Top Hair Restoration Procedures
FUE – FUE treatments have been popular since 2002. FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) involves removing each hair follicle as a unit and manually transplanting it to the desired spot. FUE was a huge advancement in restoration for two decades and still offers a positive hair restoration procedure.
The latest FUE technology advance uses sapphire, rather than a blade, to make incisions in the scalp. Sapphire is more durable than steel; the stone is smoother and sharper than a steel blade. Because of this superiority, a sapphire tip allows the doctor to make smaller cuts that are barely visible and heal much faster.
FUT – FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) became a mainstream hair restoration procedure in 2000. It soon became the favored treatment procedure for successful hair transplants. FUT extracts a strip of hair with the follicles intact. It is often used for substantial balding around the top or crown of the head.
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) – DHI brought another advancement to hair procedures and is successful for many patients. DHI eliminates cutting into the scalp completely. In this procedure, the doctor uses a specially designed pen implanter to implant hair follicles in one step. This advancement is a giant step forward in hair transplantation procedures, as it is faster, more effective and there are no incisions that need to heal.
Top Hair Restoration Products
The top hair restoration products include supplements, shampoos, and a monthly subscription service. It is important to remember that products and supplements only offer temporary results. In order to maintain results, you must continue product use.
Hims – Hims® is a subscription-based, telehealth platform connecting members to licensed healthcare professionals across the United States. Products include topical medication, saw palmetto shampoos, and oral dietary supplements.
The topical spray uses minoxidil and finasteride, proven ingredients in hair loss and restoration, and the shampoo for thickening includes saw palmetto, which blocks the hormone DHT, contributing to hair loss. They also have FDA-approved oral supplements for hair loss/regrowth treatment.
Nutrafol – Nutrafol® is a company with naturopathic doctors you can access and a supplement regimen you can subscribe to online and receive by mail. Naturopathic doctors analyze your situation and work to determine the root cause of your hair loss and then personalize your subscription. In addition, Nutrafol offers supplements, topicals, serums, and boosters to maximize hair growth.
Keeps – Keeps™ is a line of affordable men’s hair loss products, including topical treatments, shampoos, pomade, and more. In addition, you can purchase products containing prescription-level hair loss medications, finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, online, with the help of a licensed medical provider.
The Future of Hair Restoration Treatment
It’s easy to see the advancements in hair restoration treatments over the past 20 years. The future of hair restoration is here with the ARTAS® iX Robotic Hair Restoration System. Robotic hair transplants have only been available for the past ten years. The ARTAS hair transplant robot was approved for use in 2011.
ARTAS iX is the latest model robot available to harvest and transplant hair. This advanced system maps out a 3D replica of the patient’s head to locate exact follicles on the scalp and implants them where desired. Because the patient receives exact placement and retrieval, ARTAS iX is the most advanced hair restoration procedure available.
The ARTAS iX is painless, permanent, and minimally invasive. With precision grafting and robotic harvesting, you can expect a natural hairline appearance and even growth with little to no downtime. ARTAS iX is a one-and-done procedure providing beautiful hair growth, with full results seen over a year.
What is the Best Hair Restoration Treatment?
Hair transplantation has reached an undreamed-of level of technological advancement. The ARTAS iX is a revolutionary advancement in the industry. There is no longer a question regarding the best hair restoration treatment available. Only one Arizona clinic has the training and equipment to perform this groundbreaking service. Contact Robotic Hair Rx in Tempe to schedule your consultation. Virtual consultations are available.