Is hair transplant surgery safe?

Hair transplant surgery has gained popularity lately. This is because it is the most effective restorative procedure of reversing baldness. The procedure is most popular among older adults who want to reverse their baldness and look younger. Although, the procedure is most popular among older adults, anyone can do it. However, it can only be done by a qualified professional.

What it involves

During hair transplant surgery, your doctor will take donor hair from one part of the body and the hair plugs are transplanted onto your head. The hair to be transplanted is carefully selected to ensure that it will continue to grow on the head scalp.

The most preferred hair is the hair in and around your arms and thighs. This is because this hair is usually soft and grows well on the head. When the hair is transplanted, it is designed to serve as filler hair in the areas where hair is thinning.

Points to consider

Before undertaking a hair transplant, it is good to consult with your dermatologist. By consulting with the dermatologist, you will be able to ascertain the cause of your baldness. The cause of the baldness could be because of hormonal imbalances, nutritional problems, or just as a skin disorder which can be rectified by hormone replacement therapy or use of skin creams.
In short, visiting a dermatologist will ensure that you do not undergo the costly hair transplant while you would have rectified the problem using cheaper methods such as skin creams and hormone replacement therapy.

Conclusion

Hair transplant surgery is not the only solution to baldness—you can cut the hair or design it in such a way that the bald head enhances your appearance. However, if you feel that the only remedy to your baldness is hair transplant surgery, then go for it. Only ensure that the transplant is done by a qualified doctor.

Also, ensure that the hair is obtained from the right location (arm and thigh), and it is of the right texture. Finally, remember that after the hair transplant surgery, you will not have a head full of hair. Instead, the transplanted hair will only act as a filler hair in the thinning hairlines.