And Drug Administration (FDA). Finasteride works by decreasing the amount of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp. DHT appears to cause hair follicles in the scalp to become thinner. By reducing DHT levels, Finasteride promotes hair regrowth and slows hair loss.
LOW LEVEL LASER TECHNOLOGY (LLLT)
LLLT is FDA-approved and for those affected by thinning hair and hair loss in patches. LLLT stimulates the body’s ability to grow and nourish hair through enhanced blood vessel functionality.
LLLT appears to heighten circulation and detoxify blood pathways. Hair rejuvenation is achieved with the use of red spectrum laser light that boosts growth by working at a cellular level, restoring hair follicles in both the sexes.
The red light lasers used in LLLT are pain-free, safe, and effective.
PLATELET-RICH PLASMA TREATMENT (PRP)
In this procedure, platelet-rich plasma is derived by centrifuging blood drawn from the patient’s body in a tube. The process spins down red blood cells to the bottom of the tube and leaves the platelets suspended in the upper yellow plasma layer.
The upper layer of platelet-rich plasma is drawn out and injected into the areas of thinning hair. It is also used by many surgeons to enhance healing and growth after hair transplantation surgeries.
Hair Transplantation
A hair transplant is performed to add hair to an area on your head where your hair may be thinning or where you have bald patches.
Donor hair can be transplanted from other parts on your head where the hair is thicker or even from other parts of your body.
The two leading types of hair transplants are: Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
In an FUT, a strip of scalp is removed from the back of a patient’s head and this area is then closed with stitches. The strip of scalp is then cut into smaller grafts by a surgeon to isolate follicles. Thousands of such grafts are created from a single strip of scalp. Each graft contains one to four hair follicles.
The surgeon next makes small holes or incisions in the areas where hair is thinning and transplants the grafts.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
In this procedure, the back of the patient’s head is first shaved. While the patient is under local anesthesia, tiny incisions are made on areas of the scalp where hair restoration is required and tiny individual hair follicles are extracted from the shaved back of the head and inserted into the incisions.
OTHER HAIR RESTORATION PRODUCTS FOR MEN
Hair care is a booming multi-million dollar industry in the country. Many of the products in this segment are for cosmetic purposes rather than medicinal.
Shampoos, serums, hair oils, massage creams and ointments, supplements and vitamins are some of the products which are available for your hair care routine at home. However, there is limited research available on the efficacy of these products.
WHICH TREATMENT IS BEST FOR MEN'S HAIR RESTORATION?
The advantages and disadvantages of each treatment and procedure are dependent on the patient and the desired outcome.
Hair transplants are much more successful at treating hair loss than other non-surgical interventions, medications and other hair loss treatment products for men. It is important to know that, just like regular hair, the transplanted hair will thin over time.
It’s advised to consult a dermatologist or a surgeon who will determine which treatment or procedure is right for your hair restoration needs.
If you want a hair transplant, the surgeon will assess the amount of grafts needed and the quality of your donor hair, and the amount of donor hair available.
FUT and FUE procedures can take up to ten to twelve hours.
The removal of a strip during a FUT procedure will result in a linear scar on the back of your head, while in an FUE procedure, there is minimal scarring involved in the form of small dot-like incisions.
HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU SEE RESULTS OF HAIR LOSS TREATMENT FOR MEN?
For hair transplant patients, it takes six months to nine months to give them permanent, natural-looking results. Results often depend on the surgeon you select. It is necessary to choose a surgeon who understands hair loss and performs hair transplants regularly.
After four PRP treatment injections spread over three months, results from this treatment begin to show considerable progress within a span of three to six months.
LLLT therapy can take anywhere between four to six months to show appreciable results after three initial treatment sessions carried out four to six weeks apart. Men who use Minoxidil or Finasteride often see improvements after three to four months, but final results can take up to a year to develop.
Why should you trust Avellina Aesthetics to get hair loss treatment for men?
Our expert medical professionals and courteous staff are committed to providing our clients in Philadelphia with the safest, most effective treatments in hair restoration, hair transplantation, and aesthetics. We strive to give you the best personalised care to meet your unique needs, so give us a call today to learn more about our hair restoration services.