Hair Transplants: Surgical Treatment for Hair Loss

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What is a hair transplant?

Also called hair restoration or hair replacement, it’s usually for people who have already tried other hair loss treatments. Dermatologists (healthcare providers specializing in the skin) or plastic surgeons (healthcare providers specializing in reconstructive procedures) perform hair transplants.

Is a hair transplant available on the NHS?

A hair transplant is a procedure to move hair to an area that's thin or bald. It's not available on the NHS because it's cosmetic surgery. Having a hair transplant is a big decision. Find out as much as you can, so you know what to expect. Read more about deciding whether cosmetic surgery is right for you.

How do hair transplants work?

Hair transplants can produce hair growth by transplanting healthy follicles to a thinning or blending section of the head. They can be costly, depending on how many grafts are needed. Hair transplants are done to add more hair to an area on your head that may be thinning or balding.

Are hair transplants expensive?

They can be costly, depending on how many grafts are needed. Hair transplants are done to add more hair to an area on your head that may be thinning or balding. It’s done by taking hair from thicker parts of the scalp, or other parts of the body, and grafting it to the thinning or balding section of the scalp.

Can a hair transplant help with hair loss?

Hair transplant surgery is an increasingly popular procedure for treating hair loss. It involves transferring hair from one area of the scalp to another, typically from the back or side of the head to the front or top. Hair transplantation offers a permanent solution for hair loss, but it does require some time and patience.

What Is Hair Transplants

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-procedures/cosmetic-surgery/hair-transplant/
2. https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/hair/hair-transplant-surgery
3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21519-hair-transplant

Hair Transplants Information

1. https://bhns.org.uk/ccs_files/web_data/Hair%20Transplantation%20Patient%20Information%20Leaflet.pdf
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/hair-transplant