Hair Loss FAQ Videos 2

The search for a solution to hair loss is a task that has been in the works for decades, and most of the solutions that have been offered are either ineffective, short term, or come with undesirable side effects. One thing about hair transplants that is often misconstrued is what its purpose is. Hair transplants cannot bring back all the hair that’s been lost, nor can it reverse or halt hair thinning. It is simply a short-term means of camouflaging balding areas with hair taken from another part of one’s scalp. What determines the success of this procedure are the following:

• If the hair loss has stabilized;
• How well the donor area heals;
• Clear communication between surgeon and patient with regard to the number of grafts taken and areas wherein the grafts are to be transplanted to.

 

As a hair loss specialist, Dr. Amiya Prasad has spent 20 years of his career developing the best and safest way to address hair loss. These efforts have led to the development of a treatment called Hair Regeneration, a treatment 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. In Dr. Prasad’s practice, the progression of hair loss is first addressed with the help of oral finasteride or topical minoxidil. However, due to the risk of long-term sexual dysfunction in men, many male patients opt not to take finasteride.

This is where the Hair Regeneration system comes into play. Upon administering Hair Regeneration, Dr. Prasad will typically wait for about 18 months to observe its effects and determine if a hair transplant is still needed. In the event that a transplant is still needed, Dr. Prasad will discuss the pros and cons of both follicular unit transplant (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE), and how Hair Regeneration can positively boost the results of both. Dr. Prasad always makes it clear that FUTs generally yield as much as 30% more hair grafts than that of FUEs. He also explains that, with the combination of thorough cosmetic surgery closure and Hair Regeneration, the scar of the incision line in FUTs can be rendered almost unnoticeable. So far, the treatment has made a substantial impact on sufferers of male pattern baldness. As always, Dr. Prasad cautions patients to be diligent, to do their own research, and be well-informed before committing to any hair transplant procedures.

Yes, Rogaine and Propecia do work, but only to a certain extent.

Rogaine, or minoxidil, was initially developed as medication for high blood pressure, but when a physician noticed that a side effect of the drug was increased hair growth in existing hairs, it was later developed into a hair loss drug. The science behind how this happens exactly is still unclear. Minoxdil does not stop hair loss, but it does stimulate growth of existing hair and prolongs the hair growth cycle to delay regular hair shedding. Minoxidil has many limitations; the most important being that people with scalp diseases, heart problems, and kidney and liver problems are advised not to use it.

Propecia, or finasteride, is a drug taken orally and is designed to stop the enzyme 5 alpha reductase from transforming testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is the hormone that causes hair loss and hair miniaturization in both men and women. Finasteride also comes with its own limitations; the most notable being that it can cause long-term sexual dysfunction in men. Finasteride is only prescribed to men, but not all men respond to it.

Fortunately, people can still address their hair loss concerns with an alternative treatment developed by Dr. Amiya Prasad called Hair Regeneration. Backed by 3-5 years’ worth of clinical study, 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, to form an effective and safe solution for hair loss. So far, it has been able to reverse hair thinning and hair loss in a single treatment in almost 100% of male patients and 80% of female patients, without the need for drugs or surgery. Hair Regeneration is also known to work more efficiently when there are existing viable hairs in the area, therefore the earlier one receives the treatment, the more effective it will be.

While both men and women experience hair miniaturization when faced with pattern hair loss, there are also several areas wherein hair loss and hair transplants differ greatly between men and women. As such, female patients are advised to keep the following in mind:

• Female pattern hair loss is diffuse, which means that it occurs all over the scalp and can even include the donor area (the area at the back of the head where hair grafts are usually harvested from).
• When addressing female pattern baldness, it is possible to damage and lose existing hairs around the site of a newly transplanted hair graft due to how close the hairs are.
• The expectations that men and women have from hair transplants differ greatly—men are often satisfied with additional coverage to address frontal balding and frame the face, while women almost always desire more volume—and that has an effect on the outcome of the procedure.

 

In his practice, Dr. Amiya Prasad treats female patients experiencing advanced baldness with Hair Regeneration, a treatment 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. In order to keep up with such expectations, Dr. Amiya Prasad recommends Hair Regeneration to stop the progression of hair thinning and hair loss. The treatment has seen dramatic results in more than 80% of women who have had the treatment.

Dr. Amiya Prasad receives patients from all over the world every week, and most of them come because of his Hair Regeneration treatment. Patients are particularly attracted to how quick the procedure is—less than 2 hours total—and how that affords them more time to enjoy the city. The treatment has been able to successfully reverse hair thinning in a majority of male patients, and has even surpassed the results of typical hair transplants. In addition to that, the procedure does not leave behind any scars or scabs, making it a safe, convenient, and discreet way of addressing hair loss.

Proper hair growth should begin at about 12-18 months after the completion of a hair transplant. Interestingly, in Dr. Amiya Prasad’s experience, the Hair Regeneration 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, has been observed to lessen the redness and significantly speed up the healing process of both the donor area and the graft sites.

Dr. Prasad has also had the good fortune of being able to meet and treat patients from all over the world, and fascinatingly, they often find out about him and his work in their search for ways to improve the healing of their hair transplant. Dr. Prasad has observed that patients who come to him within 1-2 months after having had a hair transplant elsewhere also exhibit an improvement in the growth of hair grafts after undergoing the Hair Regeneration treatment. With Hair Regeneration, patients show significant improvement in the quality of hair thickening and the amount of regrowth, giving them a more natural look.

People often fear going bald, which is a common concern. Keep in mind that male pattern hair loss is a genetic condition; therefore the age of onset, the rate of its progression, and the extent of the hair loss is specific to the individual. Sometimes, Dr. Amiya Prasad will receive inquiries from prospective patients who are interested in immediately undergoing a hair transplant to address early temporal recession. According to Dr. Amiya Prasad, such an approach is not advisable due to the following reasons:

1. The hair loss pattern has yet to be determined;
2. Hair thinning will continue, even after the transplant, thus leaving only the grafts behind and giving the patient a very unnatural “pluggy look”;
3. Hair loss has not yet been stabilized, and therefore it is impossible to determine how extensive the hair loss will be.

 

Oftentimes, drugs such as oral finasteride and topical minoxidil is prescribed to counter hair loss and hair thinning. Because of the unwanted side effects of finasteride (long-term sexual dysfunction in men), makes patients hesitant to take it. Minoxidil can be used by men and women, but can cause irritation to the scalp and must be applied daily, but effects stop when discontinued.

Fortunately, Dr. Prasad’s alternative treatment—Hair Regeneration—is another option that patients can consider. Hair Regeneration 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 is formulated to stop and reverse hair loss and hair thinning in existing hairs at various stages, without the need for additional medication or surgery. Backed by 3-5 years’ worth of clinical study, the treatment is so effective that most patients see dramatic results even after having had only one treatment session.

A great deal of Dr. Amiya Prasad’s efforts have been focused on developing effective ways to combat the signs of hair loss. In Dr. Prasad’s practice, hair loss treatment always begins with a microscopic examination of the scalp too see the level of hair density and the extent of hair thinning. Once this has been determined, Dr. Prasad will then discuss the different methods that one may use to manage hair loss and hair thinning. One of his alternative solutions to hair loss is the Hair Regeneration system, 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. This treatment is designed to stop hair loss and reverse hair thinning in existing hairs on the scalp, and in his experience, it is essential that one seeks this treatment while their hair is still in the early stages of hair thinning, as the presence of viable hairs plays an important role in how effective the treatment will be. So far, Hair Regeneration has seen much success in stopping the progression of hair loss in virtually 100% of Dr. Prasad’s male patients and over 80% of his female patients. In fact, the Hair Regeneration treatment has been able to bring back more hair density and volume compared to that of any hair transplant, regardless of technique.

Preventing hairline recession is almost impossible, as you will have no way of predicting when the recession will take place. It is more ideal to seek out preventative measures when you notice the first signs of hair thinning. In Dr. Amiya Prasad’s practice, medical therapy is discussed with patients who are concerned over their thinning hair. These include options such as taking oral finasteride or topical minoxidil. However, due to the long-term sexual side effects associated with finasteride in men, many male patients refrain from taking the drug.

Hair Regeneration, an alternative treatment to hair loss developed by Dr. Amiya Prasad, can fortunately address the problem of hair thinning. Hair Regeneration 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 has the capability to stop hair loss and reverse hair thinning. The treatment is especially more effective when administered at the onset of hair thinning, because there are still many viable hairs left. Impressive results have been observed in almost 100% of patients with male pattern hair loss.