Are you considering a hair transplant? Transplants are more and more popular because they are currently the only way to restore your hair that grows naturally.

This type of surgery removes genetically non-bald hair follicles (usually on the back of the head and on the sides of the head) and surgically transplanted into a bald area (such as the top of the head or the front hairline). Transplanted hair is not genetically programmed to be shed. So most of that transplanted hair will continue to grow for a lifetime, giving you fuller hair and a more youthful look.

This has obvious advantages over other hair loss treatments. For example, it’s a one-time cost – you don’t have to worry about gels, special shampoos, or lotions for the rest of your life. You also don’t have to take prescription hair loss medications, which can have serious side effects.

Are corn sources your options when considering surgery? This article explains the different types of hair transplant and their benefits. The final decision is of course up to you – and a good surgeon can advise you on which type of surgery is best for your particular case.

1 FUT – Follicular unit transplant

It is the most popular type of transplant. It is also called FUSS (Follicular Unit Strip Surgery) or Strip method and has been around for a long time.

This method removes a narrow band of hair at the back of your scalp (where you don’t tend to thin out). The grafts of the band are then separated and implanted in the bare areas. The donor area is closed with seams or staples. These will be eliminated or absorbed within a few days.

Depending on several factors, you may have a small scar (covered by your growing hair) in the donor area. The approximate downtime can range from 1 week to a month depending on the situation, your recovery, etc.

The advantage of this type of surgery is that it can usually transplant multiple grafts in one session – the results can therefore be dramatic. In addition, the cost per transplant is cheaper than the following FUE method.

2 FUE – Extraction of follicular units

It is a more recent technique that some doctors (not all) offer. Each hair follicle is harvested separately from the back and sides of the head. Then each hair follicle is transplanted into the bald area. No scalpel band is cut or deeply operated on with this method.

The advantages are that you get less scarring with this method and the recovery time can be shorter. This is a good method for some people who want “touch ups” because they lose their hair over time.

The downside is that it tends to be more expensive as it takes more work and you also can’t do that many hair transplants per session.

3 Scar revision and / or graft revision

This is for people who have had poor results from a previous transplant and want to fix them. With the new methods used today (smaller, finer hairs are harvested and transplanted), surgeons can repair and repair a bad transplant or a hairline that was not done well ago.

In addition, some people can have a large scar following FUT surgery. Maize now they want to keep their hair very short – so they want to hide the scar as much as possible. This method usually involves transplanting the hair in the scar line to camouflage the scar line (the hair does not grow in the scar line – this is why it is visible).

This presents a product that if bad hair transplant is embarrassing, you can fix bad hair transplant with the right surgeries. The downside is that it can be more expensive than either of the two methods above.

So here are your options when you are considering a hair transplant. Again, your doctor can tell you which method is best for your particular situation. Regardless of what you choose, I recommend that you take plenty of time to research all of your options before making the final decision.