Hair loss can have significant psychological effects, impacting various aspects of an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. Hair plays a significant role in how people perceive themselves and how they believe others perceive them. It can cause individuals to feel less attractive, leading to a decrease in self-esteem and a more negative body image – as well as concerns about premature ageing.
In this blog, we will be discussing hair loss, growth medications and treatments. Please note: if you’re dealing with hair loss, it’s important to consult a healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific type of hair loss. Early intervention usually leads to better outcomes, but success rates of all medications, treatments and transplants will vary. Flawless Hair Restoration is Melbourne’s first clinic to offer a full suite of state-of-the-art hair restoration treatments. With a high rate of patient satisfaction, our clinic uses advanced technologies and proven methods to produce excellent results for every patient.
The success of hair growth treatments can vary widely depending on several factors, including the cause of hair loss, the type of treatment and how early the treatment is started.
What We‘ll Cover:
- Hair restoration consultation
- Hair loss medication
- Hair restoration treatments
- Factors affecting hair loss medication success
Before any cosmetic medical procedure, it is important to establish an approach to treatment that best suits the individual patient. A consultation with one of our Flawless Hair Restoration doctors offers patients the opportunity to discuss their hair loss concerns, develop a strong doctor-patient relationship, and work collaboratively on a treatment and/or medication plan. These obligation-free consultations involve a comprehensive medical history to establish any other health concerns and current medications.
After your initial consultation, one of our doctors will provide you with a personalised treatment plan, timeline and potentially some medication – depending on concern/condition.
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Hair loss affects both men and women, and tends to become more common later in age. Some people may feel that their hair balding or thinning does a disservice to their appearance and makes them look older than their actual age. Since hair is often associated with youthfulness, many people seek to reverse the effects of their hair loss to feel more confident in their appearance.
While we cannot mention specific medications by name, the main therapeutic approaches to hair loss can be divided into:
Promoting scalp health and blood flow
Healthy hair requires a healthy scalp. You can think of this as optimising the growth of your hair by ensuring that the follicles are receiving sufficient blood flow and nutrients.
This is a common and effective approach to hair loss and can reduce the rate of hair loss and in some instances even promote hair regrowth.
Blocking the effects of the body’s hormones on hair follicles
Both male and female-pattern hair loss can be influenced by sensitivity of the hair follicles. Hair follicles can become more prone to these effects as we age which can explain the acceleration of hair loss into the 4th and 5th decades of life.
There are a range of therapies which target either hormone levels or the end-effects of the hormones.
Treatments can be delivered either as a topical approach (shampoos or scalp oils) or in the form of capsules or tablets.
Medications in general are more effective in people with early to moderate hair loss and may not work as well for people with advanced hair thinning or baldness. It takes about 4-6 months to see noticeable results, and continued use is required to maintain the effects.
It’s important to understand, medications do not completely stop hair loss. Rather, they slow the rate of hair loss and promote new growth. After one to two months of taking your prescribed medication, you will likely not see any visible results and may experience increased shedding. This is a normal temporary response to the medication, as some of your hairs will be beginning their new growth cycle. After three to six months, patients may see a noticeable reduction in hair loss and, in some cases, improved growth.
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EXOSOMES: Recent advances in lab-generated purified exosome solutions have largely replaced PRP and deliver the same active ingredients (growth factors and peptides) without the need for blood draws or deeper injections. These therapies can be delivered using microneedling which is significantly less painful than PRP injection.
HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY: Many people experience noticeable hair loss in their lifetimes. Patchiness, balding, and thinning are common issues for both men and women, particularly past the age of 40. A hair transplant is a precise and intricate procedure that uses various techniques to treat hair loss.
Hair transplants are one of the most effective options, especially for those with significant hair loss. The success rate is high, with many people seeing permanent, natural-looking results. Hair transplants are permanent, but may take up to 12 months to see the full results. The surgery works by moving hair follicles from areas of thicker hair (often the back or sides of the head) to bald or thinning areas.
HOW THE TRANSPLANT WORKS
Hair transplants are an effective solution for significant hair loss. The most common type of hair transplant involves harvesting hair from the back or sides of the head and individually relocating follicles to balding areas. Precision techniques create a natural look and restore confidence.
The process begins by extracting follicles from the fuller hair at the back of the head using either a surgical strip or an extraction device. These harvested follicles, each containing one to four individual hairs, are then meticulously implanted one by one into the scalp’s bald or thinning areas. This results in thicker, more voluminous hair in the transplanted regions.
At Flawless Hair Restoration we also offer the Artas Hair Transplant Robot. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly progressing science. The application of AI to modern medical techniques can achieve a variety of purposes, including improved ease, efficiency, and effectiveness of intricate procedures. ARTAS Robot is a robotic hair transplanting device that uses follicular unit extraction (FUE) techniques to perform effective skin grafts on the scalp.
The ARTAS hair transplant procedure has a number of benefits and can be used to treat various degrees of hair loss, from slight hair thinning or patchiness to significant balding. The treatment is clinically proven to produce fantastic results for individuals of different ages, both men and women. After treatment, patients can enjoy thicker and fuller hair growth that is natural-looking, with no indication that a hair transplant has taken place.
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- Type of hair loss: treatments work better for some causes of hair loss than others (e.g. androgenetic alopecia vs alopecia areata)
- Age: treatments tend to work better in younger individuals with early signs of hair loss
- Consistency: regular use is often key to seeing results with prescribed medications
- Individual response: not everyone responds to treatments in the same way
There are particular nuances to medication choices which can be affected by your stage of life, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and other medications that you may be on.
Before you begin taking hair loss medications, it is important to consult with a trained professional. A consultation at our clinic will facilitate discussion about your specific hair condition and severity, as well as your personal concerns. Your history of medical conditions will also be addressed, along with any current medications or allergies. This will help us prescribe the most appropriate treatment plan for your hair loss condition. It is important to take hair loss medications only as often as is prescribed, without increasing your dose.
Why Choose Flawless Hair Restoration in Melbourne
With years of clinical experience, Dr Sean Arendse and Dr Adam Bystrzycki draw on a wealth of knowledge to offer quality hair restoration services. Dr Arendse is the founder of Flawless Rejuvenation Skin Clinic & Flawless Hair Restoration and is renowned for providing quality cosmetic treatments using the latest technologies. He is knowledgeable in the field of hair and skin rejuvenation techniques, providing detailed assessments and solutions to achieve excellent results for patients.
Dr Bystrzycki has extensive experience in trauma management, with a focus on error reduction and decision support. With a passion for aesthetic planning and precision, he is an experienced hair restoration clinician in the field of robotic hair transplantation and hair restoration medicine.
Flawless Hair Restoration is Victoria’s first clinic to offer a full suite of state-of-the-art hair restoration treatments. Hair loss & thinning is a common phenomenon among women of all ages, leading many to seek reliable and non-invasive methods of restoring hair volume. With a high rate of patient satisfaction, our clinic uses advanced technologies and proven methods to produce excellent results for every patient.
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