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The FUE Procedure in Detail

Posted on August 11, 2010

The FUE (follicular unit extraction) procedure is one of the most popular hair transplant methods available today, and is becoming increasingly popular with its gentle and sophisticated approach.

An FUE is generally more costly and time-consuming compared to other hair transplant methods, but is suitable for those who require a smaller amount of hair, or those who are looking for a more gentle approach with faster healing.

An FUE makes it possible to transplant individual hair follicles without cutting or sewing of the skin, as it is a scalpel and stitch free hair transplant approach.

Each clinic has their own unique procedures, but it is possible to get a general understanding of what an FUE is like. After a consultation, pictures are taken and an appointment is set up. The day of the procedure, the clients scalp is prepared and disinfected and local anesthesia is applied. From a donor area, usually the back of the head or the neck, hair is chosen and taken out one by one with special microsurgical tools. In between harvest and implantation, the hair follicles are stored in a special solution that protects them from damage. The doctor creates microscopical incisions in the receiving area to accommodate the transplanted hair follicles, determines the direction of the new hair and moves the number of hair follicles that are needed. The client experiences no pain during this process and can rest, read or watch TV in the meantime. A skilled doctor will put effort on trying to create a natural hair line. And since the client is awake, there are opportunities to influence the outcome of the procedure. The transplant is aimed to look completely natural and the new hair will grow like normal.

The surgical site heals within a few days, since no stitches are needed. After one week scabs are gone and there is no redness of the scalp. No visible scar is formed after an FUE, even if your hair is kept very short. One week after surgery, the client is back to normal and can play sports without limitations.
With an FUE, scarring is nearly non-existent and there are no other side effects. There is no need to wait between procedures, as a new one can be performed the following day. The final result of a hair transplant with the FUE method can be expected approximately 9-12 months after surgery. A well performed FUE is nearly impossible to detect.

Though an FUE costs more than other hair transplant methods it is hard to say exactly how much. It is only during a consultation that you will be able to find out how much the procedure will cost in your specific case. The cost depends on the type of treatment performed and the size of the area concerned.
While the FUE method may not be the least expensive option, it is certainly the most gentle, and is a successful hair transplant technique in achieving a natural look.

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Hair Transplant Methods: FUE vs. STRIP

Posted on August 9, 2010

There are several different hair transplant methods available today, and each hair transplant clinic has their own specific procedures. Hair transplant techniques have over time developed and refined into two main methods: the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method and the STRIP method.

They both have advantages and disadvantages, and after a consultation with a hair transplant specialist, you will know which method is right for you.

The FUE method usually means that individual hair follicles are picked out and transferred from the neck to the crown. The FUE is a scalpel and stitch free approach with faster healing. With the STRIP method, a strip of the scalp is removed, from where hair follicles will be transferred to other areas of the head. The cut is closed with sutures that can be removed after one week. The STRIP leaves behind a thin scar.

The main difference between FUE and STRIP is in the way hair follicles are extracted. The insertion process of the extracted hair follicles is usually the same.

A big advantage to the STRIP is that it can collect more hair follicles at one time. With an FUE, the amount of hair that can be transferred is limited, which means more procedures are necessary to achieve the same coverage as with an individual STRIP. The FUE is more time-consuming and more expensive than a STRIP. If you have a larger area that needs to be covered, an FUE is not the most cost effective solution.

An FUE will not create a linear scar, but will leave tiny marks which resemble pimples. However, these marks are so small that no one will notice them. The main advantage to an FUE is that no incision in the scalp is needed. This is especially good for those with short hair styles. However, with today’s technology, doctors can minimize the visibility of any scars, whether it’s an FUE or a STRIP. And a skilled doctor can use an FUE to hide scars from previous STRIP procedures. However, an FUE cannot reverse any numbness in the area caused by a STRIP.

A STRIP will take 12 months to heal, while an FUE heals much faster. In fact, an FUE can be continued the following day, while a new STRIP can only be done once a year.

An FUE is an excellent option if you only need a small hair transplant, such as to restore the hairline in early stages of baldness. An FUE is also the best option when the doctor does not recommend a STRIP, such as when the skin on the scalp is too tight, has existing damage or has already undergone several STRIP procedures.

An FUE is considered by many as the newer, gentler approach to a hair transplant.

While it is essential to understand the main differences between the two methods, only a hair transplant specialist can tell you which method is best for you, considering your specific needs and desired outcome.

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53 Blogs on Treatment Options for Alopecia

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Alopecia is a condition that affects people causing their hair to fall out for different reasons. This can be on small parts or the entire body. The loss of hair is usually on the scalp and is also referred to as spot balding. In a small percentile of people the entire scalp will go completely bald. This can be a devastating event for people and have an adverse effect on their self esteem. Luckily technology has come a long way and a person with this condition has choices for help. The resources below offer information to point them in the right direction.

Age Notes: A look at medications that act as hair loss treatments or that cause hair growth as an unexpected but welcomed side effect.

Hair Loss News: Approaching numerous hair loss topics, including treatments for female hair loss.

Layma Blog: A look at hair loss in men and women and the plethora of available treatment options.

Advanced Alopecia Treatment: A look at a London-based provider for hair replacements and their recently developed treatment for alopecia.

Women’s Index: Hair loss treatment options for female alopecia, focusing on the most effective treatment options geared toward women.

Green Herbal Remedies: A look at the causes of alopecia and herbal remedies that can play a role in its reversal.

Your Cellulite Solution: Addresses Mesotherapy as a treatment for alopecia.

Balding Blog: Looking at Rogaine as the classic treatment for alopecia compared to other types of alopecia treatment options.

Hair Loss Talk: A look at future treatments for one of the two types of alopecia, alopecia areata.

Grey Hair Loss: Looking at a variety of different commercial alopecia and hair loss treatments. Consumers offer reviews of their experiences with these products.

American Hair Loss Blog: A look at the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that strives to find acceptable treatments and cures for alopecia.

In the Field: Addressing the fact that skin cells may actually be able to regenerate hair follicles that are lost due to alopecia.

Wellsphere: When to seek medical attention for a hair loss problem, along with a look at some of the most common causes and treatments for hair loss.

Hair Loss Blog: A look at different aspects of alopecia and hair loss, along with a variety of different potential treatment options for the condition.

Natural Home Remedies: A look at both traditional remedies and home remedies for alopecia in men and women.

Ayurvedic Cure: A look at alopecia as a serious cause for hair loss, and a number of treatment options available that may reverse or slow the condition.

Life Means Health: This blog looks at alopecia as a serious problem and cites expert opinions on what treatments are perceived to be effective in treating this condition.

Yoga Health Benefits: A look at gray hair and alopecia, the various causes and what treatments are currently available from a health and wellness standpoint.

Top Hair Loss Remedy: This blog touches not only on conventional treatment options for alopecia, but also alopecia treatments that are specific to certain types of alopecia.

Helpful Health Tips: This blog touches on some of the available treatment options for alopecia and general hair loss and gives warnings about treating hair loss with care and caution.

Hair Restoration: Focuses on scarring alopecia and the treatment options that are available for it.

eHealthy Land: A look at crcatricaial alopecia or scarring alopecia and the treatment options that are available for this specific type of alopecia.

Women Hair Loss Treatment Guide: This blog focuses on alopecia and other hair loss issues in women and offers herbal and home remedies for treating the problem.

Hair Loss Treatment: A comparative assessment of different treatment options for alopecia areata.

Jenny Reviews: Review of an alopecia areata treatment option called Alopecia Trivial.

Health and Fitness Tools: A critical look at solutions for thinning hair and hair loss and whether or not they are effective.

Belgravia Centre: Addressing Vitamin D as a treatment option for alopecia.

Modern Medicine Blog: Addresses the effectiveness of Sulfasalazine as a treatment option for alopecia areata.

Xpert Health: A look at the process involved in losing hair due to alopecia areata and the potential treatment solutions that are worth exploring.

HPathy: A homeopathy blog addresses whether or not homeopathic medicine has an answer for people with alopecia.

Biotech Connection: A look at different types of alopecia, and treatment options available for the type known as alopecia areata.

Ygoy: Addressing natural ayurvedic treatment options for people suffering from alopecia.

Little Green Papoose: A look at affordable treatment options for men with alopecia hair loss.

Skinsight: Addressing female pattern baldness, female alopecia and the treatment options available for these conditions.

Hair Loss Learning Center: Offers a learning blog on all aspects of alopecia and alopecia treatment options.

Bald Girls Do Lunch: A look at alopecia research and treatment options with a wealth of other information.

Yin Ova Center: Looking at Chinese medicine as a potential treatment option for different types of hair loss.

iHealth: Looking at treatment options for alopecia including corticosteroids and other potential treatments.

Improving Your World: Addressing hair loss and hair loss treatments for people with thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Stem Cell Baldness Cures: Looks at stem cell research as an effective link in the treatment for alopecia and other hair loss conditions.

Her Hair Loss Help: Focusing on alopecia and hair loss in women and the treatment options that are available.

Regrow Hair: A look at different hair loss treatments for alopecia and other causes of hair loss.

Women Hair Loss: A plea not to panic when you are suffering from hair loss because there is treatment options out there.

Dior Girl: A look at different types of hair loss and how they compare to alopecia in women.

Leimo: Androgenetic alopecia in women and the options available to undo the hair loss damage once and for all.

Alopecia World: Living with alopecia and a look at what options are available for people with alopecia.

Sublimis Blog: Addressing the fact that there is a genetic link to alopecia areata, which may lead to new and exciting treatment options.

Hair Transplant Network: Using hair transplantation as a method of treating alopecia areata.

Health Care to us: Green tea as an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia and other types of hair loss.

Permanent Makeup: The future of alopecia cures thanks to recent genetic research on the subject of hair loss.

Griffin Center: A hair restoration center’s take on natural treatments for hair loss and alopecia.

Baldness Cure Advice: Is there really a cure for alopecia and male pattern baldness? This blog gives some valuable insight.

Diet Health Club: Looking at home remedies for treating alopecia and other types of baldness and hair loss.

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What You Need To Know About Hair Transplants.

Posted on August 2, 2010

A hair transplant is a way of redistributing hair by taking hair follicles from a donor area, like the back of the head, and transfer them to thin or balding areas.

The two most common hair transplant procedures are FUE, Follicular Unit Extraction and STRIP which is the Standard Strip Procedure.

FUE is considered a safe and gentle hair transplant technique, which makes it possible to transplant individual follicular unit grafts without removing any skin from the scalp.

The STRIP method involves surgically removing a strip of scalp from the bald area of the patient. The area is then sutured together. These sutures are then removed about ten days after surgery. This method could result in loss of feeling in the operated area. Risk of scarring occurs, even if hair growth covers it to some extent.

With STRIP, the client should avoid exercise for at least 30 days after surgery. With FUE, the client can usually exercise as soon as they wish.

No visible scar is formed after an FUE transplant. With STRIP, there will be a scar line. After a STRIP-surgery skin needs to heal for about 12 months. With an FUE the skin heals much faster and a new transplant, if needed, can be done within days after the previous one.

A FUE is usually not painful as local anesthesia is given throughout the treatment. The patient may receive pain medication afterwards; however, it is rarely necessary. While STRIP requires general anesthesia, FUE is a minimal intervention that requires only local anesthesia. Clients feel good afterwards and have no need to stay overnight. Scarring is rare as FUE is a scalpel – and stitch free method unlike STRIP.

The cost of both FUE and STRIP depends on the type of treatment performed and the size of the area concerned, though the STRIP is less expensive.

A successful hair transplant looks completely natural and the new hair is strong and healthy and continues to grow. If you see a hair transplant that does not look natural, it is simply a poorly performed treatment. A good hair transplant should be impossible to detect. With current microsurgical technologies, hair transplants provide a very natural look.

Though complications are rare it is possible to get an infection after a hair transplant, in that case antibiotics may be prescribed by your physician. It is important to cause minimal trauma to the skin while achieving a natural looking hair line when undergoing a hair transplant.

Hair transplants are a popular and satisfactory method since most clients will be able to keep their “new” hair for life. But be sure to consult a professional clinic with a good reputation when considering a hair transplant of any kind.

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41 Articles About Medical Issues That Cause Hair Loss

Posted on August 1, 2010

When you experience hair loss, it can be a devastating experience. The feeling of sadness as you watch your hairline recede or that thinning spot get thinner can be very disheartening. One thing you must remember is that your hair loss might not be anything more than a medical condition. Genetics often play a role in hair loss and certain medical conditions can lead to hair loss, too. There is always the chance that treatment of the condition will stop the hair loss.

Even if medical treatment does not help, modern science has plenty of available options for restoring your hair. The following articles provide information on possible medical reasons for hair loss to help you determine the best route of treatment.

Top Real Causes of Female Hair Loss – Information about medical reasons behind female hair loss.
Obvious Causes of Hair Loss in Women – Information about possible reasons for a woman to lose her hair, including a hormonal imbalance.
Medical Reasons for Hair Loss in Women – Information about the medical causes of hair loss in women.
Hair Loss Causes and Cures – Information on medical reasons behind hair loss, such as thyroid disease.
Symptoms of Hair Loss – A look at the causes and treatments of hair loss.
The Causes of Hair Loss in Women – Useful article giving details about possible causes of hair loss in women.
Hair Loss: Causes and Conditions – Information about genetics and hormones leading to hair loss.
Thyroid Problems Cause Hair Loss – Discussion of the possibility of your thyroid causing your hair loss.
Be Aware of What Creates Hair Loss – Information about learning the cause of your hair loss before you have any procedures performed.
Woman Hair Loss – Information about potential causes of hair loss in women, including menopause.
Natural Hair Loss – Discussion about loss of hair due to normal reasons, not just medical causes.
Menopause and Hair Loss – Information about hair loss related to menopause and what you can do to treat it.
What Causes Hair Loss? – Information on possible causes of hair loss, including stress and surgeries.
The Truth about Hair Loss – Helpful information about the real causes of hair loss.
Male Pattern Hair Loss – In-depth discussion about male pattern hair loss, including possible medical causes.
What Causes Hair Loss? – A look at possible causes of hair loss, including ringworm, stress and disease.
Can You Get Your Hair Back? – Article discussing hair loss causes, such as skin and thyroid conditions, and ways to fight it.
Hair Loss Remedies – Discussion of causes of hair loss and possible treatments.
Hair Loss in Children – Information on the causes of hair loss in kids, including skin conditions and disease.
Natural Hair Loss Remedies – Helpful information on various forms of hair loss, both natural and medical, and potential treatments.
What Causes Hair Loss? – Brief overview of possible causes of hair loss.
Hair Loss in Child – Information on possible causes of hair loss in a child.
Medications that Cause Hair Loss – Helpful list of medications that could lead to hair loss.
Hair Loss – Information on possible causes of hair loss in a toddler.
Impact of Worry on Hair Loss – Information about stress leading to hair loss.
Ten Hair Loss Myths – Myths about possible causes of hair loss and the actual truths.
Hair Loss and Kimkins – Discussion about a particular diet plan leading to hair loss and other reasons why you may be experiencing hair loss.
Hair Loss after Pregnancy – Personal story of experiencing hair loss after having a baby.
Hair Loss Remedy for Women – Information on the causes of hair loss in women and treatments available.
Medications that May Cause Hair Loss – Helpful list of medications that could lead to a loss of hair.
Hair Loss, Breakage and Growth – Information on causes of hair loss and breakage and treatments for healing and growth.
Hair Loss and Anemia – A discussion of the link between anemia and loss of hair.
Dieting and Hair Loss – A look at the possibility of dieting and poor diet being associated with hair loss.
Side Effects of Chemotherapy – A look at how chemo causes hair loss.
Solutions to Female Hair Loss – Information on what causes hair loss in women and ways to treat it.
What Can be Done about Female Hair Loss? – Possible causes and treatments for hair loss in women.
Hair Loss and Hair Damage – The causes of hair loss and damage and ways to treat the loss and damage.
Scientists Discovered Another Cause of Hair Loss – Discussion about a lesser-known cause for hair loss.
Women’s Hair Loss Treatments and Solutions – Information on possible causes of hair loss in women and varying treatments.
Side Effect of Weight Loss Surgery – Information on how hair loss can be a common side effect of weight loss surgery.
What Causes Hair Loss? – Information on specific causes and treatments of hair loss.

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Hair Transplants for Twenty-Somethings

Posted on July 30, 2010

Many people think of old or middle aged men when they hear the phrase “hair transplant.” However, many younger men deal with the troubles of hair loss every year. A sizable amount of men begin to experience hair loss starting in their late teens and early twenties. It can be very embarrassing and damaging to the psyche to realize that you need a hair transplant before you’re out of college.

There are many reasons to consider a hair transplant at an early age. Men in their twenties are often at their most sexually active, and many people may equate hair loss with a lack of virility. Young men may be so ashamed of their hair loss that they will not try to court with potential partners.

However, there are different sets of circumstances for younger men considering a hair transplant than there are for older men. Younger men who opt for a hair transplant operation often have to come back for at least one future hair transplant later on in life. Since there’s only a finite number of areas to transplant hair from, each successive hair transplant will yield diminishing returns. This is especially true if a young man wants to pursue a radical hair transplant early on into their hair loss woes.

Therefore, any man in his twenties should opt for a less dramatic hair transplant than he might have at first imagined. Many younger men may be disappointed with their hair transplant initially, but the long term results are often much more satisfying. By the time these men reach their thirties, their peers are suffering from thinner hair as well. The initial hair transplant by this time has had plenty of time to blend in with the natural hair, creating a much fuller head of hair than men just starting to go bald.

If you’re in your twenties and you’re interested in a hair transplant, you may need to use extra caution in choosing a hair transplant specialist. Ask older men you know who have received a hair transplant about their experiences. You may get some great advice.

Many younger men rush into the hair transplant process without understanding more about the long term consequences of hair loss and hair transplant procedures. Be sure that the surgeon performing the hair transplant has discussed all of the aspects of the operation beforehand. See if your hair transplant specialist has operated on men in their late teens and twenties before, and how they view the process.

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Getting a Facial Hair Transplant

Posted on July 28, 2010

When most people think of a hair transplant, they initially think of someone trying to overcome balding on their scalp. However, this isn’t the only type of hair transplant that people get. Some people might consider a facial hair transplant to augment their normal facial hair growth.

Although facial hair doesn’t really “bald” in the way that normal hair sometimes does, many people do not have the ability to grow facial hair in certain areas for a number of reasons. A person might consider a facial hair transplant because they simply want a fuller beard or moustache, or perhaps they’d like to use a hair transplant to cover up a scar.

Also, people undergoing sexual reassignment surgery may have an interest in a facial hair transplant. The facial hair transplant can work well in tandem with hormone therapy to create real facial hair for someone who is just now beginning to live in a man’s body. You’ll want to discuss this option with your physician to see if a facial hair transplant will provide any benefit to your transformation.

Many hair transplant clinics that work on scalps will also work on facial hair. Be sure to ask your hair transplant surgeon if he or she has done any facial hair transplant work in the past. Although the mechanics of the facial hair transplant are not dissimilar to a traditional hair transplant, the aesthetics are. The key is for the facial hair to look natural and for the hair to grow naturally along with the other facial hair already present on the face. Ask to see some before and after photos of a facial hair transplant before you undergo any skin grafts.

The initial facial hair transplant might not appear to go to plan, because oftentimes the initial transplanted hair will fall out. However, don’t instantly conclude that your facial hair transplant was a failure. This often happens, but the hair follicle will remain and will grow new facial hair as soon as it can. However, if you suspect that new hair is not growing, contact your hair transplant specialist to see if there is something wrong. These operations cost a pretty penny, so make sure your money is going to good use.

Care for a hair transplant of this nature isn’t terribly difficult. Once the operation has had time to heal, you simply need to provide the new hair with the same level of upkeep as your other facial hair. This means you can and you should shave your facial hair transplant to fit the rest of your facial hair.

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Celebrity Hair Transplants

Posted on July 26, 2010

Many men consider hair transplant surgery at some point in their lives. Celebrities are no exception. Your favorite celebrity might have had a hair transplant at one point or another, and it might be influencing your own decision to get a hair transplant. More celebrities have considered hair transplant procedures to continue to look youthful and virile even as they begin to age.

It may surprise you to learn of some celebrities who have received a hair transplant. It may also surprise you as to how much Hollywood has informed the social attitudes regarding hair transplant and hair restoration techniques throughout the years. Consider, for instance, how many jokes about toupees and hair pieces used to be made about celebrities a few decades ago. Before hair transplant surgery had taken off, many common people based their opinion of toupees and wigs off of silly comedy routines or celebrities such as Donald Trump, who, as you may recall, had a much derided comb over for many, many years.

Initially, celebrities who opted for hair transplant kept their operations a secret from the public whenever they could. Many celebrity gossip magazines still focus on celebrities who are undergoing hair loss, and it is almost never in a positive light. However, in the last few years, a number of celebrities have come forward about their history of hair transplant surgery. High end hair transplant facilities advertise that they have provided hair transplants to movie stars and captains of industry, although confidentiality agreements stop them from saying exactly which celebrities have been the recipient of a hair transplant.

Celebrities who come forward about their hair transplant history may be a source of empowerment for men around the world who are grappling with their own hair loss. It can be hard to remember that celebrities age just as much as other people, just they have the money and the resources to disguise it better. However, there needs to be a line drawn between how celebrities handle hair loss and the hair transplant surgery and how normal people handle these concepts.

Very few celebrities come out of their hair transplant operation looking worse than they did when they went in, but this is indeed a reality for the common man. Most normal people considering a hair transplant do not have the financial resources as celebrities, and as such, may not have access to the same level of care as their idols.

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When Should You Consider a Hair Transplant

Posted on June 30, 2010

Deciding on whether or not to get a hair transplant is a big decision for most people. A hair transplant is a good looking and permanent solution to balding, so many people who are just beginning to lose their hair look immediately to hair transplant surgery as quick fix. The problem with this is hair transplant surgery works best after the hair loss has been occurring for quite some time. So when should you get hair transplant surgery and what are you supposed to do between losing your hair and when hair transplant surgery becomes a good option? These are some tough questions, but they have answers.

Most hair transplant surgeons won’t perform a hair transplant until after hair loss has completely run its course. This is due to the cause of hair loss, and the way hair transplant surgery works. Hair loss is usually caused by the buildup of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT for short. An excess of DHT in a person’s body can cause their hair follicles to fall out, which is shown as balding. With many men, DHT causes hair on the top of their head to fall out, while hair in the back and on the sides of the head remain attached. Different men have different hair loss patterns, which is why hair transplant surgeons must wait for hair loss to run its course before performing a surgery. This is so they can identify which areas of hair are resistant to DHT. The DHT resistant hair is the hair that will be moved to the balding areas of the scalp to create a full head of hair that won’t fall out. This process explains why it is not a viable option to immediately have a hair transplant surgery when hair loss is first noticed.

This brings up the question of what to do while waiting for the hair loss to be completed. The first option is to do nothing until you are ready for a hair transplant surgery. This can be an embarrassing prospect for some, as hair comes out at different rates and can leave the remaining hair pattern look quite ridiculous. The best option for many people is getting a hairpiece. Hairpieces made today are very high quality, and look like a natural head of hair. This is a great option to keep your hair loss under wraps until you are ready for your hair transplant surgery. Before considering a hair transplant surgery, a surgeon should be consulted as they will best be able to direct you on when the right time for a hair transplant will be for you.

Hair Transplant Myths

Posted on June 28, 2010

When considering a hair transplant surgery, it is important to be able to separate fact from fiction. This can be difficult, as there are many widespread myths about hair transplant surgery that have no basis in reality, but are still often believed. Some of these myths are outdated ideas, and some are just misguided. It is time to sort through the many false beliefs about hair transplant surgery and see what the facts are.

One of the most prevalent myths abouthair transplant surgery is that it is very easy to see when somebody has had one. It is widely believed that a person who has had hair transplant surgery is easily identifiable because their hair does not look natural. This myth is based on some truth, because hair transplant methods of the past were easy to see. Hair plugs in particular were very obvious to an observer. This has changed with time though, and as technology has improved, so has hair transplant surgery. Hair transplant surgeries today provide the recipient with a full head of very natural looking hair.

Another oft spread myth is that hair from a hair transplant surgery is prone to fall out after time. This myth is entirely wrong. The whole point of a hair transplant surgery is to provide a full and natural head of hair that will last forever. The process of a hair transplant surgery involves surgically removing living hair follicles and grafting them onto different parts of the scalp. Surgically grafting these hair follicles into place makes them quite permanent. Also, the reason certain hair follicles are chosen is because they have proven to be resistant to the cause of the hair loss, making them extra unlikely to fall out.

The last myth addressed here is the belief that hair transplants are easily reversible. This is true to an extent, in that the hair from a hair transplant can be removed. It cannot be removed easily. As stated previously, hair transplant surgery involves surgically grafting hair to the scalp, this means another surgery would be required to remove it. Also, there should be no reason to remove it. Some people wish to remove a hair transplant if it ends up looking odd, but removal is not the solution those people should be seeking. Another hair transplant surgery can fix patchy areas and end up looking better than simply having the hair removed.

Knowing the truth about these hair transplant myths allows you to make an educated decision about whether or not a hair transplant is right for you. The next time you hear somebody tell you how hair transplants aren’t permanent you will be able to correct them and help spread the truth about hair transplant surgeries.