Dr. Antonio Alvi Armani

Hair transplants are the most effective at concealing unsightly baldness

Hair transplants are the most effective at concealing unsightly baldness and in the last few decades, hair transplants have become more advanced and available to hair loss sufferers throughout the world.  This article will highlight the advantages to modern hair restoration in a world that places much more emphasis on physical appearance than ever before.

 Hair transplants have dramatically altered the field of hair restoration.  However, many are unaware of what hair restoration involves.  Many ask questions such as: Where does the hair come from? How long will the hair last? Is there surgery involved? How much does a hair transplant cost?  These are all commonly asked questions.  This site is set to answer all of these questions to further assist those seeking a solution to their hair loss.

 There is actually no new hair is grown or created for any hair restoration procedure.  In fact, hair transplants involve the redistribution of hair from the back and sides of the head (areas that are prone never to bald) to the balding or thinning areas of the top of the scalp.  Furthermore, since hairs that grow on the back and the sides of the head never bald, they will also never bald in their new locations.  This allows the transplanted hairs to grow permanently and thus, hair transplants can be considered a lifetime investment.

 The surgical component involved in most hair restoration procedures is minor.  For instance, the most commonly performed hair transplant procedure is the Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS) which involves taking a strip from the back and sides of the scalp for the harvesting of healthy hairs to be transplanted.  However, the incision made is not deep as it only penetrates the outer layers of tissue.  No bleeding occurs since the incision is cauterized immediately.  Furthermore, tiny pinprick sized incisions will be made for the hairs that will be transplanted leaving only temporary scabbing on the top of the scalp. 

Many things are to be considered when assessing cost for a hair transplant: the extent of hair loss, number of grafts required, hair characteristics and surgical expectations.  The cost of a hair transplant mainly depends on the number of grafts required.  For example, clinics will generally charge roughly 5 to 8 dollars per graft for the FUSS procedure.

 The search to find a solution for hair loss can be extensive.  This site has hopefully shed light on areas of uncertainty when it comes to hair transplants.