Holistic vs. Technology: What Is the Best Option for Thicker Hair?

The San Francisco Bay Area is in a region that is a mix of opposites. We love high tech and commerce but also use sustainable practices to avoid unhealthy consumerism. We love hiking and enjoying the natural world around us, and our hobby might be living in virtual reality, fighting off dragons with our friends.

We want it all and we want to simplify our lives. We have the best medical care in the world, but many prefer holistic medicine.

The Bay Area is filled with highly intelligent people, and this mix of beliefs is an indicator. Smart people are comfortable with considering two opposing truths. Yes, medical technology is good, and yes, holistic medicine can enhance our lives too.

This thought process is called ‘both/and thinking’, and it helps people make better decisions by reviewing the pros and cons of their choices. They are open to new options when others aren’t. There are many choices for tackling hair loss, but not all treatments generate the best outcomes. This is why if you suffer from hair loss and may be considering a hair transplant in the Bay Area, please reach out to our office for a free consultation. Beyond that, let’s discuss when a woman or a man is losing their hair, what choices do they have?

• Over-the-Counter: Rogaine is one product some people may find successful. It’s a topical foam that’s applied to the scalp to encourage hair growth. There are also various serums and hair thickening shampoos.
• Holistic: Some hair loss can be due to a vitamin deficiency or hormonal issues. Women going through menopause can experience hair loss around the temples or at the crown of the head. Working with a medical professional who can review natural solutions is helpful. It may take testosterone creams or iron supplements to help curb the loss and improve hair growth.
• Technology: If the hair continues to thin after previous attempts, it’s time to get serious about considering an ARTAS robotic hair transplant in the Palo Alto area. The robot extracts individual hair follicles and transplants them. This means a person’s own hair is reintroduced to the chosen areas. The results are meant to last.

You’ll Feel the Effects of an ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant Working

Some holistic or over-the-counter methods can be felt by the individual. There may be slight tingling on the head after using Rogaine. A woman could feel more energetic after taking iron supplements regularly. These are great signs, but they do not promise that hair will grow back to their expectations.

In the case of ARTAS robotic hair transplant surgery, which we practice in our office here in Foster City, California, patients will definitely feel the effects and see results. Post-surgery, it’s normal to see some swelling in the FUE/FUT area. Then the natural healing of crusting and scabbing happens. There may be itching, which tells you the follicles are regenerating in the newly transplanted area. These are all positive signs.

The best option for thicker hair is one that makes an individual feel and see the improvements. Our clinic team is ready to discuss the ARTAS robotic hair transplant with Palo Alto, San Francisco, Oakland, and other Bay Area residents.