1. FUE Hair Transplant (follicular unit extraction)
FUE hair transplant is minimally-invasive and involves harvesting follicular units through small punch grafts using the patented pneumatic extraction technique of NeoGraft. The tiny wounds around each punch site will heal on their own without any visible scars. Extracted follicles are then transplanted into the desired areas where the grafts will mature over a period of 9 to 12 months.
FUE can be done manually or robotically. There are advantages to each technique, however robotic hair transplant has several concerns. It comes at an increased price point in comparison to NeoGraft FUE techniques. In some cases, the prices can be near double. In some cases, robotic hair transplant can be more inefficient, produce less successful grafting due to limited donor sites, and is limited to straight hair.
2. PRP for hair loss (platelet-rich plasma)
PRP hair loss treatment utilizes enriched-plasma taken directly from your own blood, separated out and re-injected into your scalp. The plasma contains growth factors and stimulatory factors capable of repairing damaged hair follicles and promoting new hair growth.
3. Stem-cells For Hair Loss
Exosomes are the latest and greatest innovation in hair loss treatment. Mesenchymal stem cells are lab-derived and contain some of the most powerful stimulatory factors for hair growth. Regenerative medicine involving stem cells will likely be the most sought after treatment in the coming years as it opens the possibility for hair regrowth in completely bald areas.
4. Laser-light therapy
LLLT stands for Low Level Laser Therapy for hair loss and utilizes a specific wavelength of light to stimulate dormant hair follicles. LLLT is most beneficial in patients with early stages of hair loss or in combination with other treatments including PRP or hair transplant.
5. Eyebrow transplantation
Eyebrow transplantation can create a dramatic restoration of fuller brows. Similar to regular hair transplants, the process involves transplanting active follicles into the brow region using extreme precision. Many clinics will work closely with an aesthetician to design the desired enhancement for eyebrow shape and volume.
Understanding which treatment is best for you is a collaborative process with your hair transplant doctor. First and foremost is to get an appreciation of your concerns and expectations. Next, the hair transplant doctor will need to know about your medical history including any significant medical conditions and current medications. The doctor will also want to evaluate your hair loss pattern, potential donor sites, and possible transplant sites. Depeding on these factors, the doctor will discuss your options along and provide reasonable treatment expectations.
