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Scope of laser surgery as a hair transplant procedure

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Hair Transplant Procedure
For some people, the word laser surgery is synonymous with the word "state-of-the-art". With laser surgery permeating almost any branch of surgery it is not very uncommon to think so. Though laser surgery has shown much promise in other branches of surgery the scene with hair transplant surgery is entirely different.  
Not only is laser hair transplant inappropriate for Follicular Unit Transplantation, it is actually detrimental even with different modification of procedure and use of different laser hair settings. Let’s see the rationale behind the difference between hair transplant surgeries and other surgeries where the use of laser has been of much advantage.

The value of laser surgery lies in its properties of "selective photo-thermolysis" (this is the ability to destroy a specific target without injuring the surrounding tissue). Hair transplant surgery is different in this regard from other surgeries because of the lack of a target tissue. And when one is using laser hair transplant surgery for channel creation for inserting the grafts, it is actually making use of destructive properties of the laser. The laser hair restoration surgery literally burns a recipient hole in the skin. The tall claims made by laser companies for a new class of laser causing no thermal damage, is anything but true. Regardless of the source and the type, a laser is something which causes thermal damage to the tissue by its high energy. The laser hair restoration technique always leaves surface change and scarring. Not only this, high energy laser beams used for laser hair transplant may damage hairs existing near the implant site because of burning of the surrounding tissue. But at the same time it is important to keep in mind the use of laser for hair removal is a different case altogether. Since here the destructive property of laser is put to use, it can be a good option being painless and fast. 

There is another drawback of laser hair transplant surgery which is more critical. The high energy of laser beam leads to the closing of the blood vessels. This characteristic feature of the laser beam is useful in other type of surgery where it helps to close wounds and provides quick healing. But in case of hair transplant surgery, blood supply is very crucial for nourishing the grafts after they are transplanted. And this is the main concern about a laser hair transplant surgery. Laser assisted transplants either are not able to grow or heal more slowly to have unpredictable growth due to impaired blood flow. 

The thermal damage caused by the laser hair restoration to the surrounding tissue destroys the collagen and weakens the elastic support around the newly transplanted grafts. It also increases the coagulum (clot) around the graft which, in turn, decreases oxygen perfusion and retards healing. The uniformly created channels created by laser hair transplant surgery lose all its promise when the laser "loosens" the "snug fit" between the transplanted graft and recipient site. And this is the reason why laser hair restoration results in unpredicted and slow growth of the hair follicle. 

The advantage of laser towards decreasing bleeding at the recipient site is also not of much use in case of hair transplantation surgery. A hair transplantation surgeon can decrease bleeding by the use of precision instruments and better hair transplant procedures more effectively than using a laser beam.

Regardless the hair transplant procedure a hair transplant doctor uses, maximizing the growth of a transplant is the one and only aim of any hair transplant surgery. And whatever is the type of implanted graft, whether it is a single follicular units or a group of follicular units, restoring the blood supply to the graft is of utmost importance. And since the laser hair transplant surgery fails to accomplish the vital function of restoring the blood flow, it is to be simply ignored as a hair transplant procedure.

There are many hair transplant centers which boast of laser hair transplant as a painless procedure or as a fast process for hair transplant surgery, are to be totally dismissed. This is an important piece of information which can save you from a fraudulent hair transplant center if you are planning to have a hair transplant surgery done. 


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Why Plugged Hair Follicles Thin Your Hair and What You Can Do

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Losing your hair to where it thins or you become bald does not have to happen.  Just by understanding why your hair falls out and thins allows you to take counter measures.  Discover what counter measures you need to take to keep your hair full, thick, or from thinning.

There are various ways to keep your hair clean, shiny, and thick.  If you still have hair and want to keep it or if your hair is starting to thin out, here are some hair remedies that you can use.

When your hair starts to thin down, three of the reasons are:

   *  Your hair follicles are slowly becoming plug and preventing hair from growing out

   *   Your hair is not receiving the nutrients it needs to grow and stay strong

   *  Your hair is not getting enough blood circulating in your scalp

I will cover only the first of the two items. 

Plugged Hair Follicles 

Just like acne, your hair follicles can become plugged.  In acne a plug follicle results in sebum and bacteria becoming trapped in the follicle, which leads to an infection known as a pimple.

When a hair follicle becomes plugged on your scalp, the hair in that follicle becomes trapped and is prevented from coming to the surface.  Over time, your scalp becomes smooth and you become bald or lose most of your hair.

So the secret to preventing hair loss, thinning and balding is to prevent your hair follicles from becoming plugged.  Once you know what causes your follicle to plug, you can avoid or counteract those conditions.

Here is what causes your follicles to become plugged.

   *  Excessive build up of testosterone in blood converting over to DHT and plugging up your hair follicles

   *  Use of shampoos, conditioners, and gels that contain excessive un-natural chemical that stay on your scalp and get trapped in your follicles

   *  Excessive release of sebum and scalp flaking mixing together to form a hard material that plugs up your follicles.

DHT Build Up in Your Follicle

It is well known now that excessive conversion of testosterone into DHT accumulates in the hair follicles and plugs.  Knowing this you can use a variety of shampoos on your hair to dissolve this DHT.  This keeps your pores open and your hair growing normally.  You can also take capsules that prevent the conversion of testosterone into DHT.

Un-natural Shampoo and Conditioners

Most shampoos, conditioners, and hair gels are created using petrochemicals, un-natural additives, dyes, preservatives that are harmful to your hair and scalp.

In addition, these un-natural hair product chemicals get into your pores and can plug.  Once in the follicle, they also get into your blood and are harmful to your liver and the rest of your body.

Search for more natural shampoo products which contain fewer petrochemicals and have more herbs with natural cleansing chemicals

Excessive Sebum and Scalp Flaking

Some people have oily hair and some dry.  When the hair follicle releases excess sebum it accumulates on the scalp.  Here it will combine with dirt, dead scalp cells, and shampoo chemical residues.  

Using natural remedies reduces the amount of chemical available to combine with excess sebum and dead scalp cells.  If you use any type of gel to style your hair these gels combine with sebum to plug up your follicles.

To keep your hair and scalp clean and follicles open, use aloe vera gel mixed with a few drops of jojoba oil.  Buy aloe vera gel, 99% pure and pure jojoba oil.  Put some aloe vera gel in your hand and add 4-5 drops of jojoba oil.  Rub your hands together then rub this mixture into your hair.  This mixture will keep your hair shiny and thick and your hair follicles open.

Just making these changes to your hair care will go a long way in keeping your hair from thinning any further


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Trichologist FAQs

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Trichologist FAQs
What Is The Origin Of The Word Trichologist?

The word Trichologist originated in Greece. Trikhos is the Greek word meaning hair.

What Is A Trichologist?

A Trichologist is a hair stylist that is trained to recognize the symptoms and treat problems related to the hair and scalp. These problems include Psoriasis, hair loss, Alopecia, baldness 

What Does A Trichologist Do?

A Trichologist is kind of like a hair detective. In the initial consultation, a Trichologist will ask a lot of questions. Answering honestly will only aid in the treatment of hair loss making things sound better than they really are can only lead to  misdiagnoses.

The Trichologist will first ask for a family history. This is important because if the bald gene is in the family history it can help the Trichologist find the best way to treat the hair loss sufferer.  He will ask what a regular day consists of, what your nutritional habits are, what type of medications you are taking, he will also ask if you are allergic to any medications, and what your lifestyle is like. This is done to determine what your stress level is. This can play a big part in hair loss. 

You will also be asked what your hair care routine is, and then an examination of your scalp will be performed. If the Trichologist feels it is necessary, a hair analysis will be done. This is completely painless.

It will seem like an awful lot of questions, but to the Trichologist, is all very much needed to make the correct diagnosis.

A Trichologist treats more than just hair loss. He or she treats scalp and hair problems that can lead to hair loss as well. This person will devise a hair care plan to keep your hair luxurious and healthy.

Often, the Trichologist can diagnose hair and scalp problems at the time of the initial consultation and treatment options are then discussed at that time. 

When it comes to actual hair loss, the Trichologist will refer you to your primary care physician for blood work. This will determine if there are any illnesses that have gone unchecked. The Trichologist can offer options for hair loss when the blood test results have been given. 

A Trichologist is not a medical doctor, and cannot order blood tests themselves so the last step is a necessary one. 

How Can I Find A Trichologist?

Trichology is still in its fairly new to the world. Although it originated in the United Kingdom in 1902, it slowly made its way across the world. There are not yet any laws that govern Trichology, therefore anyone who can read a book can call themselves a Trichologist.  Since there are no medical diagnosis' given, or medications prescribed, it is not a crime. 

Experts advise extreme caution. People suffering from hair loss are extremely vulnerable, and since anyone can call himself or herself a Trichologist there are plenty of con artist out there willing to take advantage. 

To find a good Trichologist, do a simple Google search for hair salons or associations in the state in which you live. Either of these methods will give you information and telephone numbers of reputable Trichologists in your area. Experts also advise to ask for references of past clients. If they were happy with the results, it will make you feel much more at ease.

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