The Essential Hair Transplant Guide: Techniques, Risks, and Outcomes
Hair transplant
What is hair transplant surgery?
Hair transplant surgery is performed to restore hair to areas of the scalp that are bald or that have thinning hair. There are multiple types of hair replacement surgery. Most commonly, these involve hair transplantation, but flap surgery, tissue expansion of the scalp and scalp reduction surgery, are also methods used for hair replacement.
Who is a good candidate for hair transplant surgery?
You may be a candidate for hair transplant surgery if you have healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head to serve as donor areas
- Donor areas are the places on the head from which grafts and flaps are taken.
- Other factors, such as hair color, texture and waviness or curliness may also affect the cosmetic result.
- There are a number of techniques used in hair replacement surgery. Sometimes, two or more techniques are used to achieve the best results.
What should I expect during a consultation for hair transplant surgery?
Hair transplant surgery is an individualized treatment. To make sure that every surgical option is available to you, find a doctor who has experience performing all types of replacement techniques-flaps and tissue expansion as well as transplants. Look elsewhere if your doctor tells you that he or she has perfected one technique that can “do it all.”
What should I expect during my hair transplant recovery?
How you feel after surgery depends on the extent and complexity of the procedure. Any aching, excessive tightness or throbbing can be controlled with pain medication prescribed by your physician. If bandages are used, they will usually be removed one day later
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