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- The article discusses 4 solutions to balding:
- 1) Minoxidil (topical lotion)
- 2) Hair Transplantation (surgical)
- 3) Scalp Reduction (surgical)
- 4) Hairlift (surgical)
- According to the author, minoxidil is effective on on the top of
the head or crown area, it does not work well on frontal or hairline area. Young people in
their 20s and early 30s will respond better to minoxidil than older people. Also, while
only a very small % of people actually achieved a dense regrowth from minoxidil, most
people can benefit from minoxidil in slowing down the hair loss process.
- The author then goes on to discuss hair transplantation.
According to the author, hair transplantation has come a long way since it was first
performed in the early stages and contrary to most people's expectations, it is now
possible to achieve a soft and natural hairline with hair transplantation. Also, it is now
possible to transplant more grafts per session and thereby reducing the number of surgical
procedures required.
- Next, the author discusses scalp reduction procedures. This is
surgical procedure is suitable for patients with "small and well-defined bald
spots" on the top of the scalp. The procedure invloves removing the bald skin (as
defined by the bald spot) and suturing the remaining hair-bearing skin together.
This procedure is more extensive than hair transplantation and cost
more as well.
- In the end, the author talks about a procedure that he pioneered
- Hairlift. Hairlift is similar to scalp reduction except that it is a more extensive
procedure and is suitable for patients with extensive balding area. The procedure is
similar to a facelift except that it is performed on the top of your head. Large area of
bald skin is removed and the remaining hair bearing skin is then pulled up and forward
toward the front. Patients pursuing this procedure can achieve very impressive results
within a very short period of time. Of course, this procedure is among the most expensive
in surgical hair restoration.
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