Hair Transplantation
At first look, the surgical hair restoration industry may seem relatively simple to navigate through. Whereas there are thousands of different medicinal and natural hair loss remedies out there, there is only a handful of surgical hair restoration techniques commonly used. And there is a general consensus among the industry experts about one thing - hair transplantation is currently the preferred technique of surgical hair restoration.
Hair transplantation is a type of cosmetic surgery and as such it can be extremely profitable. It is a fast-growing business and hair transplant clinics are mushrooming in all corners of the world. But the competition in the field is growing and rivalry between hair transplant clinics often leads to a confusing news-flow. So what matters in a hair transplant surgery? It is not so much the affordability of the latest technology. The two factors that matter most are the surgeon’s skills to deliver the desired change and the price. Hence, your ability to identify a competent hair transplant surgeon at a reasonable price is the key. You will find lot of confusing information on the web on how to choose a good surgeon. A cautious and considerate approach is required here. You should educate yourself first, so that you can make an informed decision. Hair transplantation is going to change your look permanently.
Other types of hair restoration surgeries (other than hair transplantation) include scalp reduction, hair lift, tissue expansion and flap surgery. You only need to remember the names of these barbaric techniques in order to stay away from them.
Overview of Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a procedure where hair follicles are surgically removed from the back of the scalp and transplanted to the balding area. The follicles at the back of the head are genetically programmed to be resistant to balding and they will remain so after the transplantation. Multiple surgeries over an extended period may be necessary to achieve an appearance the patient feels is satisfactory, with each surgery usually separated by a healing time of several months. Read more...
Factors and Risks in Hair Transplantation
It is important to note that patients with female pattern hair loss make poor candidates for hair transplantation. Advanced female pattern hair loss may appear as severe thinning across most of the scalp (diffuse hair loss). Only patients with male pattern baldness...Read now...