Modern Hair Loss Treatments: Technological Development “Hair restoration may be the most important self-improvement decision of your life.” ~ Dr. Andrew Kim Hair loss restoration has developed in heaps and bounds during the last couple of years. Continued research and studies resulted to improvement in the practice and innovation in equipment. Today hair loss victims can already choose from a variety of options of hair loss treatments such as low level laser treatment, hair transplant, robotic hair transplant, and something as advanced as stem cell hair loss therapy.
Low Level Laser Therapy
surgery. But in itself it has also proven that it can stabilize hair loss and improve hair volume. In order to treat hair loss, the low level laser energy is directed into the affected area using a special device. This promotes better circulation to the area. Adding to that it also works by converting ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to ADP (adenosine diphosphate). This process improves cellular metabolism due to the release of energy.
Low level laser therapy or LLLT is a noninvasive hair loss treatment that popular in Europe and the USA. It is used in conjunction with other hair loss products to further improve their effectiveness. Laser light is also considered by surgeons
Pros of LLLT
One of the benefits with this type of treatment is that it does not require any incisions, therefore eliminating the chances of ugly scarring. Its main focus is restoring hair volume at the frontal area and a marked improvement in hair quality.
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“LLLT main focus is restoring hair volume at the frontal area and a marked improvement in hair quality.” Some physicians claim that it actually improves the action of Propecia and Rogaine. But what makes this much better is that you don’t have to worry about any side effects. You see, the laser that is used in this type of treatment is not similar to those that have high intensity light which could create some degree of burns. Lowe level laser therapy simply has the laser light basically shine on the area.
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a surgical treatment of
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hair loss by using the patient’s own hair to restore normal hair coverage in bald areas. After thorough consultation and preparation, the surgeon performs the procedure by removing donor hair grafts from the back of the head, and then transplanting them to the bald spots
Other reports also mention that low level laser therapy also increases hair shaft diameter in those strands that have miniaturized.
usually at the frontal and crown areas.
If used after hair transplant surgery, surgeons claim that it hastens the healing process, and it provides a much quicker resolution from shock loss.
public because it has created poor results
a warm reception from the
which only emphasized their problem. However an improvement in techniques create natural-looking results. That is
It may improve hair growth but it is not able to control or stop hair loss. It is also limited on patients who have minimal hair shedding or thinning. Some surgeons are also claiming that the biggest risk that you have with LLLT is money.
This
procedure
requires
multiple sessions to gain results. Since each session would take you back $1000$2000, you have to set aside a good amount of your budget for it. The
received
and equipment’s made it possible to
Drawbacks of LLLT
The major concern on LLLT is that its action is limited. Even though it is able to create improvement, the results are not as dramatic as surgical hair restoration.
the
Back in the day, this procedure has not
reason
expressing
why
some
concern
is
doctors because
are they
why the number of hair transplant cases has increased over the years.
Techniques There are actually three hair transplant techniques in practice today. These are the FUE, FUT and the latest which is the Neograft.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)
This is considered to be a traditional hair transplant approach also known as the strip method. The reason for being dubbed as such is because FUT involves the removal of a strip of scalp from the back of the head containing the donor grafts.
observe that this device would do better with further studies to really make the cost much worth it.
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There are actually three hair transplant techniques in practice today. The extraction process is done by a hair technician using a high powered microscope. While this is going on, the surgeon sutures the donor site and then prepares the recipient area. After everything is set, the surgeon implants the hairs to its new home.
Advantages One of the major advantages of FUT is that the process reduces the transection rate of the hair grafts. This means that there is better yield when it comes to graft survival. Adding to this, FUT is also more affordable compared to FUE. With a single session, the surgeon can create better coverage than FUE.
Disadvantages One of the major concerns about this procedure is the long linear scar that results at the back of head. This would limit men to wear their hair too short because this can be immediately visible. The invasiveness of the procedure also increases the likelihood of bleeding and infection. That is why the patient should take extra effort to prepare his body for surgery and also practice proper aftercare post surgically.
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Follicular
Unit
Extraction
is
a
relatively newer approach than FUT. This was actually created in order to eliminate
the
need
of
tube The major advantage with FUE is the fact that there is no large scarring involved, leaving the donor areas looking unchanged. Because it is less invasive, the patient can have faster recovery with minimal risk for complications. This technique is also able to achieve natural hair lines.
incisions
resulting to the ugly scarring that is
a small
chamber that
would gather 50 grafts which are then transferred
to
a Petri
dish
prepared with a saline solution. The second arm of the machine now takes a certain amount of grafts and then
one
at
a
time
implanted
they
are
into
the
recipient site which the surgeon has
Since FUE takes meticulous effort to remove the hair grafts without transecting other surrounding hairs, the surgery takes more time to finish. In fact most of the cases with FUE would take more than one session to accomplish, so this means more money to shell out. Furthermore, FUE is also more expensive than FUT.
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into
individually
Cons
prepared beforehand.
Advantages The good thing about the Neograft machine is that it is the product of a decade of study and research. It provides
a
minimally
invasive
procedure which can certainly leave
Neograft
no linear scars. This also means that
Neograft isn’t really different from
Neograft promotes faster recovery
FUE. In fact it even improves its
time compared to the other options.
process and outcome.
Since
Neograft is actually a device that removes hair grafts from the donor site and then implants it to the recipient area using a suction-based system. It does not really do the work
it
hastens
the
extraction
process in an FUE method, it is able to cover large areas in a single session.
Disadvantages
on its own, although some parts of
Due to the lack of human control
the
while
when it comes to the extraction
process
there
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
The graft is then suctioned through a
Pros
are
are
automated
human
process, there is no clear assurance
intervention is necessary. But overall,
portions
where
that transection rate is minimized.
this machine does make the process
That
run more smoothly.
concerns with Neograft is that it has
The process is started with a hand held extraction device that separates
is
why
one
of
the
major
lower follicle yield for every donor area.
the donor grafts from its surrounding
Some surgeons are also expressing
tissue.
punch
concerns over the suction process.
technique although this time it takes
They claim that this causes the hair
Using a special tool that has a punch-
on a rotating motion. Once extracted,
grafts to dry out resulting to poor
like action it creates a clean cut
a gentle suction pulls the graft finally
hair growth.
around single hair grafts allowing the
separating it from the scalp.
typical with its predecessor.
surgeon to remove each directly from the scalp. This requires more skill and time to finish compared to FUT.
It
is
similar
to
a
The price is also another drawback is the price you have to pay for a Neograft treatment. However this can also be determined by the extent of work that has to be done. But the usual prices would run around $1800 to $4000.
things
that
a
extraction rate in FUE, which means that coverage is also improved. This machine
robot
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demonstrated to remove hair follicles
It also eliminates the need of linear
Who would have known that among the of
The ARTAS robotic system increases the
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Pros
can
be
incisions which means that the risk of infection and bleeding is significantly
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lowered.
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ARTAS robotic system is also able to
allowed experts to develop a machine
create a natural-looking hairline.
Cons
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the ARTAS System. This is again another
Despite its success and rising popularity,
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improvement of the FUE method.
surgeons are also expressing concern
programmed to do would also include a
that is able to perform a hair transplant procedure, and this is widely known as
over the fact that the ability of the
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approaches are limited. It is not able to
Dual needle punch mechanism
mimick the fine touch of a skilled FUE
A 3D video imaging system
surgeon since the machine can only be
A user interface
Disposable dermal punches
Disposable cartridges
programmed with certain settings. ARTAS
can’t
also
be used
in
those
patients who have curly hair, and it is also limited only to those with brown or black hair.
Process
The
large
bore
needle used
machine is deliberately chosen to reduce
guided by cameras, the robot is able to
transection rate. But what makes this an
determine the trajectory it needs to
advantage also is that there is a high
extract the follicles. Before the removal
possibility that it can affect or damage
process,
other surrounding hairs.
surgeon
programs
the
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With the use of the 3D imaging software
the
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system to remove a certain number of follicles. Once the robotic system has been
set
a
double
punch
extraction
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technique with a 1.66mm diameter is
Last April 14, 2011, the FDA granted the
commenced.
ARTAS system with a $510,000 clearance
During the entire process the patient is positioned at a certain distance from the machine with his head stabilized by straps.
for the follicular unit extraction on men experiencing androgenetic alopecia with brown/black and straight hair. In order to improve its performance the imaging system is modified to reduce transection
Once the removal process is done, the
rates and to promote consistency of
surgeon
results.
now
comes
in
and
takes
individual hair grafts, prepare them and then implant these individually to the recipient site.
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