Hair Restoration
Hair Restoration Procedures Summary: Hair restoration procedures aim to address hair loss and balding by restoring natural hair growth and improving hair density.
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Hair Transplantation
Description:
Surgical procedure that involves harvesting hair follicles from donor areas (usually the back or sides of the scalp) and transplanting them into balding or thinning areas.
Applications: Male pattern baldness, female pattern baldness, thinning hair.
Duration: 4-8 hours
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
Side effects: Swelling, bruising, numbness, scarring.
Recovery: 1-2 weeks for initial healing, 6-12 months for full results
Cost:
- $4,000-$15,000 per session in the US,
- $1,500-$6,000 per session abroad.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Description:
Non-surgical procedure that involves injecting a concentration of the patient’s own platelets into the scalp to stimulate hair growth.
Applications: Androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, thinning hair.
Duration: 30-60 minutes per session.
Anesthesia: Â Local anesthesia (sometimes not required).
Side effects: Mild pain or discomfort at injection sites, swelling, bruising.
Recovery: Minimal downtime, but multiple sessions may be required for optimal results.
Cost:
- $500-$1,500 per session in the US
- $200-$800 per session abroad.
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Description:
Non-invasive procedure that uses low-level laser light to stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth.
Applications: Androgenetic alopecia, male and female pattern baldness.
Duration: 15-30 minutes per session.
Anesthesia: None required.
Side effects: Minimal, but some patients may experience scalp irritation or itching.
Recovery: No downtime.
Cost:
- $2,000-$3,000 for a series of in-office treatments in theÂ
- US, $500-$1,000 for home-use devices abroad
Topical Medication
Description:
Non-surgical approach involving the application of topical medications (e.g., minoxidil, finasteride) to the scalp to slow down hair loss and promote hair regrowth.
Applications:Androgenetic alopecia, male and female pattern baldness.
Duration: Daily application.
Anesthesia: None required.
Side effects: Scalp irritation, itching, dryness.
Recovery: Continuous use required for maintenance.
Cost:
- Â $10-$100 per month for topical medications in the US
- $5-$50 per month abroad.
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
Description:
Non-surgical cosmetic tattooing technique that creates the illusion of a fuller head of hair by tattooing tiny dots onto the scalp to mimic hair follicles.
Applications: Male and female pattern baldness, thinning hair, scar camouflage.
Duration: 2-4 hours per session.
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia.
Side effects: Minor discomfort during procedure, temporary redness or swelling.
Recovery: Minimal downtime, but multiple sessions may be required for optimal results.
Cost:
- $1,000-$4,000 per session in the US
- $500-$2,000 per session abroad
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