Hair Replacement Surgery

Hair Replacement Surgery: Is it Right for You?

Although many people do not think about it as a plastic surgery, hair replacement
surgery is actually one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries for men. While women are
out lifting their breasts and faces, men simply want more hair on top of their heads. Hair
replacement surgery is fairly simple and straightforward, so if you are embarrassed by
your baldness you should talk to your doctor about this option.

Baldness may be cause be a number of factors. First and foremost, if your ancestors were
bald, it may simply be a matter of genetics. If this is that case, there is not much you can
do to prevent hair loss. However, your personal habits can also contribute to hair loss, so
there are things you can do to prevent it as well. If you do lose your hair, hair
replacement surgery is a fairly simple procedure.

You should realize that hair replacement surgery will not allow you to have the hair you
had as a child. This is simply not possible. It can improve your look, but it is crucial for
you to have realistic expectations. You should consult with your doctor at least once or
twice before the surgery to make sure that this technique is right for you and will meet
your expectations.

To get hair transplant surgery, you must have an area on your body that can serve as the
donor location. For most, hair is taking from the back of your head, where it has not
fallen out. The skin grafts are cut from this location and relocated carefully to the top of
your head. Larger grafts may be up to 15 hairs, but more commonly, the surgeon replaces
only two hairs at a time, or, in some cases, a single hair. Slit grafts can also be used, and
are basically long thing strips containing around 30 hairs.

After your surgery, you may need more treatment to get the full effect, and some don't
see the results they want for up to two years. Remember that this is a surgery that comes
with risks, just like any other surgery. You'll need local anesthesia in order to numb the
skin on your head, and this could provide complications. There's also the risk of
infection. Another drawback is the cost. This is a time consuming procedure, and no
matter who your surgeon, it won't be cheap. However, if you have the money and are
prepared to take the risks, hair transplant surgery could be perfect for you.