Hair Loss FAQ Videos

There have been numerous solutions marketed over the years for hair loss, extending from topical and oral drugs to surgical procedures. A lot of these “solutions” come with many limitations and undesirable side effects, such as long-term sexual dysfunction in men, and thus, were deemed as ineffective means of treating hair loss. In terms of surgical procedures, hair transplants have been considered the best way to address hair loss, although they do come with their own set of limitations as well. Among these limits are the following:

• Because hair transplants do not stop hair loss or hair thinning, it can lead to what is called the “pluggy look”, where in hair continues to thin out until the point where only the transplanted hairs are left behind;
• The donor area, from which hair grafts are harvested from, is very limited and often cannot yield enough hairs to properly cover all the balding areas.

 

Fortunately, baldness can be averted with the help of Dr. Amiya Prasad’s alternative treatment called Hair Regeneration. Backed by 3-5 years’ worth of clinical study, the Hair Regeneration treatment is a formulation that is made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood. It’s designed to stop the progression of hair loss and reverse hair thinning in existing hairs. The outcome so far has been quite dramatic in terms of the density and volume achieved without surgery; generally surpassing the results of regular hair transplant surgery.

Androgenic alopecia, or pattern hair loss, is a genetic condition that predisposes people to gradual hair thinning that can lead to partial to extensive hair loss. This condition plagues about 95% of men and women who suffer from hair loss, though the rate and onset of hair loss varies for every individual.

Since this is a question of genetics, and since genetics cannot be changed, Dr. Amiya Prasad has developed a treatment that can help with hair loss in spite of this. Dr. Prasad’s Hair Regeneration treatment, which is backed by 3-5 years’ worth of clinical study, helps stop hair loss and hair thinning with the use of an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood, without the need for drugs or surgery. It has shown great success and dramatic long-term results of halting the progression of hair loss in patients, as well as thickening thinning hair, thus becoming the closest thing to a cure for hair loss today.

95% of men and women suffering from hair loss have genetic pattern hair loss. Medications such as Propecia (generic finasteride) can slow down hair loss progression, but a small but significant group of male patients (finasteride is not prescribed for women) are at risk of long-term sexual side effects associated with the drug.

Fortunately, hair thinning can be reversed in existing hair with Dr. Amiya Prasad’s alternative treatment to hair loss, which he calls Hair Regeneration system. This treatment is designed to stop hair loss and reverse the progression of hair thinning in existing hairs by means of an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood. The result is a safe formulation, backed by 3-5 years’ worth of clinical research, which effectively combats hair loss and hair thinning. The onetime treatment is administered via injection directly on the scalp and has been applied on patients from all over the world with very impressive results.

A receding hairline seen in men is generally indicative of pattern hair loss, which means that hair is gradually becoming more and more miniaturized or thinner as time passes. A receding hairline can be expressed by hair thinning in the frontal areas or in the crown area, but regardless of this, it is important to remember that male pattern hair loss affects the whole scalp, with differences in how it manifests. People who are diagnosed with pattern hair loss are advised to stop the progression of hair loss first. This is usually done via drugs like oral finasteride or topical minoxidil, though due to the glaring side effects and limitations of the said drugs—such as long-term sexual side effects in men associated with finasteride, or scalp irritation from minoxidil application—many patients are hesitant or uninterested in taking them.

Fortunately, Dr. Amiya Prasad has developed a treatment that doesn’t require surgery or drugs. His Hair Regeneration treatment is made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood. This non-surgical method involves a single session of injections and has seen success in restoring hair growth and stopping the progression of hair loss and hairline recession in almost 100% of male patients and 80% in female patients.

People are often easily swayed by the aggressive advertising of newer technological advancements in the field of hair transplantation, such as robotic follicular unit extraction (FUE) surgery. This leads to the fostering of unrealistic and inaccurate expectations of what hair transplants can actually do for them, and distracts from the important limitations of the procedure. To avoid this, it must be made clear that hair transplants do not stop hair loss, nor can they reverse it. They are simply a temporary means of covering up balding areas of the scalp. In fact, hair can continue to thin out even after a transplant, especially as hair loss is not stabilized, thus isolating the hair grafts and resulting in what is called the “pluggy look”. In addition to this, the donor area from where hair grafts are harvested is very limited with regard to the amount of hairs it can yield for a transplant. After multiple transplants, the donor area becomes sparse, transplant patients still continue to lose hair, and still look like they have very little hair. All the while, their hair and wallets get thinner.

In order to address this, Dr. Amiya Prasad developed a solution called Hair Regeneration, which is a treatment that is made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood. The treatment is designed to stop hair loss and reverse hair thinning by thickening existing hairs. Hair Regeneration can be used in preparation for or alongside a hair transplant, by improving the healing rate and growth of the hair grafts. In some cases, people have undergone Hair Regeneration and were so impressed by the results that they felt like they no longer needed to follow up with a hair transplant.

An ideal candidate for a hair transplant is someone who has stabilized hair loss. If the patient’s hair loss is still in the early stages, it is not advisable to undergo a hair transplant, as the progression and pattern of the hair loss has not yet been determined. If the patient is only exhibiting hair thinning and not complete hair loss, it is also not advisable to undergo a transplant because there is a good chance that there are still a significant amount of viable hairs in the area, and it would not be beneficial for the patient to destroy those viable hairs with a transplant.

Unfortunately, due to inaccurate marketing tactics involving hair transplants, people are led to make misinformed decisions. For example, prospective patients generally are more inclined towards follicular unit extraction (FUE) because they believe it does not leave behind any scars, which is a big bonus for those people who like to wear their hair short. However, FUEs typically yield lesser grafts in comparison to follicular unit transplants (FUT), or what is known as the “strip technique”. FUEs also tend to favor harvesting hair grafts outside the donor zone, which means that many of the grafts are at a risk of hair thinning. In addition to that, there is also an increase in the number of transected hair grafts, which essentially leaves the hair graft unusable. As much as 30% of grafts can be transected, and even the introduction of robotic follicular unit extraction surgery does not change the fact that the yield and coverage of modern hair transplants are compromised.

To address such limitations in hair transplants, Dr. Amiya Prasad gives patients the option to take oral finasteride or topical minoxidil to manage the progression of hair loss. Unfortunately, there are risks of sexual side effects with finasteride, and minoxidil does not stop hair from thinning. Another solution for hair loss is a non-surgical, alternative treatment developed by Dr. Prasad himself called Hair Regeneration. This treatment is made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood, and works by reversing the progression of hair thinning, which works best when there are viable hair follicles in the treatment area. Backed by 3-5 years’ worth of clinical study, the treatment can reverse hair thinning by thickening existing, viable hair follicles on the scalp. Hair Regeneration has been so successful in addressing hair loss and hair thinning, that the results of density and volume achieved have even surpassed that of regular hair transplant surgeries. Hair Regeneration is much more effective and has a much higher patient success rate than minoxidil or finasteride, without any of the side effects. The best candidate for a hair transplant is someone who desires hair in an area of longstanding hair loss, but need to stabilize the hair loss first and reverse hair thinning in order to achieve maximum potential.

Hair grafts used in hair transplants are usually taken from an area at the back of the head called the “donor area” or the “permanent zone”. In this area, the hair never falls out due to a physiological phenomenon called “donor dominance”. This means that any of the hairs taken from this area will always retain their permanence even after being transplanted to another part of the scalp.

What is important to note is not about the grafts themselves, but rather, about the hairs surrounding those newly transplanted grafts. In some cases, depending on the pattern of the hair loss, hair can continue to thin out, thus exposing the hair grafts and giving a very unnatural look. Fortunately, Dr. Amiya Prasad’s Hair Regeneration treatment can be used alongside a hair transplant in order to prevent this from happening. Made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood, hair loss and hair thinning can be reversed. Hair Regeneration can also be used alongside a hair transplant in order to improve the survival and healing rate of hair grafts, as well as the surrounding hairs. Dr. Prasad has and continues to receive patients from all over the world seeking the Hair Regeneration treatment to thicken their existing hair and enhance the healing of their hair grafts.

Yes, it is possible for hair grafts to fall out after transplants. Hair grafts can fall out due to any of the following reasons: (1) dislodging, (2) bleeding, (3) intake of blood thinners, or (4) the mismanagement of any health problems (high blood pressure). The first 48 hours after a hair transplant is the most critical period for hair grafts, and therefore utmost care must be taken. Patients who were not as meticulous with post-surgery aftercare have even lost as much as 90% of their grafts. Hair grafts take about 7-10 days to become stable, after which they are unlikely to dislodge. In order to facilitate a speedier recovery, Dr. Amiya Prasad recommends undergoing Hair Regeneration treatment about 1-2 months after a hair transplant.

Another question to consider in relation to this would be “how many of the transplanted hair grafts actually grow?”. Due to the increased popularity of follicular unit extraction (FUE), many people have opted for the said procedure due to its perceived benefits. The fact of the matter is that FUEs yield 30% less grafts than follicular unit transplants (FUTs) do, and this ultimately defines the outcome of the procedures. In Dr. Prasad’s practice, Hair Regeneration can be used on patients 1-2 months after having undergone an FUE elsewhere, in order to optimize the healing rate and improve hair growth, and doing so has shown impressive results.

Hair transplants nowadays exhibit a lot of technological advances that can appear impressive to the unaware individual. Many of these advances include new devices and machines used to harvest grafts for follicular unit extractions (FUEs) and are advertised to seem like the most infallible way to address hair loss. FUEs, in particular, have gained a lot of popularity because there is less scarring after the procedure, which is an appealing quality to people who prefer wearing their hair short. But the truth of the matter is that these advancements do not do much in terms of refining the limits of FUEs. Hair loss specialists and surgeons know for a fact that FUEs yield lesser grafts than FUTs, which means less volume and less density overall. As a result, patients who chose to have FUEs for their “supposed” benefits are steered towards having additional FUE procedures to make up for the lack of density. This ultimately leads to even more scarring but less density in the bigger picture. All these technological advancements haven’t really improved hair transplants, nor have they overcome the limitations of hair transplants.

In Dr. Amiya Prasad’s practice, the conversation about hair loss and hair transplants takes on a different approach with the introduction of the Hair Regeneration treatment. This treatment, which is made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood, can be used as a standalone treatment for hair thinning, or can be used alongside a hair transplant in order to improve the healing rate and survival of grafts, as well as improve the overall results. In the event that the patient still desires a hair transplant, Dr. Prasad will explain the pros and cons of FUTs and FUEs, and how Hair Regeneration can be used to improve the results of both. So far, the Hair Regeneration treatment has shown dramatic results in almost 100% of male and over 80% of female patients.

This is not entirely true, since hair transplants will still always be dependent on the progression of one’s hair loss and the limitations of the donor area.

Over time, the popularity of follicular unit transplants (FUTs) have diminished due to the unwanted scars it leaves behind; a notion that is particularly prevalent among people who like to wear their hair very short. Because of this, follicular unit extraction (FUE) has come to look more attractive to prospective patients, and has even become the new standard approach of some surgeons, in spite of the fact that FUEs actually yield 30% lesser grafts than FUTs. This means that there is less hair growth and less density. Although a number of well-known hair restoration specialists are marketing the numerous technological advancements in FUE surgery, it is important to understand that these “advancements” do not automatically make FUEs more superior to FUTs. The reality is that, at the end of the day, FUEs are essentially more limited than FUTs.

With the goal of achieving as much hair density as possible still very much predominant, Dr. Amiya Prasad developed an alternative hair loss solution to address this, which he calls the Hair Regeneration system. Backed by 3-5 years’ worth of clinical study, Hair Regeneration can be used alongside hair transplants to improve results and speed up the healing process. The treatment is made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood, and formulated with the capability of stopping hair loss and reversing hair thinning without the need for drugs or surgery. The important thing to remember is to learn all your options for hair restoration, both surgical and non-surgical.

The most ideal time to consult with a hair restoration specialist is when you begin to notice the early signs of hair thinning. Going for a consultation earlier is better so that you may begin to discuss how to manage hair thinning with topical medication, and look into preventative measures for the future. This, however, does not always involve surgery. In Dr. Amiya Prasad’s practice, all options for medical therapy, surgical and non-surgical procedures are discussed with the patient so that they may make an educated decision. One of the treatments Dr. Prasad advocates is Hair Regeneration, which is made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood, and works to reverse thinning in existing hairs. With a treatment such as this, the earlier hair thinning is addressed, the better and more effective the results will be.

Understand that male pattern hair loss affects the entire scalp area; with dissimilarities only in the pattern at which hair thins—some may exhibit temporal recession, while others may show thinning of the crown. Propecia, or oral finasteride, works by preventing the enzyme 5 alpha reductase from converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a hormone that is responsible for causing the miniaturization of hair, and therefore, if one’s hair loss is a result of the hair’s sensitivity to DHT, then one may benefit from oral finasteride, regardless of where the hair loss has manifested or how aggressive it is.

Over the years, Dr. Amiya Prasad has seen many patients who have not been responsive to oral finasteride, including those who have chosen not to take the drug due to fear of long-term sexual dysfunction it can cause in men. Fortunately, Dr. Prasad is able to help such patients with the use of an alternative treatment to hair loss called Hair Regeneration. Hair Regeneration is a treatment that is made with an advanced stem cell-based wound-healing material called extracellular matrix (ECM) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s own blood. Using this treatment method, Dr. Prasad has been able to reverse hair thinning in patients in only a single treatment session, without the need for surgery. In fact, patients have forgone taking daily maintenance hair loss medications due to the effectiveness of the treatment.