Hair Transplant Surgery
For those of you who have weighed the pros and cons of all the possible solutions to repairing your hair loss … these hair transplant surgery facts are on a ‘need to know’ basis!
By now you’ve learned that Hair Transplant Surgery is the only permanent solution for repairing your hair loss and that with today’s technology and artistry on the part of the physician, a totally natural crop of new hair can be your end result, where there was once baldness or thinning. You understand that it’s a medical procedure of transplanting hair from where it is growing healthy to a place where it is not growing and that it continues to grow normally where transplanted.
You may have determined that there are two types of hair transplant surgery. One is the strip method which works best for larger areas. The new Trichophytic Closure is a technique by which to trim the edge of a line scar closure so that hair actually grows through the scar so ask your physician about this procedure because it really minimizes line scars. The other way to obtain donor hair is by Follicular Unit Extraction where self-contained follicle units with roots are removed and replaced to the new area. Dr. Bernard Nusbaum, M.D., Hair Restoration Surgeon, Faculty of the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and Dept. of Dermatology, takes us through some facts you may not realize about the procedure to help you make your decision…
NEED TO KNOW: Through neither procedure will you ever be able to shave your head – as a hairstyle. To minimize any scars from ever showing you will need to keep your hair at least ¼ to ½ inch long – a number 2 or 3 razor.
NEED TO KNOW: There’s no way to know how far your hair loss will progress. If you are a very young many in his twenties and even thirties, your balding pattern may not be well enough established. There is no existing exact technology for predicting the future of your balding. We look at family history, examine pattern currently, but still can’t be 100% sure.
NEED TO KNOW: To minimize future hair loss and help new re-growth be as healthy as possible we highly recommend the FDA-approved drug therapy of Propecia and topical Rogaine as long as you want to halt any additional hair loss. Otherwise, hair may recede and erode further beyond your transplant, requiring additional surgeries in the future.
NEED TO KNOW: Male pattern baldness is a progressive condition of hair loss over time, so you may end up with isolated areas at the crown of your head that cannot be transplanted because you will be out of donor hair. A similar problem is the result if you end up with advanced Type 7 balding, in which you are left with a small rim of hair around the perimeter. In these cases, you may have to accept baldness on the top or back of your head, even if you have already had successful transplant surgery in the past on the top and to frame your face.
NEED TO KNOW: The first night of the surgery your scalp is going to feel sore where the hair was taken but the next morning it should feel better.
NEED TO KNOW: You will be required to shampoo gently every single day for about 14 days post-op to remove the little scabs and crusts (along with any bacteria) that will form on the implants as the healing process progresses. It takes about two weeks for crusts to come off – any stitches are removed at around 10 days.
NEED TO KNOW: Infections are extremely rare and healing is fast because scalp has such good circulation. If you have pus, redness, or fever those are signs of infections. Call your doctor.
NEED TO KNOW: For the first few days, you should sleep in a sitting position, at a 45 degree angle, to minimize any forehead swelling for which you can use ice compresses. Any swelling should disappear in a few days and has no consequences.
NEED TO KNOW: New hair grows in noticeably between three to six months. You may not be happy with your new hair growth until six months when you can actually see it. Your transplant will continue to fill in about 20-30% more by 12 months – at which time you will have the final result.
NEED TO KNOW: Sometimes transplanted hair may grow in a different, wiry texture at first as the follicle’s ability to form a normal cuticle readjusts. It will straighten out and soften up – don’t worry!
NEED TO KNOW: The price depends on the area to be covered – some surgeons charge by the follicle or graft – some charge by the session. The procedure generally ranges from $5,000 to $13,000 dollars.
NEED TO KNOW: The procedure can be repeated after a year as the scalp stretches, as long as your surgeon says you have enough healthy hair to transplant.
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About the Author – Naomi Mannino is a freelance writer who writes about health, beauty, and fashion, with a specialty in writing about hair, hair loss and Alopecia. She is a contributing writer for HairLoss.Com who writes about hair loss condition and hair loss solutions. For more information Please visit:http://www.hairloss.com/
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Hair Loss
Hair loss can start with a few extra hairs in the sink or in your comb. Later, it can progress to a bare scalp.
Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp and can be the result of heredity, certain medications or an underlying medical condition. Anyone — men, women and children — can experience hair loss.
Some people prefer to let their baldness run its course untreated and unhidden. Others may cover it up with hairstyles, makeup, hats or scarves. And still others choose one of the medications and surgical procedures that are available to treat hair loss. Before pursuing any treatment option, talk with your doctor about the cause of and best possible treatments for your hair loss.
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Myths Of Hair Transplants And Hair Loss
Aren’t hair transplants the same as PLUGS?
MHR only utilizes a micro-graft transplantation method, which replicates the natural growing patterns of real hair using varied groupings of 1, 2, and 3 follicular hair units. The hairlines that MHR Surgeons create are totally natural and undetectable because the placement of these varied groupings is performed in an artistic manner which mirrors the irregular matrix of naturally growing hair. Gone are the days of plugs, which give the patient the ‘doll hair effect’ because the transplants were always placed in larger groupings which resulted in a patchy, plugged effect. Micro-grafts are smaller and allow for much tighter placement, achieving the most natural and undetectable look possible.
Do hair care products cause baldness? Will frequent washing and blow-drying cause hair loss?
There are no hair care products that cause baldness. Frequent washing and blow-drying will not cause hair loss. These techniques can exacerbate an existing hair loss problem, however. In extremely rare cases excessive and rigorous blow-drying can dry the hair, leading to excessive shedding, but not baldness.
Does wearing a hat cause hair loss?
Wearing a hat does not cause hair loss.
Does losing hair everyday mean I have male pattern baldness?
No. Hair loss happens naturally everyday. On average 50-150 hairs are lost daily. This daily hair loss does not affect the hair follicle, thus the hair re-grows. Baldness occurs when the shedding exceeds hair growth. If you are unsure about your daily hair loss, contact one of our physicians. They can begin an examination and diagnosis for you.
Will cutting my hair increase hair growth?
Cutting your hair has no effect on hair growth. Since hair is thicker at the base than it is at the tip, your hair may appear thicker at first, but it is not.
Can I increase my number of hair follicles?
We are born with a set number of hair follicles that do not change throughout life. The only way to increase the number of follicles is to undergo a hair transplant procedure.
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