Many may believe that baldness, or just a case of minor hair thinning, is something that men have to just get used to and learn to live with. However, is it just incidental and anecdotal banter when, particularly men, are at the full front end of those somewhat insensitive jokes? Moreover, research is showing that there are some devastating psychological effects that are presenting themselves when it comes to the subject of hair thinning, which is why the subject of hair transplants will always be one that is at the very forefront of many a conversation. But do hair transplants actually work and deliver what they promise?
Well, the great news for anyone that’s suffering hair loss, is that times have definitely evolved beyond the days of stereotypical bad hair transplants! Hair transplantation is not only more widely available, but it is also now totally acceptable to consider when faced with those possibly dreaded episodes of hair loss.
One of the burning questions that is commonly asked regarding any surgery related to hair loss, is “Do Hair Transplants Work?”… and given that the subject matter is a psychologically sensitive yet common one, it’s a question that will always be frequently raised.
How do hair transplants work?
During a typical hair transplantation procedure, follicular units (groups of 1-4 hairs) are taken from what is commonly known as the permanent zones. These zones are frequently found at the rear or sides of the scalp and are generally more populated by naturally growing hair follicules. Once accumulated, they are then implanted, in small follicular units or groups, into the recipient problem areas for future growth.
Albeit that an actual hair transplant is a relatively speedy process, it will be a substantially longer process before a final and satisfactory result is achieved. Initially there will be a recovery period, however assuming that our aftercare guidelines are followed, the scalp tends to heal very quickly.
It’s quite common for patients to experience hair loss within the first three months of surgery. It’s also a common fact that there will be, on average, between 5 and 20% of follicles that simply don’t adapt to their new environment. However after approximately 12 months, the host environment should begin to adjust and adapt, and growth normally returns to it’s natural process which will produce a healthy growth of hair as intended.
The bottom line is that hair transplants DO work, when executed by a skilled physician in a manner that suits the needs of the patient. If you want to restore a more youthful appearance, there is quite simply, no more effective method available.