Medical hair restoration, using up-to-the-minute transplant surgery, has proved to be the only completely reliable solution to hair loss in both men and women and is now becoming increasingly popular and more widespread. Medical hair restoration is, justifiably, no longer a ‘last resort’ for people with hair loss problems – more and more it is becoming the first, and only, choice.
Let us consider why medical hair restoration has developed so significantly.
Firstly, hair transplant surgery is, in essence, a surprisingly straightforward outpatient procedure. The first step is to make an overall evaluation of the patient’s ‘donor area’ which is usually found at the back and sides of the head. This area contains hair follicles that have been genetically programmed not to shed. Simplifying the process, the physician will then take hairs from the donor area, including the follicles, and ‘relocate’ them to those places on the top or front of the head that are either thinning or are already completely bald. The placing of single hair follicles at precise and varied angles at the front of the head will help create a more natural looking hairline. The result of this process should be virtually undetectable, natural looking hair. Because the hairs that have been transplanted are able to retain their genetic characteristic of blocking hair loss, the patient can be confident of lasting results.
Most balding men are able to receive successful medical hair restoration, as can women if they are similarly balding in concentrated areas. Some people will be naturally more predisposed towards the treatment than others, though – depending on the characteristics of an individual’s hair.
The process is quite painless – most patients reporting that they only experience a slight pressure during the treatment. The overwhelming majority of treated people are living a full life well within a week of the completion of the hair restoration.
Side effects of this procedure are generally fairly minimal, and temporary. You might experience a headache because of the manipulation of the scalp that has been done. There could also be a small amount of bleeding, which should not be a concern, some numbness or tenderness and, worrying but not permanent, some slight thinning of the hair that was already there. There could also be some slight swelling on the forehead or around the eyes for a few days; this can be treated by a doctor or pharmacist if it persists. Finally, it is quite common for patients to have an itchy scalp after the procedure, but this can be alleviated by regular shampooing and the use of saline to moisten the newly grafted hair.
The average price for the procedures appears to be around about $5,000 US or £2,600 in the United Kingdom but this can range from as little as $2,000 (£1000) to as much as $10,000 (£5059) dependent on the work being done. Many clinics will offer their own finance deals but before signing for these, it is best check to see if you can find a better value loan somewhere else.
Medical Hair Restoration
After years of being offered topical medications, shampoos, hair loss pills or even hairpieces, people suffering from hair loss can now be confident of a successful and permanent solution to their problems.
Medical Hair Restoration
