Is Hair Transplant a necessity or just a fashion?

As we hold many issues in our lives we find that there are also solutions to them each and every day. When something is really a burden to us we shall go an extra mile to work things out. These days everyone wants to look their best and you find that people can do anything for that. Baldness in men and hair problems in women is a big issue resulting from genetics, changing weather, diseases, and some people want an improved look hence going in for a hair transplant.

What is a hair transplant?

A hair transplant is a surgical technique that involves moving hair follicles from a part of the body known as the donor site to a balding part of the body known as the recipient site. This procedure is known as the Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). It can be done by removing a single strip of skin and hair or removing the follicles individually from one part of the body to where the bald is located. The number of grafts needed depend on the size of the area affected.

Hair Transplant in India

India is well known for its affordable and a variety of medical services. Many people acquire medical visas annually to India. Both the local and foreign patients have benefited from a number of medical services and hair transplant is one of them. The price varies from the type of treatment required and the doctor one approaches

Types/Methods of Hair Transplant

There are mainly two common methods of Hair Transplant namely; FUT and FUE but there is also another one called Scalp Reduction.

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). This is one of the most successful hair transplantation methods used today since it makes the hair look natural and function just like the natural hair. This highly reduces the risk of hair damage that is common in hair transplants.

Follicular Hair Extraction (FUE). This method is quite similar to FUT but the difference is this method hair follicles are individual harvest from the donor area without removal of a complete strip.

Scalp Reduction of Hair Transplant. This is one of the earliest hair transplant method used. Today it is used in combination with other hair transplant procedures.

Necessity of Hair Transplant

It is not a fashion, it is a necessity where need be and here are the advantages of Hair Transplant.

  • The donor is you yourself
  • It can be cost effective rather than the artificial methods which may not help
  • There is uniform distribution and the follicular distribution remains intact
  • It has saved relationships. This is especially on the side of men
  • The operation is same. The procedure can be managed by anesthesia incase of phobia
  • It builds self esteem and confidence.
  • Treatment is without any big or major wounds

Conclusion

Hair Transplantation is a necessity and not just a fashion as many would assume. It has helped many today. The most important factor is to see a good doctor for this problem.

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