Hair transplant refers
to the surgical removal of hair from a part of scalp to another part. Men and
women suffering from hereditary/genetic baldness are the ones who consider
going for a hair transplant.
Hair replacement is
offers a cheap alternative to the hair transplant. During hair replacement, no
surgical procedures are done. In most cases, the hair replacement systems are
made customarily for each individual by use of high quality human or synthetic
hair. In hair replacement, there are no anesthetics, pain medication,
immobilization of the patient for long or recovery time.
Before a hair
transplant, there are a number of factors which the client has to consider.
These include the amount of available donor hair so as to get hair volume which
is acceptable based on the expectation and the amount of hair to be lost during
aging.
During hair transplant,
the surgical procedure takes about 6 to 8 hours and a local anesthetic has to
be done so as to numb your scalp. Some strip of hair follicles is then removed,
disserted and then implanted into some small incisions which have been made on
scalp. In most cases, two to three sessions are done per client. There has been
a conflict on the time that it takes for a complete growth to take place, but
this ranges from 3 to 12 months. It is after this that the surgeon will
determine whether there is a need for a further procedure. The most important
thing during a hair transplant is for the patient to go to a surgeon who is
highly qualified and experienced and this will help prevent complications such
as infections, tell-tale hairlines and uneven placements from occurring.
It is good for you to
know that a hair transplant is always expensive compared to a hair replacement.
With the advancement in
technology for hair preparation, coupled with ongoing and extensive stylist and
training of hair technicians, there has been an emergence in choices for hair
replacement. The client and the image stylist have to meet in a private room in
which they will discuss expectations, objectives, options and the optimal
solutions. If the measuring is done precisely and the molds are prepared
carefully, one gets breathable caps, snug-fitting featherweight and bases which
have been coordinated to the scalp tones very well.
The full caps usually
fits as a glove and they then incorporate some undetectable adjustable band which
will be capable of allowing any changes which may occur in the scalp. For the
case of partial systems, one is provided with numerous attachment methods for
provision of a secure and undetectable placement so as to meet the client’s
needs and the comfort level that they desire. You are also provided with
thousands of colors to choose from and several stylists with the capability to
blend colors, density and texture so as to get a natural effect regardless of
whether the stylist has to integrate with existing hair or has to construct a
full cap replacement. The success of a hair replacement system should be
measured both by the outward appearance and the overall transformation of the
client who has become self-assured.
For you to get a high
quality hair replacement system, a good partnership has to exist between you
and the designer/stylist. The stylist should be ready to listen while the
client should be ready to participate actively in the creation of the hair
replacement system even it means only giving some serious considerations and
this will lead into results of a higher quality.
A hair transplant
should be considered under the following circumstances:
1.
When the client is need of an
all-natural solution for the remaining part of his or her life.
2.
If the client has some moderate hair
loss, but still there is enough hair at the sides or the back of the head for
provision of donor grafts.
3.
When the client has tried the topical
mechanisms for prevention of hair loss with no success, or the clients is in
need of more quality results.
4.
If the clients highly prefers their
natural hair, or maybe with only fewer styling options.
5.
If the client views the higher cost of
the hair transplant surgery as a future investment.
A hair replacement
should be considered under the following circumstances:
1.
One is in need of dramatic results,
either slowly after some months or immediately.
2.
If one undergoes a severe hair loss up
to a point that the number of donor grafts present for surgery become limited.
3.
You are in need of looking better than
you did before you began to lose your hair.
4.
You are in need of exercising maximum
control over how your hair looks and is styled.
5.
If you work in a profession with a high
visibility such as broadcasting, acting or modeling.
From the points already
discussed above, it is very clear that considering a hair transplant is a
serious decision which should not be taken lightly. Note that the few permanent
hairs that you are having can be removed after an incorrect implantation or by
removal after an incorrect placement. Although it is good for you to have expectations
before going for the surgery, it is for you to ensure that your expectations
are realistic.
The hair transplant
procedure may also be painful to you and the results usually emerge after a
long time. The procedure is also expensive. Some of the side effects associated
with a hair transplant include coarse re-growth, infection and in most of the
cases, only 80% of transplants will take to scalp.
Before going for a hair
transplant, it is recommended that you consider going for a non-surgical hair
replacement. This is usually what is recommended for younger individuals, that
is, those under 30 years of age. Note that at this age, your hair loss pattern
has not well been established, and it is good for you to first go for a
non-surgical hair replacement.
