Hair Transplantation To Treat Male-Pattern Baldness Is Unrealistic; Chronic Condition Is Controllable but Incurable

Males suffering from baldness may consider getting a hair transplant. However, an expert warned that there are many things to consider before getting one.

Hair Transplantation for Male-Pattern Baldness

Turkey has become the hair transplantation capital of the world. For men planning to travel there for a hair transplant, Dr. Rodriguez Feliz said you should consider potential long-term sequels after the procedure. In other words, it's not a one-and-done solution for hair loss, Haute Living reported.

Feliz shared some thoughts about hair transplantation to help patients make informed decisions and avoid risky or substandard results.

The fact that male-pattern baldness is a chronic issue is the most important thing to keep in mind when dealing with it. It is treatable yet incurable, much like diabetes. Planning for the future rather than merely considering the current state of hair loss is necessary while treating the problem. It is impractical to treat hair loss as a one-time thing.

When assessing someone for a hair transplant, several factors need to be taken into account, including age, the type and severity of hair loss, the quality of the hair shaft, the density of the hair follicles, the ability to form new post-op maintenance habits, and the person's current and desired hairstyle.

For hair transplantation to produce long-lasting effects, planning is essential. Planning is vital for preserving your hair over the long run. Short-term graft survival and density are necessary for dramatic before-and-after results.

Hair Transplant Warning

With a one-and-done therapy for hair loss, the depletion of hair transplants from the donor site becomes a serious issue. The number of grafts you have in your scalp is fixed, and patients who get hair transplants are often young, and hair loss may continue.

Only a 2 cm reduction in the hairline might use up over half of the grafts from the donor location in a single session. The patient will get permanent hair grafts at the front but may still go bald in the back if there are insufficient donor hairs for future treatments.

The best way to treat male-pattern alopecia is to keep your existing hair, add some volume to regions that are thinning before they go entirely bald, and keep enough donor site grafts for future surgeries. Male-pattern hair loss treatment is essentially similar to treating a chronic illness; discipline, consistency, and baby steps will produce better results than a one-time fix.

What Is Male Pattern Baldness?

According to Health Direct, hair loss and thinning that affects the hairline and top (crown) of the head are symptoms of male pattern baldness. Up to one in two males over 40 suffer from this condition, making it fairly common.

The majority of the time, male pattern baldness is hereditary (genetic) and cannot be prevented. It can be managed, and hair loss can be decreased with a few medical procedures. But check with your doctor if they are appropriate for you.

There are numerous commercials for baldness "miracle treatments." However, they can be pricey and are often not effective.

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