Here are some options for you to consider.
Fin######## comes in both topical and oral form. It is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor designed to decrease DHT in the scalp by nearly 70%. It can be effective both for male pattern baldness and for benign prostatic hyperplasia (Proscar).
If you're only using fin########, it will take months before you see any noticeable results. Topical fin######## is sometimes faster, since you're applying it directly to the problem area. Topicals also reduce the appearance of side effects, such as potential sexual dysfunction.
Minoxidil is worth mentioning as well. It works by slowing hair loss or healing newly damaged hair folicles by dialating blood vessels in the scalp. This incerases blood flow to hair follicles, which in turn ensures your hair gets more nutrients and oxygen. It takes about a year to see results with topical minoxidil.
We do offer topical fin######## here at MAXIM. Our version features a high-grade compound of minoxidil, biotin, caffeine, and various growth peptides designed to promote a hair follicle's strength, proliferation, and self-healing abilities. We typically offer it as an additive to other, faster, and more intensive hair restoration procedures.
3D Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
If you like to wear a close-cropped hairstyle or prefer a "buzz cut" look then 3D scalp micro-pigmentation may be the solution for you.
SMP creates a series of permanent micro-tattoos designed to mimic the natural look and feel of hair. We use tiny needles to create a new hairline and to fill in thin spots. SMP can exist side-by-side with your natural hair.
Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT)
CIT is a microneedling procedure that prompts the scalp to produce collagen, which in turn leads to the production of keratin.
It's also a guided tissue trauma using very tiny needles, one that triggers the human body's natural platelet response.
CIT can increase the absorption of topical fin######## or topical minoxidil products.
PDO
PDO uses a series of tiny, slowly-dissolving polydioxanone sutures to continually produce microtraumas in the scalp.
This has the same effect as CIT, but offers the benefit of allowing the process to continue for months, promoting hair growth the entire time.
Non-Surgical Micrografting
Micrografting allows us to harvest a very small number of healthy hair follicles and then place them into a centrifuge to create an injectable that is full of hair growth factors. We then inject those into the problem areas on your scalp.
This method is excellent for mild hair loss and can yield results in as few as three months. It works well as long as the hair follicles are still alive.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Follicular unit extraction is the most popular and versatile hair transplant method. We harvest and transplant one hair graft (or follicular unit) at a time. Dead hair follicles get replaced with live ones, which means you will be able to experience normal hair growth once the procedure is done.
FUE is popular because it leaves no scarring, offers rapid recovery, and generates fast results. It's also minimally invasive.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
Follicular unit transplantation is an older hair transplant method, but it's still highly effective. It's also referred to as the strip hair transplant procedure. The back of your head contains "forever" hair follicles that don't usually die. We then create individual grafts that are transplanted into the affected areas.
FUT techniques have come a long way and allow for a full, natural look. It's appropriate for men who need more grafts than FUE can provide, but does leave a small scar.
