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Hair Procedures
 Plastic surgery hair transplantation
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Hair Transplantation SurgeryHair Transplantation Surgery - Definition
Hair transplantation surgery involves removal of a hair-bearing portion of the scalp and its relocation to a bald area and/or area with thinning hair. Hair transplantation surgery is cosmetically appealing for its potential to produce permanent hair growth results using the hair transplants. Over the years it has become widely recognized as an accepted solution for hair loss.
The Need for Hair Transplantation Surgery
Hair transplantation is most often thought of as a plastic surgery procedure for men, but this is not necessarily the case. Women can also suffer from balding and hair loss due to hormone activity or injury to the hair shaft. Hair transplantation takes hair and its roots from one part of the body to another that is lacking in hair. Not only is hair transplantation effective, but it is also permanent. In cases of male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss, some patients will find that there are areas that continue to grow hair at the fringe of the bald patch; these areas can be transplanted as they have proven that they will grow despite the existence of alopecia.
Hair loss is a hair-raising story. Hence, hair transplantation surgery helps in regaining self-esteem and confidence.
The Best Candidates for Hair Transplantation Surgery
The best candidates for hair transplantation include those men with male pattern baldness - meaning that there are some areas still producing new hairs, while others are balding. Women who suffer from localized thinning hair on the top of the scalp or at the temples can also benefit from hair transplantation.
Hair Transplantation Surgery - Consultation
Before surgery proper consultation is a must. In some cases, hair loss can be treated by methods other than hair transplantation, so it is necessary to speak with a physician before determining the best course of hair loss treatment. Hair replacement transplants are highly sophisticated procedures and it takes considerable expertise on the surgeon’s part to produce a natural looking hair transplant. Since hair transplantation requires medical and technical expertise, it is vital that a patient should look out for best physicians. The doctor performing the hair transplantation should not only be an experienced surgeon, but should have received specialized training in the hair surgery field.
Hair Transplantation Surgery - Procedure
Hair transplantation involves removing hair and follicles form one site in order to place them within the area of hair loss. Sometimes these donor pieces can be as small as two hairs- micrografts, and sometimes they can be as large as six hairs. The size of the donor hair region needed will be determined by the hair type, hair quality, hair color, and the area to which the piece will be transplanted. Usually the donor hairs are taken from the surrounding areas of the bald regions, most often at the back of the scalp, and will not be noticeable as the area is filled in with new hairs. The grafts are then inserted into the area where the thinning has occurred. The entire hair transplantation procedure can take up to eight hours, depending on the specific case of the patient.
Most patients can return to work within two to five days of having the surgery. While it is true that most patients require more than one session of hair transplantation, usually at six month intervals, the frequency will depend on the particular patient and the nature of their hair loss. Local anesthesia is needed for the procedure, but the patient will not need to be put to sleep in order to have the hair transplantation.
Hair Transplantation Surgery Results in Natural Hair Growth
The question most often asked by patients is whether or not the hair transplantation will look natural. The answer to this question is a resounding yes. If the hair restoration surgeon has been trained properly and has had enough experience, then the results should be completely natural. Physicians who have been trained thoroughly will be sure to place grafts in the same direction as existing hair to achieve the proper look of the entire hair area. Once the hair is in place, no special maintenance is required following the hair transplantation, what all you need is a little post hair restoration care. The hair can be curled, permed, etc. as the patient desires.
Following the hair transplantation, hair can begin to grow within one to three months. Initially, the transplanted hairs will fall out, but the remaining hair follicles will begin a growth cycle and produce new hairs. As the hair transplantation is repeated, the hair will become thicker and grow in more healthily.
Hair Transplantation Surgery - Risks
In terms of risks associated with hair transplantation, the most common risk is that the hair will not grow as hoped. This can happen to some patients, but with a good physician, it is not the norm. The place from which the donor hair is taken will have a tiny scar, but that will be hidden by the surrounding hair in the area. There may be some bleeding and crusting over of the areas where the grafts have been placed, but it is usually unnoticeable and should disappear soon after the procedure once the grafts have healed in place.
Overall, hair transplantation is a great option for men and women suffering from areas of baldness. It is permanent and can provide a boost in self-esteem to the patient who undergoes the procedure.