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Hair transplantation or repair plugs are a fairly radical
solution to hair loss but a genuine alternative to toupees/wigs and other options in the form of drugs and topical creams/lotions. Essentially, the hair to be transplanted is taken
from the 'healthy' part of the scalp and is then moved or transplanted to the
balding areas of the head where hair loss has already occurred. The transplanted hair can take from 3 to 6 months to grow.
The biggest problem with this hair loss treatment 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 a great altenative and especially
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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Other areas of hairloss in this section you may be interested in:
Inherited Male "Pattern" baldness
What Men need to know about hair and hair loss
Female genetic thinning
Poor Diet Leads to thinning Hair
Lotions and potions
Treatments for baldness: Prescriptions and pharmaceuticals
Hair replacement: Transplant and single hair micrographs
Non-surgical hair replacement: Wigs and hairpieces
Menopause and hair loss
All other causes of hair loss
Hair loss in Pregnancy
Prescription medication and its links to hair loss
Alopecia defined
Laser treatment for hair loss
Hair Loss in Children and Adolescents
The Trichologist - your hair loss specialist, find out more
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