4 Effective Ways to Improve Hair Transplant Results

The buzz Hair Transplant being the best solution in cutting age can sometimes not be the first choice for patients experiencing hair loss. The reasons can be one or more from their angle. These can be their affordable capacity, hair transplant myths, fear, concerns about the results and lack of awareness. While some may simply not require hair transplant as their hair loss is not extreme. For those who went through the surgery, they are always welcome for ways to improve their hair transplant results. Although these ways do not promise to regrow hair on completely gone bald areas, still they can help improve the transplanted hair and existing hair, by controlling them from permanently getting bald.

Ways to Improve Hair Transplant Results are

1. Medications

• Minoxidil (Rogaine)
  The role of FDA Approved minoxidil is to widen the blood vessel which increases the blood circulation to the scalp. In this way, nutrients, oxygen and growth factors reach hair follicles easily and prepare them to function well. Also, the growing phase of hair(Anagen Phase) is extended with the use of minoxidil. This will prevent the existing hair from thinning and miniaturization due the effect of DHT. The results are visible with the regular use of 4-6 months.

• Finasteride (Propecia)
  The root cause of baldness is DHT(Dihydrotestosterone), which is a male hormone. In some people this hormone has a natural inclination to get attached with hair roots and shrink them gradually. Finasteride is a DHT blocker that curbs the effects of male hormones on hair follicles. It is very important to know, finasteride can only block DHT temporarily and can’t stop its production permanently.

2. Non-Surgical Procedures

• PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
  In PRP, a small amount of blood(around 20ml) is withdrawn and processed in a centrifugal machine to separate plasma from it. This plasma is again centrifuged, to separate platelet rich plasma from it. These platelets have growth rich factors which upon injecting onto the scalp stimulate hair roots, activate dormant hair and results in a significant hair growth. The number of PRP sessions required to take depends on the extent of hair loss and doctor’s recommendation. This way, depletion of hair can be maintained with regular or interval PPR sessions.
• GFC Therapy (Growth Factor Concentrate)
  In GFC, everything remains the same as PRP except a kit used to prepare GFC. The Kit consisting of test tubes is sold by companies in order to maintain a specific ratio of contents inside these test tubes. This helps in increasing the accuracy and concentration of growth rich factors. The price of GFC is higher due to the additional cost of the kit.
  

Note: The results of PRP and GFC in a standard clinic are the same. The reason being, the expertise of surgeons to work with accuracy in a standard clinic. If you go to a sub standard clinic, it is advised to get a GFC session from there to get good results.

• Mesotherapy
  In a Mesotherapy, tubes containing essential nutrients, vitamins, amino acids and sometimes DHT blockers are injected upon the scalp. Through the middle layer of your skin (mesoderm), they all reach the roots of hair and give them a good boost. It increases blood circulation and activates dormant hair follicles.

• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
  Low-level Laser Therapy reaps your results really well when stacked with Minoxidil, PRP and medications. It’s usually in the 630-670 nm wavelength range. The therapy is painless and FDA approved treatment for men and women both. This helps your hair follicles stay in the growth phase longer, improves blood flow in your scalp that brings more oxygen and nutrients.

• Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
  In this process, tiny dots of pigments are created in a scattered and diffused pattern to mimic the appearance of Hair Follicles either on a completely bald scalp or between Hair to create a Dense look. This is usually done to give it a completely natural look without coloring the scalp, just to show that from this point, hair was grown or about to grow. It’s an Art where a Pseudo Hair Density is created with the application of small, tattoo-like dots on the scalp to replicate the appearance of hair follicles.

3. Natural & Lifestyle-Based Approaches

• Diet and Supplements
  A diet having an adequate amount of nutrition needed for a proper functioning of the body is required for hair growth as well. Remember, the body never recognizes hair as important for survival, so first the nutrition is served to other body organs and hair is given the remaining. Make sure you include enough protein sources, Iron, Calcium, B Complex, Omega 3 Fatty Acids sources in your daily diet. If unable to get it from food sources, you can always have supplements of them after consulting a good hair doctor.
  

• Stress Management
  Hair loss and stress has an old long relationship. They are not two separate things. When on a journey to improve your hair, it is important to replace the stress hormones with happy ones. So make time for yourself to engage in activities you love to do for a good dopamine release. Do physical exercise, pranayam, meditation for mood stability.

4. Cosmetic Enhancements

• Hair Fibers
  Hair Fiber is a powder-like substance which is made from the same keratin the real hair is made of. People with hair thinning or baldness can use it to temporarily give their hair a thick, dense and natural look. It can be applied either with a pump like applicator or container top that have holes. Hair fiber offers standard color to help you choose the shade that makes a good match with your hair natural color. When applied, you are all set for the next party, event or camera appearance.

Last Thoughts
While the above ways to improve hair transplant results are very effective in and control further hair loss, except the hair fiber, they require patience to make a difference. Also, consistency is a key here. So observing hair for maintenance is required.