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Hair thinning is an ever-present problem. Over the years, people have developed all kinds of devices and treatments to restore or regrow hair. Hair loss treatments have changed and adapted over the years as we learn about the causes of hair loss and develop technologies that offer better, more effective treatments. such a treatment hair transplant surgery.
When someone mentions a hair transplant, you may think of Barbie doll-like hairpins from the 60s and 70s. Surgeons took large hair grafts from part of the scalp and transplanted them into thinned areas to fill them in. The process left gaps between these hair “plugs” and the results were unnatural, very noticeable, and looked like a doll. a bad haircut But it was the best treatment available at the time, so many people embraced it despite its flaws.
In the 80s and 90s, when smaller hair grafts began to be used, transplants began to develop, but still could not produce a completely natural look. Then, in the early 2000s, new technologies and techniques were introduced that revolutionized hair transplant surgery. And today surgeons can now apply micrografts as small as 1-2 hairs per graft, producing completely undetectable results. Hair transplants done today look so beautiful and natural that many famous names that you can’t even imagine have hair transplants.
Today’s precision tools and advanced techniques are how the magic happens in transforming a bald spot into healthy growing natural looking hair. Follicles are removed from the donor site and then sorted by how many hairs come out of each follicle. In this way, the surgeon can map their location to ensure even distribution and growth. The sensitivity of the procedure also minimizes scarring at donor sites so they are also undetectable. You can shape and cut it any way you want before anyone gets smarter, unless you choose to tell them.
Thanks to the developments in hair transplant surgery, you can return to work in a week and the crusts should disappear in about 7-12 days. The procedure is relatively painless. The only discomfort you should feel is from the first injections to numb your scalp for surgery. Painkillers can be used for the next few days until our scalp returns to normal. There will be some swelling initially, so it’s best to schedule the procedure so that you don’t have to go to the office right away.
You don’t have to worry about losing your transplanted hair. Follicles from donor sites are genetically different from those found naturally on the top of your head. Planted follicles are not as prone to thinning and shedding as existing follicles. You need to be proactive about the health of the rest of your hair to ensure it stays thick and strong for years to come.
If you are ready to find a permanent solution to your hair loss, schedule a private and free consultation with our relevant hair loss experts. Hair Transplantation Institute. We will evaluate your hair loss and discuss your hair transplant options that look and feel so natural that you may forget that your hair was once thin. Call 612-588-HAIR (4247) for a private, free consultation. You can find us in Bloomington, MN at 8030 Old Cedar Ave S Ste 202.