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Hair Transplantation
Losing hair can be emotionally distressing. Hair transplantation
is an option for some men or women wishing to find a permanent
solution for their thinning or lost hair. A hair transplantation
doctor will surgically move hair with its roots into the areas
of baldness. Performed under a local anesthesia, hair transplantation
takes about 3-6 hours to complete.
Most patients will need to visit the cosmetic surgeon anywhere
from a couple times to up to five times in order to complete
the hair transplantation. The entire hair transplantation
cannot be performed at once because each area needs time for
the hair restoration to heal. Baldness affects an estimated
40 million men and 20 million women in the U.S. alone and
hair transplantation has allowed a completely natural and
aesthetically pleasing result when using an experienced, well
trained surgeon.
One of the largest improvements made in the area of hair
transplantation over the years has been using micro or mini
grafts. In the past, hair transplantation surgeons used larger,
round plugs that contained a higher number of hairs in each.
The micro grafts contain just one to two hairs shot into the
head with a needle, however the hair transplantation patient
needs a lot of hair to be able to use this type of technique.
Men and women experiencing advanced baldness and early thinning
may be a strong candidate for hair transplantation. By consulting
with a specialist individuals can determine their strongest
options to treat hair loss that may not include hair transplantation
until other forms of treatment are first used. One of the
most important aspects of cosmetic surgery procedures such
as hair transplantation is to find a surgeon with the necessary
expertise.
Cosmetic surgery is unique in that it requires both an aesthetic
expertise as well as a medical expertise, and hair transplantation
patients will greatly benefit by choosing a surgeon that is
reputable for both aspects. There are several different methods
of the hair transplantation surgery and the surgeon will base
the best option on each individual patient. Hair transplantation
has risks as does every surgical procedure and the benefits
versus the risks will be assessed individually.
If you would like more information on how hair transplantation
may benefit you, please contact us.
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