The effects of hair loss obviously impact individuals in a variety of different ways. Only you know the true effects that hair loss has on your daily activities and your attitude towards life. The only conclusion being, if hair loss is affecting you in any negative manner, then you should seek a solution. Why? Solutions are available.
Assuming you have consulted with your family doctor or dermatologist in reference to your hair loss and assuming that proven hair loss medications have yet to yield the results you were anticipating in reference to new hair growth, a hair transplant procedure should be on your list of possible corrective treatments.
Hair transplant procedures have definitely evolved to the degree that they have become undetectable, comfortable and furnish incredibly natural results.
If these types of questions are going through your mind then a hair transplant is a possible solution.
• Is my hair loss affecting my life from a social perspective?
• Is my hair loss affecting my confidence at work? (Assuming you interact with new people/clients or deal with the general public)
• Do I spend too much time in front of a mirror strategically combing my hair to cover my thinning areas?
• Is hair loss constantly on my mind?
• Am I less confident around the opposite sex?
• How will having more hair change my perspective on life?
Follicular micro-grafting is the most advanced technique in hair transplants. Hair transplant by follicular micro-grafting is a non - invasive and almost painless treatment. The healthiest hairs of the head are collected and transplanted into the bald areas, one by one, taking utmost care not to damage their vitality.
Follicular micro-grafting
The physician shaves a horizontal section on the area of permanent hair growth that is, on the sides or on the back of the head. Then, he surgically removes the shaved strip of skin, usually about 0.6 inches (1.5 cm.) wide and between 5.5 inches and 7 inches (14 cm. and 18 cm.) long, and sutures the edges of the resulting wound.
The strip of skin is observed with special optical instruments in order to remove the follicular units and make them ready for implantation. Those with just one hair are placed on the most visible area: the area closest to the forehead. The area is given a very natural appearance and mobility when the ultra line pattern design is followed, a design in which continuous lines are avoided. The units with two or three hairs are implanted further back. The units of more than three hairs are very useful for the upper area of the head, where density is very important. If units of just one hair were implanted in all the head, when exposed to back lights or ceiling lamps, for example, the hair will have the appearance of being transparent.
The hairs are implanted with an approximate density of 32 hairs per square centimeter. A lower density would be insufficient, whereas a higher density would result in an excessive pressure upon the scalp and a subsequent rejection of some of the transplanted units. If the patient wishes a higher density, it is possible to resort to a second session in order to place new hairs between those that have already been implanted. It will be necessary to wait some months until the hairs implanted in the first session become strong and take up again their normal growing rate. It is possible to transplant about 1500 FU (between 4,000 and 5,000 hairs) in each session. If the patient needs a greater number to cover a very large area he/she will be able to attend two sessions with a week in between. In this case, the incisions will not be made on the back of the head but on the sides, above the ears, first on one side and then on the other.
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The Procedure
No hospitalization is needed. It is performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, but mild oral sedation may also be prescribed if necessary. It is performed in a 3 or 4 hours session under local anesthesia.
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Results
Your personal image will improve considerably. Your head will be covered again with completely natural hair that will remain there during your whole life. The
genetic information of your transplanted hair will prevent it from dying, no matter where it was implanted.
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How many transplants will I need?
The number of transplants needed may vary from one person to the other. Even though the number of 'real' hair is important, the way it actually looks is also important; this depends above all upon the degree of contrast between the hair and the skin, the average thickness of the hair, the number of hairs per follicular unit and the hair's undulation. It is also very important to take into account the available hair on the donor area.
IMPORTANT: Well - lit close - ups of your head from all angles - front, back and above will be needed to make an adequate estimation.
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SOURCE: The American Hairloss Association
http://www.americanhairloss.org/surgical_hair_restoration/introduction.asp
SOURCE: International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
http://www.ishrs.org/
