Are Frontal Hair Transplants Worth The Investment?

Hair loss is a persistent problem for many men and can be both embarrassing and emotionally debilitating. Many experts claim that nearly 70% of men will eventually have to deal with some level of baldness or receding hairline. Because most men consider (or believe others consider) a full head of hair a sign of attractiveness and vitality. Fortunately, a frontal hair transplant may be a potential solution to the problem. This article will discuss how they work, whether they are worth the cost and a few tips that you can use if you decide to invest in a hair transplant.

How The Surgery Works

Hair loss typically happens when the follicles that produce hair begin to shrink in size. This shrinkage in the hair follicles is caused by the hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). You may notice that when most men go bald, they still have a ring of hair around the sides and back of their head. It is believed that the follicles that produce this hair around the sides and back of the head are unaffected by DHT.

When doing a frontal hair transplant, skin from the sides and back of the head are surgically removed. Then, the follicles in the skin are extracted and transplanted into the frontal tissue that has experienced hair loss. Because the transplanted follicles are not affected by the hormone DHT, they can often begin growing hair again.

Are The Benefits Worth The Cost?

The surgical procedure to remove the skin from the sides and back of a person's head, extract the follicles from the tissue and reinsert them into the frontal areas that have lost hair can cost as little as $4,000 and as much as $20,000. The price is largely dependent upon how extensive the hair loss is and the amount of surgery required to replace it. Also, the recovery period after undergoing surgery, during which you will experience things such as redness and irritation, can last up to 4 weeks.

So, are they worth the cost and discomfort? Ultimately, your decision depends on how important a full head of hair is to your personal and business life as well as your financial circumstances. While many feel the investment is far too much, others feel it is a small price to pay for a higher self-image.

A Few Tips

Because they're expensive and require a recovery period, you need to consider a few tips before going through the procedure.

• Try to speak with others who have gone through the entire process. They can prepare you with the proper expectations.
• Choose your surgeon carefully. The procedure required talent and not all professional areequally-talented.
• Learn what you need to do to properly care for your hair and scalp after the surgery. Consider vitamins, dietary habits and special shampoos.

Conclusion

Frontal hair transplants offer another chance at a full head of hair for those who have gone bald prematurely. Whether the procedure is right for you depends on your personal circumstances and perspective about your personal and business life. In the end, if you decide to invest in a hair transplant, make sure you consider the cost, the recovery period and any special needs that your scalp and hair may have after the procedure is completed. A new head of hair may be just what the doctor ordered.

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