Expert talk on hair transplant and hair treatment

Thinning hair and balding, usually genetically-induced, affect around one-third of the male population over 35. Many find hair loss a cause of insecurities and reduced self-esteem.

Sitting with the Bangkok Post to shed light on treatment options are Dr. Jate Jatechayanon and Dr. Jirayu Jatechayanon, hair transplant surgeons from Bangkok Hair Clinic.

“One of the biggest misconceptions about hair loss is that everyone who experiences it requires a hair transplant,” says Dr. Jate. “In fact, it’s medically considered as a last resort to treat thinning hair and balding.”

He explains that standard treatments range from oral or topical medication to injection therapy to hair transplant. For patients whose symptoms are mild or just started, “Platelet-Rich…