The benefits of getting a hair transplant

Androgenetic alopecia, best known as baldness, is a condition that does not cause any harm, but may lead to severe self-esteem issues in those who have it. In today’s article, we will explain briefly what a hair transplant is and what are its benefits.

A hair transplant is a mild surgical procedure performed with the aid of local anesthesia. It does not require hospitalization, and it consists of extracting follicles from the donor site and transplanting them to the areas affected by hair loss. The results are natural-looking and undeniable, since the transplanted hair possesses genetic properties that prevent it from being affected by alopecia. 

The post-op period after a hair transplant is approximately one week. The first effects will be visible after about three months, and the final results after one year. The biggest benefits of undergoing a hair transplant are the following:  

A permanent solution 

There is no denying that, if the possibility of undergoing a hair transplant is being considered, it is because there are visible signs of hair loss. If, however, it is still a mild case of hair loss, other solutions may be on the table. There are pharmaceutical treatments, for instance, that stimulate blood flow on the scalp, so that nutrients may reach the hair follicles more easily and slow down the hair loss. Other products serve to limit the release of dihydrotestosterone, the hormone responsible for alopecia.

These kinds of treatments are temporary, since they only help delay hair loss, and their effectiveness depends on the degree of alopecia. These medications work on mild hair loss, but if the patient is facing a case of severe hair loss, it is necessary to look into more powerful alternatives, such as a hair transplant. 

Hair transplants are an effective solution against alopecia, since, as we mentioned before, the procedure grafts strong follicles in the areas where hair has been lost permanently. 

A safe procedure

Hair transplants are mild surgical procedures, which means that there is no need to hospitalize the patient or to administer any medications except for local anesthesia. The FUE technique requires shaving the patient’s donor site, but most men prefer for the entire head to be shaved, so that the hair will grow in a uniform manner throughout the head.

Natural-looking results

The transplanted hair is the patient’s own hair. After the hair transplant, the follicles will return to the scalp’s blood flow in order to receive the usual nutrients, only in a new location. It is this way that the patient gets their old appearance back.

Kaloni moves toward the future

Trichology advances constantly. There are always new developments in technology that help stop hair loss and increase growth. Experts are also considering the possibility of creating hair follicles outside the scalp and inventing new technology to eradicate androgenetic alopecia forever.

If you want your old appearance back, do not wait any longer, and get in touch with us.