Hair Transplant

A Hair Transplant is a surgical procedure for the replacement of hair loss. Very small mini- and micro-plugs of skin, containing one to five hairs, are used which a natural looking result. Unlike the original large plugs, this modern technique does not produce very thick or dense hair growth and, in many cases, hair transplantation is undetectable.

Types of hair loss that respond best to type hair replacement are androgenetic hair loss in men which is the most common type of baldness. Hair loss due to accidents and operations also responds well to this surgical procedure.

Hair plugs are taken from the back or sides of the scalp where the hair is less likely to fall out. These plugs are then transferred to the bald areas. A series of transplants are required to give a progressive increase in hair volume. Hair regrowth occurs in the area from which the hair plug was taken for transplantation so there is no thinning appeareance in those areas either.

A Hair Transplant proceudure must be carried out by a specialist dermatologist for assurance of an acceptable cosmetic results. Many hair clinics offer hair transplantation. However, specialist dermatologists are best qualified to properly advise about this surgery, as they generally have the most knowledge about hair in health and disease.

Even in age-related hair loss and inherited forms of hair loss which are difficult to reverse, this hair loss treatment may prevent further loss.

To get professional advice for a Hair Transplant see you general practitioner first who will then refer you to a plastic surgeon and make sure you consider all other non surgical options available.