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Hair Transplants & Psychological Benefits

There is a quote from the NFL player Deion Sanders, “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good.” This can be interpreted as a good life begins with looking good. In a recent study that measured the Quality of Life in patients that suffered from Androgenetic Alopecia who were looking to have hair transplantation surgery, found that Deion’s words seemed true.

The study used a quality of life index to measure 120 participants’ life satisfaction before and after they had a hair transplantation procedure. What they found was patients suffering from male pattern baldness who had a hair transplant, it resulted in a greater psychological impact not only with their personal feelings but with the social response toward their problems. A hair transplant made those dealing with baldness look, and felt better and that made their lives better.

In 2008 a similar study was conducted that evaluated the psychological impact in men of hair loss due to male pattern baldness and in women that had generalized thinning and how under-going a hair transplant affected them. The study found that patients had hair loss and underwent hair transplant surgery experienced greater levels of happiness. Patients that experienced hair loss at an early age and were involved in an active social life were more prone to the negative side effect of being bald and they also seemed to reap the most benefit from having hair transplantation procedure. Their negative outlook seemed to be reversed after having the hair transplant surgery.

Considering that androgenic alopecia (hereditary pattern baldness) affects upwards to 50% of men and 10% of women worldwide, this study has inspiring implications. We know that a hair transplant can in fact not only improve the amount of hair someone can regain but also the quality of life for many patients increased greatly.

If you are considering a hair transplant, your first step is to schedule a hair and scalp consultation so we can access your hair loss conditions and see if you are a good candidate for a hair transplant procedure.

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FUE Hair Transplant: My Hair Is Back!

Like millions of men, my hair loss was gradual. It started out with just a few strands of hair on my pillow. As time went on, I would find more and more on my clothes as well. Then came a day when I looked at my hairbrush and noticed the amount of hair that had gathered on it. When you suddenly realize you’re losing your hair, it is hard to fully accept.

FUE Hair Transplants MenWhen I noticed my hair was receding, I started doing some research and that is how I came across Van Scoy Hair Clinics. I tried to find out as much as I could about the options available for hair restoration. I started to read a lot on FUE hair transplantation procedure. When I went for a hair and scalp analysis and consultation, I was told that my hair loss was in an advanced stage and topicals wouldn’t restore my hair as I wanted. I was told that I was a perfect candidate though for the FUE hair transplant procedure.

On the day of my hair transplant, I had already spoken with the surgeon and felt very confident and even excited. The surgeon was assisted by his staff as he began the process. They move individual follicular units that consist of 1 to 4 hairs each, one an area on my scalp, and it was strategically selected the placement of each individual follicular unit. The hairline was marked out in advance to re-create a look that would be impossible to detect that it wasn’t my original hairline.

I was awake during the procedure and I remember being surprised that I wasn’t in any pain. Even later that night I didn’t feel any discomfort and I was able to get back to doing the things I wanted. The whole procedure time took about a day. My donor area healed quickly and with the FUE transplant, I didn’t have the typical linear scar that would have with traditional hair transplant methods.

The FUE hair transplant method is like nothing done before. It is a much more pleasant experience for patients. A skilled surgeon can give you a hairline that is natural-looking and the end result of the transplant gives the ultimate success and patient satisfaction. Hair transplants today, through the FUE method are changing the way hair transplants are performed.

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Not Your Father’s Hair Transplant

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If your hair loss is something you have suffered with for a while, then you know exactly what it can do to your self-confidence. Today there are approximately 50 million men and 30 million women that suffer the effects of hair loss and baldness.

When you hear about hair transplants you may think of the old hair transplant techniques like the hair plugs of the ’90s. You may have just considered to just deal with your hair loss because of those old stereotypes. The new hair transplant techniques used today are nothing like those of the past.

No More Unsightly Hair Plugs

Old hair plugs are a thing of the past. Today’s procedures are minimally invasive and they have little to no discomfort. The hair you get is totally natural because it’s your own growing hair that is harvested from your scalp in what is called the donor area. The recovery time is minimal, and in most cases, a patient is ready to resume their everyday activities within days.

Modern Transplantation Techniques

There are two procedures that are used today that utilize the hair from your own head. FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant). Both take your naturally growing hair from your scalp, with the main difference between the two hair transplant surgical procedures being how the hair follicle are harvested.

The FUE procedure will harvest the hair follicles individually in random areas across the scalp with no tissue attached and then transplant the follicles individually. In FUT, also referred to as the strip method, a strip of tissue with attached hair follicles is harvested from a location typically in the back of the head. Each follicle is then transplanted. Both methods give you results that are more natural and superior looking than the old plug transplants.

Permanent and Natural Solutions

Hair transplants today are a permanent solution to hair loss. Once the hair follicle is transplanted, it will continue to grow just like it would have from the site it is harvested from. This transplanted hair can be treated just like you would the rest of your hair as far as styling, shampooing, and care. No different products are necessary for the care of transplanted hair follicles.

The Limitations

Because the transplanted hair comes from your own scalp, a hair transplant patient must have enough quantity and quality of naturally growing hair to be used. In most cases, the hair is taken from the back of the head but it can also be taken from the sides. These locations most often have a more abundant amount of hair. Unfortunately, if you are completely bald, a hair transplant would not be a procedure that would be able to be performed on you.

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Is Hair Restoration Surgery Right for You?

For many, hair restoration surgery has been an experience that was life-changing. If you are a good candidate, the procedure can improve your appearance and also your self-esteem and well-being. Before undergoing a hair transplant procedure, it’s important to set your expectations realistically as far as what you expect for the end result.

Male Hair Restoration - OhioEach individual has a limited amount of donor hair that can be used in a hair transplant procedure. If the donor hair isn’t used effectively and efficiently, then the end result won’t measure up to your expectations.

Having a number of small surgical procedures to slow down or stop the progression of hair loss may not be the best way to address thinning hair. Patient’s who still have a significant number of hairs on their scalp risk experiencing what is known as “shock loss.” This is a result of surgical trauma and it causes you to lose some of your remaining hair. It’s important for you as a patient to understand if you are a good candidate for a procedure before undergoing a hair transplantation procedure.

Studies have been done and they have come to show that there are five groups of individuals that are considered to be good candidates for hair restoration surgery.

  • Men and women who have suffered hair loss due to burns and/or trauma
  • Men and women who have suffered hair loss due to facelifts or other cosmetic surgical procedures
  • Men who suffer from ongoing hair loss because of androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness and have been losing their hair for 5 years or longer
  • Men who understand that, even if they take prescription medicines after their hair restoration procedure, the progression of hair loss may continue. However, they still have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure. In some cases, they must continue taking the same medication afterward.
  • Men who’ve been suffering from progressive hair loss for a number of years are interested in a restorative procedure that will add more hair to their scalp, and whose pattern baldness has stabilized

Most men and women like to assume they are going to keep their full head of hair. In reality, many of us are going to suffer some degree of hair loss or pattern baldness and that can be because of aging, genetics, or a number of lifestyle factors. We have witnessed many outstanding medical science achievements and advancements that have enabled us to restore our hair through surgical procedures. Those suffering from hereditary hair loss can get the benefits of restoring their hair.

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Hair Transplantation for the Young Patient

There are often times when you come across a young patient that is highly interested in having a hair transplant procedure. A young patient refers to an individual that is 25 years of age or younger. Great care must be taken in considering someone at this age for a hair transplant. Young patients must be made aware that hair is transplanted in bald or thinning areas, the hair loss of their existing native hair will continue and new thinning areas may be created which will require further procedures in the future.

male baldness cure ohioYoung patients are divided into 3 main types:

TYPE 1: Ηair loss in the temporal areas (Norwood Class 2 or 2A) 
A person in with this type of hair loss will begin to lose hair on their temples and they are often worried to replace the lost hair.

This is sometimes not the best solution. Hair loss will continue and by having a hair transplant into the temporal areas, it is possible that soon enough the hairline will begin to recede and the hair behind the transplanted temporal area will start to receding too. This can leave young patients with two patches of hair on the left and right temple. If that happens then the patient has no other options but to proceed with further surgeries to replace those empty areas or they would be left with a strange and unnatural look. It is important to examine the present condition of donor and recipient areas and a look at the family history of hair loss. This will help approximately predict the Norwood Scale that he might end up at in the future.A decision can be made to proceed once we know all the information.

TYPE 2:

  • Receding hairline & temporal areas (Norwood Class 3) 
  • Receding hairline & temporal areas and crown (Norwood Class 3V)
  • Receding hairline & temporal areas and top (Norwood Class 4 or 4A)

This type of young patient has reached a stage where they feel they are losing their youth, and there is a significant amount of hair that will be needed to replace the hair in these areas.

In this type of case, the family history of hair loss has to be examined in order to predict the final stage of baldness that could be reached.  We also need to investigate the quality of follicular units in the donor area. If it can be determined that the young patient is a potential Norwood Class 7, it is better to avoid the hair transplant surgery as the donor area may not offer enough to cover the potential baldness. If the patient is found to be a potential Norwood Class 5 or 6 then a hair transplant is possible but the individual must understand the limitations regarding hair density. If a high density is used to cover the front and crown areas, then there may not be enough in the donor area to maintain this high density with future balding. Because of this, a more conservative approach needs to be taken.Usually, young patients have a higher expectation as they have just recently lost their hair and are not willing to settle for anything less than what they once had. Before a hair transplant can be performed the patient must have realistic expectations or they will be unsatisfied with the results.

TYPE 3:

  • Receding top and crown (Norwood Class 5)
  • Receding top, crown, and back (Norwood Class 6)

This type of young patient has to have a lot of caution.This is the type of person that very well may end up in a high class 7 and a hair transplant is not recommended. We need to carefully examine the hair loss history from mother and fathers side and identify whether the patient has reached the final stage of hair loss or if the potential for hair loss in the future is possible. This is what when we would have them look into hair replacement as a solution. They can only replace their hair with a mature hairline, low density with the help of donor beard hair. Another option is to leave the crown area uncovered but still have a natural look.

These cases are looked at individually and advice is given according to parameters such as:

  • final expected stage of hair loss,
  • the density of the remaining donor,
  • quality of follicular units in the donor
  • and expectations.

At Van Scoy Hair Clinics we are very concerned about the correct approach to all of our patients and especially the young ones. We are committed to giving the correct advice.

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Cost of Transplants: A Good Investment

Like any good investment, the cost of hair transplants can yield pleasing returns. You would never expect to buy a Rolls-Royce for the same price as a mini-van. You would also never expect to feel the same driving one or attract the same attention. Revolutionary hair transplants are much the same, they are going to cost more initially, but they have the potential to produce high returns, especially in the areas of self-esteem and appearance.

Van Scoy Hair Clinic specializes in the most widely accepted procedures for hair loss in the market today. Just as not all cars are created equal, neither are all hair transplants professionals. The experts at Van Scoy Hair Clinic work with men and women everyday who are trying to solve their hair loss problems while managing their personal budgets. The cost of hair transplants varies by procedure. Hair Transplants can range anywhere from $4,000 to $20,000 dollars. The wide range of costs is because every patient and their needs are different. So, while one patient may require only a balding crown spot be grafted, another may need multiple procedures to transplant larger areas. The cost is based on the total number of hairs needed for the coverage area.

Other costs you may want to consider when deciding if hair transplants are right for you are anesthesia, medications and blood tests. Hair transplants are usually out-patient procedure and take place in the doctor’s office, saving you from additional hospital expenses.

A few factors to consider that do not show up on the invoice are the expenses saved over the long-term. Such expenses might include additional doctor’s visits, wigs and hair pieces. These expenses can add up over time and never really address your hair loss problem. Unlike hair transplants, which become your own growing hair, you will still be faced with the expense of hiding your problem under pricey hair pieces that will require replacement.

At Van Scoy Hair Clinic we understand that patients must weigh the costs and benefits of hair transplants before making a decision. That is why we make one decision easy for you, the initial consultation is completely FREE OF CHARGE, so you have nothing to lose by exploring the cost/benefit of hair transplants with a Van Scoy Hair Clinic expert. See the list of the Van Scoy locations to find one near you.

Call Van Scoy Hair Clinic today at 1-800-332-6341.

* Please consult a professional for advice.

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