Hair transplant surgery is also called hair loss surgery or hair restoration surgery.
People also refer to hair transplantation as “getting hair implants” or “having a hair transplant.”
Deciding to have one of these elective surgical procedures is a personal decision.
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The degree of thinning or baldness is measured using different scales for men and women.
How Does a Hair Transplant Work?
On average, each transplanted hair graft contains two strands of hair.
Each unit contains one to four hair follicles.
Who Isn’t a Good Candidate for Hair Transplant Surgery?
Not everyone is a good candidate for hair transplant surgery.
Typically, hair transplant costs are based on the number of grafts.
People traveling overseas to save money on hair restoration surgery is a popular example ofmedical tourism.
When traveling internationally for elective cosmetic surgery, ensure the destination is safe and your surgeon is well-accredited.
During the procedure, local anesthesia is administered to minimize pain.
When Do You See Hair Transplant Results?
The follicles start to regrow in about three to four months.
As people age, male- or female-pattern baldness may progress.
Summary
Deciding to have a hair transplant is a very personal decision.
Hair restoration surgery is expensive and unaffordable for many.
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