People experiencing hair loss seek different ways to recover their lost hair. Depending on the cause of the hair loss, different methods exist. Hair transplants are becoming a more preferred method to recover lost hair caused by genetics.
Hair loss caused by genetics usually results from the action of a testosterone byproduct on hair follicles on the scalp. This byproduct (dihydrotestoerone) usually affects hair follicles on the top of the scalp causing them to shrink. Since most of the products available today cannot recover the shrunk follicles, hair transplants are the remaining best option. Before going for a transplant, here are some things to consider.
The first thing to consider is the extent of your hair loss. Hair loss can be characterized as early shedding or advanced hair loss. It is easier to work on early shedding since you still have a lot of hair on your head. This however doesn’t mean that hair transplants cannot be successfully undertaken on people with advanced hair loss.
Secondly, you need to consider which part of your scalp (donor site) will be used to source the hair follicles for transplant. While this is mostly left to the doctor to decide, you need to consider how you will deal with the recovery of this part as well as possible scarring.
Like with many surgeries, you will need to consider measures you will take to ensure successful recovery. You might be needed to take special care of the transplants for some weeks to prevent damage which will make the exercise useless. Keep this in mind before surgery.
Finally, you need to consider the cost of the hair transplant. While it has become cheaper than it was sometime back, cheap doesn’t necessarily mean best. Ensure that you find a qualified doctor who will do a good job for the money that you can afford.
