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This is a fairly radical
solution but is a genuine alternative. Essentially, hair is taken
from the 'healthy' part of the scalp and is transplanted to the
balding areas. The hair can take up to 3 to 6 months to grow.
The biggest problem is the fact that there are really two types
of hair on the head. That which is genetically susceptible to
falling out and that which is not.
When you transfer non-genetically
affected hair, the problem is that it will outlive the genetically
affected hair around it. To get the most out of this treatment
it is best to supplement it with pharmaceutical preparations such
as minoxidil and finasteride.
This type of treatment is also very
suitable for people who have lost part of their hair in accidents
(e.g. through chemical or heat burning) as it replaces hairless
patches with your own hair. It is also effective for patchy alopecia,
where there is still some of the original hair to transplant.
Single hair micrographs is the current surgical treatment of choice
and you need to talk to a qualified transplant surgeon. Your local
trichologist
can help ensure
you find the right one.
We have put together a series
of articles that will give you the full picture on this topic.
We would also like to welcome Dr Alan Baumann M.D
to our panel of professionals. Alan is an expert on all matters
to do with hair loss in both women and men, and we look forward
to featuring his articles in various areas across VirtualHairCare.com:
Surgical
Hair Restoration: Micrograft Repair of Previous Plug-Type Hair
Transplants.
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