Hair Transplant Vs Hair Loss Medication

Hair transplant vs hair loss medication… which is better? How can you tell when hair loss medication is not effective anymore? Is hair transplant really the absolute solution for hair loss?

In this article, we will give you a clear comparison between hair transplant and hair loss medication, highlighting the pros and cons of each type of treatment to make up your mind before you start the journey of hair restoration.

Hair Transplant vs Hair Loss Medication

Before we start talking about your choices for hair restoration, you have to understand that hair loss could be permanent or temporary, so identifying the reason behind hair loss will guide you towards the ideal treatment.

Why does hair fall?

• Family history or heredity it is identified by Male hair loss pattern and Female hair loss pattern

Men hair loss pattern stages:

• I stage Normal hairline with no noticeable hair loss
• II Stage Slight hairline recession at the temples
• III Stage More hairline recession, forming M or U shape
• IV Stage Continued hairline recession and thinning at the crown
• V Stage Connection between Hairline recession and the crown
• VI Stage A small ring of hair remains at the top of the head
• VII Stage Complete baldness at the top of the head

Women hair loss pattern stages:

• Stage I Slight thinning and loss of hair at the crown of the head
• Stage II Increased crown thinning with the scalp becoming visible
• Stage III Visible scalp at the crown with hairline recession

• Hormonal Changes These changes usually can affect women more than men like childbirth - breastfeeding - menopause and even thyroid problems.

• Medical conditions like Alopecia Areata which is a disease that affects the scalp resulting in empty patches or spots in the scalp or Hair Pulling disorder or even vitamin deficiencies. 

• Medication many medications contribute to hair loss like medication that are used for cancer - arthritis - depression and many other conditions.

• Radiation therapy as it can cause damage to the hair follicles that might become permanent in many cases.

• Excessive stress many people experience hair fall following an extreme shock or emotional stress

• Hairstyles that pull the hair or traction alopecia which can damage the hair follicles over or constant coloring or heat exposure…etc.

• Scarring or accidents like burns that cause irreversible hair loss in many cases

At Turkey Luxury Clinics, there are always solutions for your hair loss! Reach out now and speak to our doctors.

Hair transplant therapy

Hair transplant is a great way to have healthy hair forever! It is simply the process of extracting hair follicles from donor sites like the back of the head and re-implanting the valid ones in the empty spots.

Pros of Hair Transplant

• Permanent results that last forever unlike hair loss medication that require constant follow ups

• Guaranteed results if the procedure is performed by the hands of talented surgeons

• Natural hairline - thickness and look unlike the results from hair loss medication in which hair can grow awkwardly for a long time

• No need for an ongoing maintenance as you only need couple of follow up sessions to check up on the results

• The perfect solution for permanent hair loss in which hair loss medications are not effective any more

• Minimal side effects although it is a minimally invasive procedure but side effects won’t last more than a week

Cons of Hair Transplant

• Although it is not a minimally invasive process, but you'll still be going under the knife which can be overwhelming for many people

• The cost of hair transplant is significantly higher than hair loss medication

• The recovery phase might be uncomfortable like feeling pain - swelling and itching in comparison to the side effects following hair loss medication

• Limited supply of the donor site especially if you have excessive hair loss which requires more sessions and solutions

It’s all about the consultation and discovering your options for hair restoration, contact Turkey Luxury Clinics and book your appointment today

Hair Loss Medication

Hair loss medications have proven their efficacy over and over in restoring the falling hair, Minoxidil and Finasteride are the top-rated medications for hair fall that have been able to provide great results. 

Other types of hair loss medication:

• Steroid injections which work best for alopecia areata

• Steroid creams that are applied directly to the bald patches

• Immunotherapy which need more tests to be considered effective

• Microblading or applying pigments that looks like real hair

Pros of Hair loss medication

• A non-invasive solution and no need for surgery and going through the whirlpool of anesthesia and bleeding

• A less expensive solution compared to the standard hair transplant therapy

• Convenience as these medication can be applied orally or topically making them easy to use

• Perfect for hair loss at the early stages as it can help restore the scalp 

Cons of hair loss medication

• Not suitable for everyone as it takes couple of tests and evaluations before being prescribed

• They work as long as they are used and you’ll most likely loose the new hair again

• Not effective for the advanced hair loss stages unlike hair transplant which is perfect for these stages

Turkey Luxury Clinics… Your Perfect Place for Hair Restoration

We believe that everybody deserves a second chance, and that is by offering many solutions that satisfy you and give you the results you’ve been dreaming of.

Speak to our experts and we will provide the ideal consultation and advise you on the perfect approach for hair restoration, keeping in mind transparency and putting your desires at the top of our interest!

Over +1000 people are happy each year because they have made the choice of hair transplant at Turkey Luxury Clinics! Reach out now and schedule your consultation.

Resources

• Mayo Clinic
• NHS