Guide to Hair Transplant & Hair Treatments With a myriad of hair loss treatment methods, it could become difficult for you to choose the right one. The best way to know the best treatment for you is through understanding the treatments and how they work. An Ultimate Guide to Hair Transplant & Other Alternative Hair Treatments

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An Ultimate Guide to Hair Transplant & Other Alternative Hair Treatments

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With a myriad of hair loss treatment methods, it could become difficult for you to choose the right one. The best way to know the best treatment for you is through understanding the treatments and how they work.


This blog post goes over hair transplant, how it works and other methods that you could use to regain the hair and enjoy better hair health.

How Does Salt Help Your Hair?

Sea salt treatments are one of the best natural hair treatments for hair loss. With a rich mineral balance, sea salt is an excellent source of calcium, potassium and sodium, all of which replenish your skin.


Sea salt also helps maintain the mineral balance of your skin. Furthermore, it has also been known to reduce signs of ageing. Sea salt can be used to treat dandruff, which is one of the most common causes of hair loss.

Anti-Dandruff Scalp Treatment: Sea Salt Edition

Sea salt helps in removing dandruff and making your scalp healthier. Furthermore, it helps in stimulating blood flow to your scalp and stops fungal growth. With that said, here is how you can create your anti-dandruff scalp treatment:


  • Part your hair
  • Sprinkle some salt on your scalp
  • Wet your fingers
  • Using your wet fingers, gently massage your scalp
  • Massage your scalp for about ten-fifteen minutes
  • Wash and condition your hair after the massage

This would eliminate dandruff instantly. However, you must bear in mind that you’d have to carefully clean your hair of dandruff to reduce hair fall. The treatment is not permanent solely because once dandruff returns, you will experience hair fall.

Salt a Permanent Solution:

Sea salt is not a permanent solution to hair loss. It could help you to reduce hair fall. However, it will not help you regrow the hair you have already lost.


If you’re looking for a way to get better hair, a hair transplant is a solution. A hair transplant would help to restore hair and give you permanent results.

What is the Success Rate of Hair Transplants?

Before we get into the success rate of hair transplants, you should know how hair transplants work.

What is a Hair Transplant?

Hair transplants are often used to help people regrow hair. The treatment is great for people with medical conditions, thinning hair due to age and those who experience hair loss due to any said trauma.


Hair transplant treatment is a restorative treatment. There are two types of hair transplant options:


  • Follicular unit strip surgery (FUSS)
  • Follicular unit extraction (FUE)

How do Hair Transplant Treatments Work?

Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS)

  • A donor skin or area is recognized
  • The surgeon makes a small incision to extract the skill, then closing the area with stitches
  • A microscope would be used to separate the donor skin
  • Follicular units will be separated from the donor skin
  • These would, then, be inserted in the desired area

Success Rate: The success rate of this hair transplant treatment ranges between 95% and 98%.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

  • Hair follicles are separated from the donor skin with the help of a punch tool
  • Small punctures would be made on your head to insert the hair follicles
  • This procedure makes use of naturally occurring hair for transplantation

Success Rate: The success rate of this hair transplant treatment ranges around 90%.


On a side note, both of the above-mentioned treatment plans are effective and offer solid results. The success rate of the surgeries varies as per your condition, hair quality and the experience of the surgeon.

How Long Do Hair Transplants Last?

For those who are wondering “is hair transplant permanent?” The answer is yes. Hair transplants are permanent, leaving behind almost no scars. Modern technologies have allowed surgeons and doctors to help you restore the hair you have lost due to a variety of reasons.


Hair transplant procedures are performed with micrografting technology. In other words, you donate your hair from different parts of your body to your scalp.


The procedure allows you to enjoy better hair. Hair transplant results last for a long time, even though the procedure can be time-consuming. Results of hair transplants before and after are visibly obvious.


In simple words, a hair transplant surgery would last you a lifetime.

Do Celebrities Get Hair Transplants?

Hair transplants are common among celebrities. However, most celebrities try to keep their treatments under wraps. Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Costner and Jon Cryer are among some of the celebrities who have had the treatment.

How Painful is a Hair Transplant?

Be it a female hair transplant or a hair transplant for men, the “pain” is a concern. Most patients do not want to experience pain during the treatment. For those who are concerned about the pain, then you have nothing to be worried about.


Truth be told, the hair transplant surgeries are painless. However, that does not mean that you won’t experience any discomfort. All kinds of medical procedures come with some discomfort. Hair transplants are no exception. However, the pain and discomfort you’d face would be temporary.


Here is what may feel “uncomfortable” to you during the process:


  • The initial stage, before the surgery is performed
  • The numbing process could cause you some discomfort

Apart from this, you may not experience any discomfort. The doctors would administer anaesthesia to help you with pain.


The same is administered before and after the surgery, which helps you feel almost no pain. The effects of anaesthesia usually wear off within three hours and the painful period after the surgery subsides gradually.


Additionally, the surgeon would most likely prescribe some pain medications to help you keep the pain at bay.

Do you have to go Bald for a Hair Transplant?

One of the most common misconceptions regarding hair transplants is that you’d have to go bald for the treatment. No hair fall treatment or hair transplant treatment requires you to go bald.


Furthermore, hair transplant procedures employ grafting techniques. In other words, hair from other parts of your body is used to improve your balding or thinning spots. Thus, you are not required to be bald to receive a hair transplantation procedure.

What is better than a Hair Transplant?

Hair transplant has been hailed as one of the best hair treatments for damaged hair, hair loss and thinning hair. However, you must note that it is not the only way to help you save your hair.


Of course, there are other methods. However, bear in mind, the results may not be as great as hair transplant treatments. Here is a list of other ways to restore hair strength and health:


  • Medicated Solutions can help you protect and replenish your hair. However, this is recommended for the early stages of hair loss.
  • Some people even prefer to wear a wig. Wigs can be an inexpensive solution in comparison to hair transplant treatment.

Apart from this, you could try some therapies and supplements to maintain your hair.

What is the Best Hair Replacement Method?

Of the two hair transplant solutions, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) has been noted as the better option. There are two primary reasons for FUE’s superiority over Follicular unit strip surgery (FUSS):


  • FUE is less invasive
  • FUE does not leave stitch marks or linear scars

Is it Possible to Regrow Hair Without a Transplant?

Although most people consider hair loss to be absolute, some natural remedies can help you regrow hair. Here are some of the most popular ones:


  • Massaging: Massaging your scalp improves blood circulation, which helps in hair regrowth.
  • Aloe Vera: Aloe gel helps in providing adequate nourishment to your hair. It improves hair strength and overall hair health.
  • Onion Juice: Onion juice has been known to help in regrowing hair. It can be applied to the thinning areas or balding spots directly before washing your hair.

However, with natural hair treatments, you must remember that the results do not show up instantly.

Conclusion

Be it hair treatment for dry hair or thinning hair, the first thing to keep in mind is the reason for hair loss.


Furthermore, hair transplants should be considered as the end game for your hair problems. Before you turn to a hair transplant, consider taking care of your diet and health. In most cases, hair health improves with some extra care to nutrition.


Furthermore, eliminating stressful situations could also offer you good results. Hair treatment for men and women differs only on the grounds of the “reason” for hair loss.


If nothing works for you, consider the two primary types of hair transplant options mentioned above. Speaking to a professional regarding your concerns and how it works would help you.


Furthermore, before you decide on getting a hair transplant, familiarize yourself with the procedure. Try to speak to the professionals and get consultations. Additionally, you should consider asking the queries you have before the treatment begins.

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Mr. Mones Jbour, Regional Head of Strand-by-Strand CosmeticTM

Mones Jbour stands as a testament to the artistry of hair and beauty. Though his academic roots lie in electrical engineering, his heart has always been captivated by the transformative power of hair. Embracing this passion, he embarked on a journey with Advanced Hair Studio, becoming a luminary in the Strand-by-Strand Cosmetic™ realm—a unique, patented non-surgical hair restoration solution that emphasizes artistry and individual style.

Launching his career in 2002, Mones pursued an in-depth education in hair and beauty. By 2004, his name was synonymous with excellence in the industry. His distinctive artistry earned him the title of 'Top Hairstylist' at the esteemed Yas Island brand in Abu Dhabi. His pursuit of perfection led him to the L'Oréal Academy, where he specialized in color and later took on roles as a trainer and branch manager.

In 2015, Mones brought his unique flair to Advanced Hair Studio. After intensive training at the AHS headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, he quickly ascended to become the regional trainer and technical head for the Middle East and Subcontinent. His dedication to continuous growth and innovation saw him attending numerous workshops and seminars, ensuring that Advanced Hair Studio remained at the forefront of hair artistry and style.

After further refining his expertise in quality control during a 2017 training session at AHS headquarters, Mones embraced roles as QC Manager and Head of Product Development. His ethos? To always push boundaries, refine skills, and remain at the pinnacle of hair replacement artistry.

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