Overview
Hair loss is one of the problems which individuals have to face with age. In such a case, people look for hair loss treatment which is effective and can solve the problem permanently. One of the treatment options which is authentic and has been highly effective from the last many years is hair transplant.
Earlier the hair restoration methods resulted in hair growth which looked artificial and it did not match with the existing hairline.
Hair Transplant Treatment
Undergoing the treatment of hair transplantation has made it possible for the person to get the youthful and young look. Without a doubt, this treatment is the most reliable medical procedure to deal with the problem of thin hair and bald patches.
Well, there are different methods of this treatment which your surgeon will explain to you in detail and let you know which method is best suited for you. The advanced method of hair restoration technique includes:
- FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
- FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)
FUE
The FUE method is less invasive as compared to other treatment options. Undergoing the treatment will leave no scar and stitches on the scalp.
In this method, the hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area. After that, they are transplanted in problematic areas. The procedure is outpatient which means the patient can go back home the following day. The hair grafts needed for the treatment depends on the hair coverage the patient needs. The entire procedure can take around 4 to 8 hours.
FUT
FUT is another method to deal with the problem of hair loss. In this method, a hair strip is taken which is extracted from the donor’s hair and then transplanted to the back of the scalp.
Once the hair grafts are transplanted it leaves a linear scar which is not noticeable when you keep your hair long. With both the methods, the results are natural and permanent as the patient’s hair is used to cover the bald patches and thin hair.
Stem Cells the future of hair restoration treatment
Stem cells in the treatment which is in clinical research and it might be available in the next 2 to 3 years. Proper clinical studies need to be done before the treatment is available for patients all over the world. The treatment is checked in various ways to make sure it is effective and it gives the best possible results.
With this approach, the hair surgeon will take the hair tissues which are best as compared to all other cells. After that, the cells are multiplied and the surgeon will implant or inject them into the problematic area. The desired results take around 6 to 12 months. Until the effectiveness of this procedure is checked methods like FUE and FUT are the best choice for hair loss patients.