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1. What is hair transplantation and does it really works?
Originally developed in the 1930’s, hair transplant surgery has come a long way since its conception. When it became popular in the 60’s and 70’s, hair
transplantation was unrefined and the technique utilized large hair grafts produced by round punches. This often led to the sparse plugged look
associated with hair transplants.
Today’s hair transplant surgeons use micro-grafts and follicular unit transplantations that are virtually indistinguishable even by professional
hairdressers.
Hair transplantation always begins with your healthy donor hair. It is simple: If you do not have the donor hair then you do not have the hair that can be transplanted.
This donor hair is located on the sides and back of the head and is resistant to balding, allowing it to continue to grow throughout your lifetime. Most men suffering from
standard male pattern baldness will have a healthy donor area.
In follicular unit hair transplantations, a small section of tissue is removed from the donor area and is broken down under magnification. This is where modern hair
transplant surgeons show their true artistry. Follicular units grow in groups of 1-4 hairs. By keeping this composition intact, your hair transplant mimics real life.
Hair transplant surgeons reproduce with micro-grafts exactly how hair grows in nature. Each hair is different and an experienced hair transplantation surgeon can make sure
the hairs are transplanted in areas where they are best suited. For example, certain hair groupings belong at the hairline, while others belong at the crown of the head.
Different clinics use different methods and technology to achieve results. For your hair transplantation you will want to keep in mind that you are
maximizing hair growth, ensuring naturalness, and minimizing trauma to the scalp. With any surgery there will be scars, but a good surgeon can keep that
scarring to minimum, and more importantly, undetectable. When done correctly your hair transplantation is a customized experience; it is living hair that you can style like
you would before your hair loss.
2. How do I find out
if I am a hair transplantation candidate?
The only way to know if you are a candidate for a hair transplantation is to attend a confidential consultation. A qualified consultant can educate you on
hair loss and the methods of treating it, and can then evaluate your personal situation. From this, the determination will be made as to your candidacy.
In determining your candidacy, we consider:
* Age
* Number of grafts required to meet your expectations
* Density of donor hair
* Color of hair
* Skin complexion
* Texture of hair
* Future hair loss projections
3. What is the approximate cost?
As with any procedure, cost is an important part of the research process. However, it should not be the sole deciding factor. All hair
surgeries are custom-tailored, and planned out to fit each patient's individual requirement producing results that last a lifetime.
Because each patient's hair loss is unique, as are their expectations, the only way to understand the total cost of your own surgery is through an
educational appointment with a qualified consultant.
You will hear of clinics charging by the graft, by the hair and even by the session, so it can be hard to really compare prices. However, price per graft
means nothing unless you know how many hairs you get in each graft and the depth of experience of the doctor.
Different hair restoration surgeons can perform a different number of micro-grafts per session. At a consultation, our specialists can break the
cost down into grafts or hairs.
Financing can be arranged for this surgery.
4. Is a hair transplantation even necessary with things like Finasteride and Minoxidil on the market?
While Finasteride and Minoxidil have been proven to regrow hair, they will not grow all your hair back. Unfortunatley, they tend to fall short of many patients' expectation. Their greatest benefit seems to be in slowing down hair loss.
It becomes repeatedly apparent that the best route for Finasteride and Minoxidil is as a complement to a hair transplantation. They provide the ideal enhancement for the results.
5. Where are your clinics located?
We have offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne.
Please free call us at 1300-733-092 or complete a simple form below for a free & no-obligation confidential consultation.
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