Thanks to massive advances in hair restoration technology, reversing baldness is not a matter of course. Follicle-based treatments are taking the market by storm and leading to a surge in people going to clinics to restore lost hair, often with miraculous results.
However, before you opt for a hair transplant, you’ll need to do some soul-searching. Here’s what to consider before you take the plunge.
Know That The New Hair Won’t Fall Out
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The fact that the new hair won’t fall out seems like a good thing – and it is. But it can also create issues if you are still losing hair.
Before you get any transplants, talk to your surgeon about your recent hair loss experience. Is your hair receding still? Or has it stopped and been the way it is for a while? If it’s the latter, then you are in a much better position because it means you won’t wind up with unusual patterns of baldness.
Be Prepared To Follow A Lot Of Instructions
New hair follicles are quite delicate when newly implants and easy to pull out. Therefore, you’ll need to listen to your surgeon carefully and follow his or her instructions to the letter. When you wash your hair, be gentle on your scalp. In some cases, you may need to avoid washing it altogether for the first couple of weeks.
Consider Your Budget
How much hair follicle implants cost depends on your situation. Prices rise depending on the extent of your baldness. So if you have a little recession around your temples, you’re likely to pay a little, but if you have a lot around your scalp and crown, then you’ll pay more.
You can get the price down by using medical tourism. And you can also go onto a plan which lets you spread the cost out over several months. Ultimately, how you decide to approach it is up to you.
Research, Research, Research
Whenever you undergo a cosmetic intervention, it always pays to do your research first. The more you know about the procedure (and the people performing it), the better.
First, find out as much as you can about the costs and benefits of a hair transplant. Next, do your research on the surgeon carrying it out. Find out more about their credentials and, if possible, look for reviews of them online.
Lastly, look for referrals from patients who have already had positive experiences. This is often the best way to ensure that you’re getting a quality service.
Consider Whether You Are The Right Candidate
If you are experiencing hair loss but you’re still young, you might want to consider whether you are ready for the treatment. Usually, people get hair transplants when their balding stabilizes – in other words, they aren’t in the midst of it still.
Be honest with yourself about the stage you’re at and then take appropriate action. Your surgeon should be able to tell you more about whether you are a suitable candidate and what to do next.
