Types of Hair Restoration Procedures
Whether you are fighting heat damage or hair loss, there are many procedures and products that promise a full head of healthy hair instantly. Some of these promises can be pricey, while others seem too cheap to deliver. Once you are done reading this article, you should have the ammunition and knowledge to decide which procedures and products are worth your time, money, and energy.
Propecia
Propecia is a prescription tablet that reduces dihydrotesterone, which is a substance that reduces the hair follicle. When DHT, or dihydrotesterone, reduces the hair follicle, less and less hair grows visibly. By reducing the amount of DHT your body makes, Propecia is thought to generate hair growth quickly, especially in men. However, since Propecia is a prescription drug, you will need to consult your doctor about side effects and other health concerns. Then, he or she must prescribe the drug for you. Depending on your insurance, Propecia usually runs around $70 for a 30 day supply, and around $200 for a 90 day supply.
Rogaine
Rogaine is an over-the-counter treatment that revives hair follicles, which allows them to grow longer and thicker over time. All Rogaine products are applied directly to the scalp, allowing the product to work faster and more directly. Depending on the product you choose to buy, Rogaine runs between $20 and $50 on the website www.rogainedirect.com.
In 2010, Propecia and Rogaine were the only hair loss drugs approved by the FDA.
Hair Transplants
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure in which tiny incisions are made in the area that is balding, and hair grafts are inserted in the incisions. Now, this is an outpatient procedure. With the improvements and advancements in modern technology and medicine, you can get this procedure done and any scars or wounds from the procedure will be gone in no more than a week. The surgery lasts a few hours, usually from morning to late afternoon. If you pick an excellent clinic, no one will be able to tell you ever had the procedure. You may feel some pain or discomfort, which is normal after any surgical procedure. You will spend around $5 to $7 per graft, and depending on how much hair loss you have, you will usually need between 1000 and 2000 hair grafts. However, these results will generally be successful for a lifetime, which will take a load of stress and worry away for the future. As with any other procedure, you will want to make sure that you find a physician and surgeon that you are absolutely comfortable with. Make sure that you have support from home and inner awareness because the procedure is not reversible. Hair transplants are an effective way to regrow hair, but they are surgical procedures. You will need to make sure that you take this procedure as seriously as any other surgery.
If you are suffering from common hair issues such as split ends, brittle, dry, and/or heat damage, there are many products and remedies that will cost you less than $10.
Hot oil treatments restore the essential oils that your hair needs to grow strong and moisturized.
Reduce the amount of heat you place in your hair every week. Straighten your hair once a week only, if necessary. Try to wash your hair with enough time to air dry. Do not rub your hair dry with towels; try blotting your hair with the towels, if necessary. Use a liberal amount of moisturizer on your hair while it is still dripping wet with water.
See a stylist for frequent trimming and styling. Use every precaution necessary for healthy styling.
