For men or women concerned about hair loss, a hair transplant might be the answer.
This surgical procedure can provide natural results that even stylists do not detect.
The procedure is much easier, with many treatments done on an outpatient basis with a local anesthesia.
Many patients are pleasantly surprised the minimal discomfort involved in the hair transplant process.
The best way to ensure positive results is to choose a surgeon who is experienced in the procedure and can provide evidence of their results through before and after photos and patient testimonials.
While men are the typical candidates for a hair transplant, women who are experiencing male pattern baldness -- baldness in concentrated areas of the scalp -- can also benefit from the procedure.
Success will be dependent in part on the degree of baldness that the patient has experienced and the availability of transplant hair on the sides and back of the head.
Your doctor should schedule a consultation prior to treatment where you can discuss your expectations for the surgery and your doctor can take a complete medical history and advise you on the process and the recovery time.
Newer types of hair transplant procedures allow follicular units to be transplanted to bare areas of the scalp, allowing new hair to actually grow from the scalp quite naturally.
This type of hair transplant can either be done with a strip method that takes a section of follicular units and transplants them, or a punch technique that removes the follicular units individually, leaving small holes in the scalp that will heal within a day or two.
The type of hair transplant done will depend on your extent of baldness and your doctor's preference.