All is not lost: How Suki Salvador's hairline got a second lease on life
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Coming from firsthand experience, I know how losing so much hair can take a toll on one's self-confidence and self-worth. Hair is such a visible, definitive characteristic that suddenly going bald is hard to accept. But it's not game over for us who wish for better hair days. Svenson, the country's premier hair loss and hair restoration center, has aesthetic surgeons who are able to do hair transplants.
The Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) or Strip FUT is a method that removes a strip of hair from the donor site, generally from the back of the head, and dissects it into smaller groups to implant into thinning and balding areas. It's a procedure that takes several months and quite an investment for results to show, but if baldness is a big concern for you, it's worth looking into.
Suki Salvador, Vice President, Creative Director & Editor at One Mega Group has decided he's had enough of early hair loss and got the procedure done recently. Here's his story!
When did you start to notice the hair-loss signs?
I started to notice it 5 to 8 years ago. A friend told me, ‘Hey your hair is thinning!’ That time, I kinda ignored it. It started to hit me when I got rained on one time. When the water dropped, it fell straight to my scalp. It was very alarming. And every time I’m sitting at my office desk, I could feel the air from the AC hitting my scalp directly. That’s when I decided to go to Svenson for a consultation.
How did hair loss affect your job?
I’m in fashion. Styling my hair is important and hair loss restricted me from pulling off fun, unique hairstyles. I couldn’t color my hair as wild or as crazy even if I wanted to. I couldn’t cut it too short or grow it too long, because it would weigh my hair down, which can make my hair loss problem more obvious.
What made you decide to have the hair transplant procedure done?
I just realized, people nowadays are very active; they travel a lot, myself included. So it’s hard to go to the centre as often as you should. When my trichologist at Svenson recommended hair transplant, I said yes right away.
How did the procedure go? Tell us about your whole experience.
During the first consultation, they did several tests to assess my hair-loss condition. After getting the results, they recommended the FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) procedure. The process involves taking a strip of your scalp from the back of your head, where some of your healthy and permanent hairs are planted, to replace the balding areas.
Before we started, they even asked me to choose what shape of hairline I want to have! I chose the square one. The procedure took hours but it was comfortable. I even posted what’s happening on my social media accounts and everyone was like, ‘How are you so calm?’. I just felt that I was in good hands, which only means that my doctors were great at what they’re doing. Three months after the surgery, here I am seeing great results. Can’t wait to see further hair growth in the next few months!
Why would you recommend Svenson Hair Transplant procedure?
I believe it’s the best option for those experiencing hair loss, because it’s permanent and the technology they are using now can guarantee a very high success rate. And it’s not something you should feel ashamed of, especially those who are young. Balding is actually a young man’s problem. It can start even in your 20s, but you can do something about it. When you’re young, you have plenty of options and reasons to save your hair. And the best thing about Svenson hair transplant is that it’s complete, comprehensive, and they got you covered from start to finish. It’s the trifecta of full service!
To know more about Svenson’s Hair Transplant procedures, go to www.svenson.com.ph/hair-transplant/ or call 892-4247 or Text/Viber 09175014915 to book your free hair and scalp analysis
