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06th Sep 2013

Worried about hair loss? A solution could be at hand for cheaper than you’d think

JOE

Therapie hair restoration is breaking the taboo and making hair restoration finally affordable

In days gone by, you might have thought that a hair transplant was for the super-rich footballers and bankers of Wall Street, who had enough cash to flash on a procedure that got patchy results, literally. Today, it’s a very different story. Incredible advances have taken place, so much so that even a skilled barber can’t tell the difference between your natural hair and a hair transplant.

Thankfully attitudes have also changed, particularly as a result of high profile celebs proudly talking about their experiences including Wayne Rooney and Gordon Ramsey.

The only actual obstacle to date has been the high cost but this has finally changed, thanks to Therapie Hair Restoration, who are making hair transplants available at an affordable price, without sacrificing on the medical treatment and excellent results. There are Therapie hair restoration clinics nationwide, including a location in Malahide in Co. Dublin.

The low down on hair loss

Did you know?

Did you know that 70% of men will suffer hair loss at some stage in their lifetime? There are many possible reasons for this, ranging from serious diseases to extreme stress, however most of the time it’s simply something which is hereditary and can’t be avoided, but it can be treated.

Why do men go bald?

Men go bald because they have testosterone-sensitive receptors on the hair follicles at the front and top of their heads. Hormonal changes, predetermined by genetics, mean they lose that hair and go bald.

How does a hair transplant work?

The hair at the back and sides of the head does not have these testosterone-sensitive receptors, so keeps growing normally. It is this hair that is taken and used as donor hair, through thousands of tiny grafts in a procedure known as Elite Follicle Unit Extraction, and implanted in the bald areas at the top and the front.

The most important thing is that the implanted hair doesn’t fall out, as it doesn’t have the testosterone sensitivity of the original hair lost to male pattern baldness. The hair continues to grow strong and healthy, and depending on the growth rate of each patient, you’ll see results within six months to a year.

Results

Most patients keep their hair nice and short until it all grows out at the same rate, so it’s not a noticeable change. The advancements in techniques and technology mean that you can expect lifelong, natural results.

About Therapie Hair Restoration
Therapie Hair Restoration offers the most advanced surgical techniques and a comprehensive range of hair loss products and treatment solutions including non-surgical solutions. Their focus is very much on helping you make an informed decision and ensuring you achieve the best possible results.

Dr André Nel, the resident surgeon, has extensive experience, and is a member of both the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons and the European Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons.

Over 1 million hair transplant procedures have been carried our worldwide but there are both surgical and non-surgical options available to restore hair. You can find out more or arrange a private & confidential consultation by contacting 1890 202 203 or head to Therapie’s hair restoration website to find out more about the hair restoration procedure.

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