Hair Transplantation Basics
Pattern baldness is generally classified utilizing the Hamilton-Norwood scale, which is determined on a scale from I (least amount of loss) to VII (most amount of lost).
This classification was first introduced by Dr.
James Hamilton in the 50's and later updated by Dr.
O'Tar Norwood in the 70's.
Knowing your scale type can be beneficial when meeting with a doctor or transplant associate.
Sometimes termed Hair Transplantation, Hair Replacement or Hair Restoration is a medical procedure from which donor hair is taken from the back of the scalp and grafted into the balding area of the head.
The donor hair is isolated into single-hair grafts or two-hair grafts which are then transplanted into the balding area.
This procedure allows a skilled doctor to create a natural looking hairline at the forehead and cover large balding areas of the scalp.
Most of the donor hair grows as normal within the balding area.
More than one procedure is usually needed and can be costly from $2,000 to $20,000.
Post procedure drugs, such as Propecia are needed for the lifetime of the patient.
The most important aspect of this treatment is finding a doctor you not only respect, but trust.
When spending this amount of money and having the results visible to everyone, you do not want to go for a budget doctor.
Ask questions, research, try and view actual patients.
Most people who have had their hair successfully cosmetically transformed by a doctor are more than willing to show the results to a future patient.
Ask the transplant surgeon if any former patients are willing to show their results to you in person.
Take caution and Research, Research, Research.
Does the surgical establishment belong to the Better Business Bureau, do they have any previous or current law suits, has the doctor's license been revoked in any states, all questions that can be answered with just a few clicks of the mouse.
This classification was first introduced by Dr.
James Hamilton in the 50's and later updated by Dr.
O'Tar Norwood in the 70's.
Knowing your scale type can be beneficial when meeting with a doctor or transplant associate.
Sometimes termed Hair Transplantation, Hair Replacement or Hair Restoration is a medical procedure from which donor hair is taken from the back of the scalp and grafted into the balding area of the head.
The donor hair is isolated into single-hair grafts or two-hair grafts which are then transplanted into the balding area.
This procedure allows a skilled doctor to create a natural looking hairline at the forehead and cover large balding areas of the scalp.
Most of the donor hair grows as normal within the balding area.
More than one procedure is usually needed and can be costly from $2,000 to $20,000.
Post procedure drugs, such as Propecia are needed for the lifetime of the patient.
The most important aspect of this treatment is finding a doctor you not only respect, but trust.
When spending this amount of money and having the results visible to everyone, you do not want to go for a budget doctor.
Ask questions, research, try and view actual patients.
Most people who have had their hair successfully cosmetically transformed by a doctor are more than willing to show the results to a future patient.
Ask the transplant surgeon if any former patients are willing to show their results to you in person.
Take caution and Research, Research, Research.
Does the surgical establishment belong to the Better Business Bureau, do they have any previous or current law suits, has the doctor's license been revoked in any states, all questions that can be answered with just a few clicks of the mouse.
