Hair Transplants
There are 2 major options when considering hair transplant surgery. These are as follows:
- Follicular Unit Extension (FUE) - each hair follicle is removed individually from the back of the neck or side of the head since these areas are not prone to hair loss. Because there are no scalpels or cutting, there is very little scar formation and less recovery time
- Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS) - the strips of donor follicles are taken from the back of the neck of the individual and placed anywhere in the desired balding region.
Both of these procedures are permanent and will continue to grow in their new location for the rest of the person's life.
A persons crown can be particularly challenging for several reasons. First, the hair in this region of the head tends to be in a swirling pattern. Secondly, since it’s a rather large area, finding suitable donors may be a challenge. 2 possible solutions include transplanting to achieve a less dense result or using a Follicular Unit Extension (FUE), which was explained earlier.
The cost of surgery varies, but one must remember that no two heads are alike so neither are the costs. The cost is largely based on the number of follicular units of grafts to be placed in the balding area. Determining the number of follicular units is based on the extent of hair loss, the balding pattern, and the desired density and thickness.
Make sure you review the animation center below to learn more about some of the different hair transplant procedures available.
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