Hair Transplant
Another type of hair loss control is hair transplant. This is the surgical removal of your hair, usually from the back and the sides (donor areas) and implanted into the tiny incisions made by the surgeon in the balding area/s. Although painful, this is already quite popular nowadays and a fairly routine surgical procedure, since the implanted hair becomes permanent, just likes your original hair when you were younger. The latest technique is called microscopic follicular unit grafting, which is far superior to other techniques because hair appears natural-looking and even indistinguishable from original hair growth. This new technique avoids the “corn row” or “dolls’ hair” appearance when larger grafts are used, such as the early hair surgery techniques. Hair will regrow 6 to 12 weeks after the operation and will continue to grow for a lifetime with the proper care.
Site 1: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com
This is the number one site maintained by and for all previous hair transplant patients worldwide and tries to see through all the hype surrounding hair transplant surgeries. Maybe this site was put up by some patients who had been had in the past with surgeons who failed to deliver on the promised results. This is intended for those planning to undergo hair transplants and avoid the usual pitfalls of making a wrong choice or a wrong decision. The site contains useful information and tips on what hair transplant procedure is best suited for you. Better, it has a directory of pre-screened hair surgeons and recommends those with proven medical track records.
Site 2: www.doctordenton.com
This is the private website of Dr. Denton for his practice. This site also contains additional information related to hair restoration surgery, surgery costs, clinical follow-ups, and also alternatives to hair surgery. Dr. Andrew Denton is actually a facial cosmetic, liposuction, and hair restoration surgeon based in Canada. Further, his site details the costs associated with hair surgery, including the modes of payment available like credit cards and debit cards. He even has ties with an outside financial institution for patients who qualifies and wish to avail of a financing/amortization plan. What’s more, his cost quotation includes already all costs associated with the operation and is intended for the entire year – from initial consultation up to postoperative checkups.
Site 3: http://www.hairtransplantcosts.com
This site adequately explains the various kinds of hair transplant surgical procedures. Additionally, it also delves into other aspects of the surgery, such as explaining the composition of the total cost involved, a price comparison between several surgeons, and finally selecting the surgeon you think is best for you. The site further discusses other treatment options and their advantages. The section “Explaining the Costs” also contains some salient and important advice, foremost of which is that an expensive surgeon does not necessarily mean that the procedure will give the best results. Lastly, the section “Price Comparison of Surgeons” does not really give sufficient information for a potential patient to make an informed choice, since procedures can vary wildly, depending on the amount of hair loss restoration that is needed.
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