Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Review of problems with hair transplant surgery






Hair loss makes men insecure which in turn makes them vulnerable. In my opinion, these hair transplant factories are opportunists and they are experts at selling the illusion of a youthful appearance through a full head of hair.

Baldness and hair loss are devastating for everyone. If you have ever considered hair transplantation surgery, or undergone a hair transplant procedure than consider these things Mini-grafts, micro-grafts, and mega-sessions promise natural hairlines that will last a lifetime. From the photo's above you can see the result hair transplant surgeons don't tell you about. Hair transplants have become a top choice for men suffering from hair loss, receding hairlines, thinning crowns, and male pattern baldness.Medically speaking, hair loss treatment is also known as Alopecia Treatment. The truth about transplants may surprise you. spanding lot of money hair transplant is nothing but waste.The before and after photos in their ads were very impressive but they r hiding the truth from u . after u have hair transplant u will notice:

#no growth in the transplanted hair


#low growth of hairs


#incresea in the volume of hair#The hairs that did grow from the procedure were cosmetically insignificant.


# ur consulted docter have no explanation for ur condition after transplant or they will suggest u to have another transplant which is total losss .


Very rarely does an individual experience the type of results shown in the before and after promotions

#Make sure you ask your transplant physician what his policy is when the grafts don't grow

#What will he offer if there is not enough donor hair left to "redo" a poor transplant result.

#Please be aware that these results happen far more often than any transplant surgeon would like to admit
risks in hair transplants:

problems and complications of hair graft transplantation related articles
The risks of hair graft transplantation fall into two groups: those that are seen in all operations and those that are unique or special for this operation. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in feeling. The main problems specifically associated with this operation are: the need for multiple operations, the scars which can stretch, a poor result and numbness.


Bleeding:it is most common to see bleeding from the donor site, which may ooze for several hours after surgery. Slight oozing may also occur around the graft recipient sites.In rare cases firm compression bandages or even surgery may be needed to stop the bleeding.



Scarring: sometimes the scar at the donor site on the back of the head may stretch or become noticable This may be due to a large amount of hair being removed or damage to adjacent hair follicles.

sensory changes: some patients experience numbness while others may have an increased sensitivity to pain. These problems usually resolve but persistent pain may suggest a neuroma has formed and further surgery may be needed.

Arteriovenous fistula: several months after surgery a swelling that pulses may be felt on the back of the head. This can represent an abnormal joining together of veins and arteries in the area. Further surgery may be needed. In the grafted area, the donor site, several problems may occur and produce a poor result.

With older techniques and larger plugs an abnormal "pluggy" appearance can develop. This may resemble doll's hair. At its worst the grafts and scars may make a cobblestone appearance. In large plugs the center of the graft may thin or atrophy and lose hair, this produces a donut like appearance with a central, depressed, hairless area surrounded by hair.
Sometimes the graft may sink below the surrounding skin and appear depressed.
When slits are used without removal of bald scalp the addition of grafted hair may create compression and a build up of tissue. Another similar problem is ridging along the front of the hairline.
A number of problems can arise as a result of poor planning and positioning of the follicles. Many are difficult to completely avoid. Hair can be misdirected and the hairline can be too high or low. It can also be too harsh and defined.
It is not uncommon for patient to have had hair transplanted into the lateral areas or front when they were younger, and then return with an abnormal appearance as they lose more hair.
In some patients hair loss seems exaggerated after surgery and especially if the hair goes into a resting phase. Poor hair growth may also occur in the graft .
photos shows result after surgery and then later effect after 8 months
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