Hair transplants are increasingly popular as the technologies and processes involved have continued to improve into hair restoration we see today—which is a robust hair loss solution that works well for both men and women with thinning hair or loss of hair.

Why Do Hair Transplants Matter?

Your hair is one of the first things people notice about you, like it or not, people are and will continue noticing your hair. This is true whether you are fully bald or have luscious locks. For those considering getting a hair transplant, there are several factors which push them in that direction, including:

• Hair Transplants Are Effective: Hair transplants are highly effective for increased hair growth and help with male pattern baldness. When hair transplant procedures are performed by experienced surgeons like those at the New Hair Institute, hair re-growth rates can be up to 80% or higher. This means that the vast majority of the hair transplanted in your procedure will be begin growing on its own within three-to-four months.
• Hair Transplants Are Permanent: Who wants to wear a hairpiece all the time? Having to put a wig on every morning and then having to limit your movements (because you don’t want to risk it flying off) is a major hassle. Hair transplants, on the other hand, are permanent hair loss solutions that you don’t have to think about on a day-to-day basis. Why? Because hair transplants are your real hair! Hair transplants also mean that even if other parts of your head begin to bald, the transplants should be perfectly fine and will not fall out.
• Hair Transplant Procedures Are Fairly Simple: While hair transplant surgery takes time, it is very safe and does not require a long recovery time. In most cases, regardless of the specific type of hair transplant you choose, you should be okay to return to your work and life as soon as the next day.
• Hair Transplants Look Real: Perhaps the biggest reason people choose hair transplants over other hair-loss solutions is that hair transplants look great. Hair transplants look real because they are real! A hair transplant is a result of taking hair from one part of your head and “seeding” it into another. The new hair is literally your own.

What Are the Types of Hair Transplants?

“There are two types of hair transplants,” said Dr. Pak of the New Hair Institute, “Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). Both procedures are highly effective, but they have slightly different use cases, so which one I recommend depends on the specific needs of the individual patient.”

About Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

In a FUT procedure, tissue strips are removed from a donor area, usually on the back of the head. This tissue is then cut into tiny individual follicular “units,” which are grafted onto the balding or receding area of the scalp.

Pros of FUT

• FUT hair usually grows better than FUE hair.
• FUT typically results in less hair follicle damage.
• No head-shaving is necessary.
• FUT procedures are usually less expensive than FUT procedures.

Cons of FUT

• FUT surgery will leave a linear scar on your scalp, which means you cannot keep the hair on the back of your head very short. The scar will not be visible with longer hair.
• Post-operative may be greater for a FUT Surgery than it is for a FUE procedure.

About Follicular Unit Extraction

FUE procedures are becoming increasingly popular as they leave no scarring. In an FUE procedure, individual hair is taken from a donor hair area of the scalp and seeded directly into the balding area by your surgeon one-by-one.

FUE Pros

• No linear strip scarring
• Less painful post-op
• Usually a quicker healing time

FUE Cons

• May have a patchy look to the hair on the back of your neck or head if you leave your hair very short.
• More transection than FUT.
• FUE hair has a slightly lower growth rate than FUT surgery
• FUE hair has less lifetime yield when compared to FUT hair
• You usually have to shave the back and the side of your head in preparation for the surgery
• FUE is more expensive than FUT surgery.

Hair Transplant Recovery

One thing about hair transplant surgery is that some people don’t realize the transplanted hair will fall out within a few weeks. The key is that FUE and FUT procedures “seed” your hair follicles so that within a few months, your real hair will naturally begin to grow back. It is not an overnight process, but it is permanent, and the dramatic results are worth it.

Hair Transplant Costs

The cost of a hair transplant is highly variable and typically ranges anywhere from $4,000 to $20,000. These hair restoration costs are often entirely out of pocket. Most insurance companies consider a hair transplant a cosmetic procedure.

Specifically, at the New Hair Institute, FUT surgical procedures cost $6 per-graft, and FUE procedures cost $8 per graft.

A number of factors impact the cost of hair transplants, including:

• Location: Where you live plays a big role in the cost of your surgery to get a full head of hair. Cosmetic and other surgeries are more expensive in certain parts of the country—like in major cities—for a variety of reasons. This includes the fact that many of the most skilled and experienced doctors and hair transplant surgeons set up shop in these areas.
• The Specific Procedure: FUE and FUT hair procedures vary in price. FUE procedures are typically more expensive.
• Your Surgeon’s Skill: A surgeon like Dr. Pak is considered among the best in the world. Accordingly, he and other skilled doctors at the NHI Medical can reasonably charge more than those with less experience. The thing to understand about hair transplants in-particular is the artistry involved. Because the ultimate appearance of your hair is so highly dependent on the skill of your surgeon, focusing on quality is highly recommended.
• Among Hair Being Transplanted: As you might expect it depends on the number of grafts. If you only have a small bald patch or an otherwise minor amount of hair that needs to be transplanted, the procedure will be far cheaper than what it costs to replace an entire scalp’s worth of hair.
• Travel: The costs of travel is something that not many hair transplant candidates consider . But if you are coming from out of town or an otherwise distant location and will need to get a hotel to stay a night or two, you should make sure to factor those costs in when calculating your hair transplant budget.

Now you know what a hair transplant costs as well as some of the pros and cons of the popular FUE and FUT hair transplant surgeries.

 

 

Hair transplants are a permanent solution to balding and hair loss. Unlike many other cosmetic surgical procedures that wear off and require patients to return, again and again, a hair transplant will result in real, natural-looking hair that will last a lifetime and increase hair density.

What is a Hair Transplant?

A hair transplant is a medical procedure performed by a qualified surgeon, like those at NHI Medical, where hair “transplants” are taken from a donor area on your scalp (most commonly the back of your head) and grafted or inserted into the balding part of your scalp. These new hairs eventually work to stimulate your hair follicles and create new hair growth where you previously may have thought it impossible.

What Are the Types of Hair Transplants?

There are two types of hair transplant methods: FUT procedure (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and FUE hair transplant(Follicular Unit Extraction). The hair transplant option varies from patient to patient. Your surgeon should only make a recommendation after examining your scalp and discussing your unique situation without you.

FUE Method

The FUE technique of hair transplantation was developed as a solution to some of the touted “drawbacks” or the FUT method. Rather than removing a strip of tissue, like in a Follicular Unit Transplant, a Follicular Unit Extraction is done by a skilled surgeon, whoremoves individual follicles one-by-one and then implants  them into their new location on the balding area of your scalp.

On the plus side, this method does not create a linear scar, and it also gives your surgeon a great level of control over the final appearance of your hair restoration procedure. Unlike certain other surgeries, which are strictly “mechanical,” hair transplant procedures that involve a high-level of surgeon artistry—this is part of the reason why it is so important that you have a doctor who is qualified and experienced.

FUT Method

When it was first developed over two decades ago, the FUT method was a revolution. It resulted in fantastic looking hair transplants that had never before been achieved. The concept of hair transplants has actually been around since the late 70s. Since the development of this concept and through the 90s, hair transplants carried a bad reputation for looking fake or unnatural.  These results were due to the newness of the procedure, lack of microscopic technology, and few experienced physicians capable of performing natural-looking hair transplants. Many resorted to hair “plugs.”

How Much Does a Hair Transplant Cost?

The cost of a hair transplant varies greatly depending on several factors. In general, though, you can expect a hair transplant to cost between $5,000 and $20,000.

The reasons for the wide cost range include:

• How Much Hair Is Being Replaced? Because hair transplants are done on a per-graft basis, it takes more time and energy for surgeons to perform transplants over large portions of your scalp than it does over smaller ones. For example, if only the crown of your head is bald, but the larger frontal area still looks good, you may expect the transplant costs to be lower than they might be if it were the other way around
• What Type of Hair Transplant Are You Getting? The FUE method of hair transplant is generally more expensive than the FUT method.
• Who Is Your Surgeon? Like with most professions, the more experienced and accomplished your surgeon, the more money he or she can reasonably charge. With cosmetic procedures like hair transplants in-particular, it is essential for those interested in having work done to do their research and choose the most experienced surgeons they can find because there is a tremendous difference in terms of overall and long-term results between an average versus high-level hair transplant doctor.
• Location: The location of your doctor’s office may also impact the costs. Offices in places like LA, NYC, and other metropolitan centers typically charge more. This has to do with both the economics of living in a city as well as the fact that many of the world’s top-surgeons migrated to those areas.

Specifically, on a per-graft basis at theNHI Medical, the FUT method costs $6 per-graft, and the FUE method costs $8 per-graft.

How Long Do Hair Transplants Take?

FUT hair transplants typically take between 4-7 hours. Then ten or so days later, when you return to your doctor, it will take another few minutes to remove the stitches or staples from the donor area of your scalp.

FUE transplants take longer but do not require stitches or staples to be removed. An FUE transplant can take as long as several seven-hour sessions. Remember, during an FUE procedure, your surgeon is literally going in one-by-one and removing hairs from the donor area of your scalp and then grafting them into the recipient area. While the results are often phenomenal, it is not something that can be done quickly!

Do I Keep My Hair Transplant Hair?

You do not keep your initial transplant hair. Your initial hair that is grafted onto the bald area of your scalp will fall out a few weeks after your surgery. Afterward, your new, permanent hair will begin to grow. You will see some of these new hairs relatively quickly, but it can take up to six months or longer to see the final, natural results.

At What Age Should I Get a Hair Transplant?

Although you can, and many people do start losing their hair soon after puberty, most will not experience significant baldness until their late twenties or early thirties—although, for most people, it is later. If you experience premature balding in your mid-to-early twenties, most surgeons will still recommend that you wait a few years until you are likely in your early thirties before you look into having a hair transplant. The reason for this has to do with your individual baldness pattern. For most people, this pattern will not be clear until they are at least in their early thirties, and without it, surgeons are unable to perform to their full potential when doing your hair transplant.

 

 

 

There are many types of people interested in hair transplants. Some fit into the classic mold of older, balding males. But others like a woman experiencing a prematurely receding hairline, may not fit the typical stereotype. Either way, a hair transplant can help the people with both examples and many more.

Why Do People Go Bald?

When you think about it, balding of the head is an unusual thing. Other parts of our body do not often go bald—our arms and legs, for instance. And yet, our most aesthetically important hair (the hair on our head) can fall out, leaving us with a naked scalp.

So, why does this happen? And why is it so much more common in men?

The answer seems to be testosterone—and that is why balding is more common in men. Specifically, a chemical called Dihydrotestosterone impacts our hair growth or, rather, lack thereof.

When your hair follicles have too much Dihydrotestosterone, they will stop your hair from growing. Thankfully, there are some parts on your scalp that are totally resistant to the negative impact of Dihydrotestosterone. These areas are what hair transplant surgeons use as “donor” regions from which follicular units and grafts are taken and added to the areas of your scalp that are balding.

The donor area of the scalp covers about one-third or less of your head. And a portion of this hair can be used to “seed” and help other areas of your scalp grow. The thing to understand, though, is that the donor portion of your head is not unlimited. High-quality surgeons like Dr. Pak at the NHI Medicaltake only about a third or less of the donor-area-hair per graft. The reason only this amount is taken has to do with ensuring the donor area still looks good after the procedure is finished, for it wouldn’t make much sense if your surgeon simply replaced one bald region with another.

Large Hair Transplant

Thankfully no one goes completely bald naturally because of the small Dihydrotestosterone-resistant part of the scalp that everyone has. But, let’s say every part of someone’s head other than the small donor area is bald. Then what? Well, in that case, the patient can see some very pleasing results from a hair restoration transplant, but no, they will not be able to cover their entire head.

Why? It is simply a matter of the amount of donor hair versus the amount of space that needs to be covered. If only one-third of your head has hair and the other two-thirds are bald, and within that one-third section of hair on your head only another one-third can be used as donor’s hair, then you are dealing with a situation where you can only fully cover about a sixth of your bald spots.

Thankfully, for most hair loss sufferers, going totally bald is rare, and people typically have more than enough donor’s hair to cover their needs.

Which Type of Hair Transplant Is Best for Large Areas?

There are two types of hair transplant procedures: Follicular Unit Extraction and Follicular Unit Transplantation. While both methods work well and are highly effective, there are times when one method may be better than the other. For large areas, some surgeons may prefer using the FUT method, but it all depends. If the FUE procedure method is used in a large recipient area, it can still work very well but will take more hours than the FUT method.

What Are the Types of Baldness?

There are several types of baldness common in both men and women.

Androgenetic Alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia affects more than 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States. This ailment is commonly known as “male” or “female” pattern baldness or hair loss.

• Male Pattern Baldness: Male pattern baldness usually occurs gradually and can start at any point after puberty. The main area that most men first see male pattern baldness is on the crown of their head. Most men who experience male pattern hair loss eventually go bald.
• Female Pattern Baldness: Rather than on specific points on the scalp, women usually experience a more overall thinning that occurs all around their heads.

Telogen Effluvium

Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss where the hair follicles stop producing new hair for growth.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune illness that can lead to dramatic and fast-moving hair loss.

What is Full-Coverage Hair Transplant?

The term “full coverage” is a term that refers to using a high density of hair grafts to cover bald areas. This does not necessarily mean “full coverage” over the entire scalp. As mentioned, if the entire scalp is bald, more than traditional hair loss methods may be necessary.

Most qualified doctors will not consider doing lower density hair transplants merely to try and cover more space over the head. The idea is not to have thin hair spread out as far as possible—but, rather, a sculpted look that gets you the most out of what you have to work with.

Donor Hair Does Not Grow Back

The reason it is so important for doctors to only take about a third of the donor’s hair for grafts is that, the hair extracted during a hair transplant process does not grow back. This is because your surgeon is not only taking the superficial part of your hair but literally the entire follicle. This is necessary if he or she is going to properly seed your donor hair into the balding area. Keep in mind that you do not simply want to replace one bald area with another, so make sure that you and your doctor are on the same page when it comes to making extracting grafts and hair follicular units from your donor’s hair because your donor hair is not an ultimate resource and needs to be carefully considered.

Regardless of how much more hair transplanting you need, it is worth consulting with a qualified hair transplant specialist or surgical hair restoration specialist to see if and how they can help.

 

 

Hair transplants are a procedure through which hair follicles are extracted from areas of the scalp where there is still healthy hair development and grafted onto those that are either bald or thinning.

Currently, surgeons perform one of the two available types of hair transplant surgical procedures, both of which are pretty safe and effective. But do they hurt? We will discuss this issue as well as other important aspects like recovery time.

The Main Two Types of Hair Transplants

There are two major categories of hair transplants :

• FUE – follicular unit extraction – this is the most advanced method that solves hair loss;
• FUSS – also known as FUT – the follicular unit strip surgery is the solution that provides the best hair growth.

Follicular Unit Excision

When it comes to hair harvesting, the FUE hair transplant procedure is a cutting-edge technique. It allows patients to wear their hair short because there will be no visible scars. This method is incredibly popular. During the operation, the surgeon removes follicular units using a cylindrical surgical instrument.

The tool’s diameter ranges between 0.8 and 1.0 mm, so; the doctor must opt for the alternative that suits the hair follicle’s size the best. classic hair transplant surgery,  can also be used to lower a patient’s hairline, revise scars, and in both beard and eyebrow transplants.

Follicular Unit Strip Surgery

FUSS is also known as FUT, which stands for follicular unit transplantation. In the hair loss treatment industry, this technique is considered the Gold Standard. During this surgery, hair is taken from the back area of your scalp and inserted in those regions that have thin hair, where new hairs stopped growing, and the existing ones are falling.

Just like in the case of the FUE method, FUSS can also be used for multiple purposes such as hairline lowering, beard transplants, scar revisions, and eyebrow transplants.

The Main Differences between the FUE and FUSS Hair Transplants

Both of these methods are safe and effective. They have quick recovery times/ healing times and are pain-free. Still, there are certain small differences that set them apart:

• FUE leaves no linear scars while FUSS leaves a linear  scar, but it heals pretty quickly, and it won’t be visible;
• Both of them have quick healing process periods, only that FUSS’ recovery time lasts a bit longer;
• Both these procedures are highly effective, but FUSS has a better growth rate compared to FUE;
• These two types of hair implants aren’t painful, but FUSS might come with a higher level of mild discomfort than FUE.

What’s Involved in Each of the Main Types of Hair Transplants?

Seeing your hair grow back thicker than ever and embellish your scalp provides you with the greatest feeling in the world. A successful result will make you feel confident and better about the way you look. Both FUE and FUSS will help you restore your natural hairline. Let’s talk a bit about each of the two main hair transplant alternatives.

FUE

This is a minimally-invasive procedure that removes single follicular units from those scalp areas in which hair grows normally and places them where they are needed, in either balding or thinning hair areas.

First, you need to find a skilled and experienced physician, one that’s specialized in hair restoration. The expert will examine your hair loss problem as well as your scalp. Once the surgeon decides you’re eligible for the operation, he or she will schedule an outpatient procedure that lasts one day.

That procedure will be reviewed by your doctor right before the actual surgery, and you will find answers to all your questions. Next, the specialist will clip some of the hair from your donor area, and a local anesthetic (type of painkiller) will be used to numb the scalp.

The doctor makes small circular incisions at the back or the sides of your head to collect follicular units. One unit contains between 1 and 4 hairs. All those hairs taken from the donor area are then kept on ice to enable safe and effective transplantation.

The grafts are then inserted in the needed thinning areas, into several incision sites made by the doctor. A great specialist must create a hairline that looks natural in terms of density and shape.

Once your scalp heals, which happens quite soon after the surgery, the incision will become almost undetectable.

FUSS

There are many similarities between FUSS and FUE. For starters, they both require the patient to see the doctor before the actual operation to discover how serious the problem is, and if the procedure can be done without any risks.

During the surgery, the doctor starts by doing a linear incision along the backside of the patient’s scalp. This enables him or her to remove hair follicles. The harvested piece is placed under a microscope to separate it into very small units that will be more appropriate for the hair transplant.

The healthy follicles are then grafted into the balding or thinning recipient area. To do that, the surgeon uses micro punctures or tiny incisions. This ensures effective transplantation that’s free or any visible scarring. One single treatment session is more than enough for this procedure to be completed, but it could take up to several hours.

Unlike FUE, FUSS takes less time to be performed, and the hair transplant surgeon is able to extract several hair grafts in the same procedure in the hair transplant clinic. It is also slighty more affordable than FUE.

Do FUE Procedure or FUT Hair Transplant Hurt?

Dr. Jae Pak, who’s an appreciated hair transplant treatment specialist and a valuable asset of theNHI Medical, says that the sensation that any of the two methods presented above are usually painless, but if any it is very mild pain. They don’t hurt, although you might feel a slight sensation of discomfort that goes away quickly.

The discomfort can be higher after the FUSS hair transplant procedure because of the swelling that appears after the skin tissue has been removed.

Which Type of Hair Transplant Is Better in Terms of Recovery Time?

Most people can return to work in less than one week, so both of these hair transplant types have a speedy recovery. Getting back to normal after your healing time shouldn’t take long. It all depends on the surgery’s complexity and your normal lifestyle. Each organism could react differently, although there are normally no problems, whatsoever.

One may find that their new hairs that were inserted during the procedure fall out within six weeks of the operation.  This side effect is normal and the hairs will grow back.

Both methods feature a short recovery period but, after FUE, healing occurs at a somewhat quicker pace.

Many people deal with hair loss, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. If you want to look younger and feel more confident, then you might consider a hair transplant procedure. It isn’t a painful surgery, but you should always meet up with your doctor first to establish all the necessary details.

These procedures have become more successful with each passing year due to so many talented medical experts, such as the ones at the NHI Medical, who are dedicating their time and effort to innovate the hair transplant industry.

 

No one wants to go bald. Who doesn’t want the thick beautiful hair they likely took for granted in high school? Unfortunately, this is simply not in the cards for everyone. Some people begin experiencing thinning hair soon after puberty, while others are seniors when they start to go bald and have a small amount of hair. Either way, baldness is a situation that many must face. Balding can be a problem that has a dramatic, negative, impact on people’s self-image, self-confidence, and overall mental health. For all of these reasons and others, many people have turned to hair transplants as a permanent, attractive solution.

What Is a Hair Transplant?

A hair transplant surgery is a procedure where an experienced doctor manually extracts hair follicles from a “donor” area near the back of your scalp and grafts them onto your bald spots. The revolutionary procedure helps patients grow hair in areas where they thought their hair was gone forever. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman, hair transplantation can help you deal with hair loss.

The efficiency of a hair transplant depends on the ability and competence of the doctor. Dr. Pak of the NHI Medical is a renowned physician for his artful hair restoration skills. Former engineer, Dr. Jae Pak holds multiple U.S. Patents as well.

What Are the Two Main Types of Hair Transplants?

Can you get a hair transplant on thinning hair? Certainly! Hair transplantation is not just for bald spots. The hair transplant procedure is utilized in multiple conditions ranging from thinning scalp hair and bald areas to non-uniform beard and eyebrow growth. Imagine! You’re on your way to a party while flicking your beautiful voluminous hair, and everyone is awestruck by the change in your look and personality. Sounds amazing! Doesn’t it?

There are two common types of hair transplants that help you gain such confidence. They include:

• Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
• Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

How Are the Two Main Types of Hair Transplant Different?

Follicular Unit Transplant is a process that helps you gain long or short hair. It involves the extraction of a cluster of hair follicles, usually forming a fringe from around your head, and incorporating it into the bald areas. This technique, pioneered by NHI Medicaledical experts, is a renowned method for the best hair growth.

Follicular Unit Excision, on the other hand, is a minimally invasive procedure that helps you gain hair by excising individual hair follicles from the donor site of your body. These hair follicles are then artistically relocated on the recipient site. This type of procedure is ideal for scar revisions, hairline correction, beard, and eyebrow transplantation. While the Follicular Unit Excision does have less spent in terms of recovery time, it does require a longer time spent in the actual operation. A major FUE can take several sessions of 7-hours or more.

If Your Hair Is Thinning, Can You Get a Hair Transplant?

Many people frequently ask, “Can you get hair transplant on thinning hair?” the answer is Yes! You can! Hair thinning is a problem faced by millions of people. Unlike baldness, you don’t lose hair entirely from an area; instead, their number gets fewer and fewer. Many men and women suffer from a lack of confidence due to hair thinning. There are a lot of factors contributing to hair thinning, but only a few are reversible. The long-term solution for this problem lies in hair transplantation.

Professionals at NHI Medical help you achieve your hair goals, giving you a much-deserved confidence boost. You can style your hair as you want and look fabulous. You don’t need hats to hide your head anymore! It is time to let the healthy-looking hair shine!

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Hair Transplant?

Hair transplants have gained popularity worldwide. More and more people with hair problems are opting for this procedure. If you’re wondering what makes a right candidate for hair transplantation, anyone who is concerned about his condition and wants to improve it is eligible. People who opt for a hair transplant suffer from the following problems:

• Male pattern baldness
• Receding hairline
• Hair thinning on the scalp
• Thin and uneven beard hair
• Bald spots in eyebrows

Gaining hair on your scalp isn’t a problem anymore! However, there are some medical conditions that raise concerns and make you in-eligible for a hair transplant. Some of them are mentioned below:

• The active phase of Alopecia Areata
• Psoriasis
• Diabetes
• Coagulation disorders
• Keloid tendencies
• Active infection

It is always better to consult your physician and explain everything in detail. Discuss your concerns and let them know if there is any medical condition they’re unaware of.

What Is the Recovery Time for a Hair Transplant?

When going for a hair transplant procedure, it is best to keep your expectations realistic. No new hair will spring out of your head immediately. Remember! All good things take time! After the surgery, you’ll have tenderness in your scalp. Doctors suggest wearing bandages for at least one or two days after you get your transplant.

If you’re wondering how long before you can go to work again, most people recover within five days. If you notice the transplanted hair falling out, don’t panic! They’ll fall out after two- or three-weeks post-surgery and new hair will start growing after a few months. Keep in mind that every single follicle might not grow new hair. But, you’ll be able to see a significant difference.

What About Thinning Hair?

Can you get a transplant on thinning hair? Will the bald spots go away? If you think about any of these questions, know that it is possible via hair transplantation and has a great outcome. The expertise of the doctor hugely matters in determining the result of this type of surgery. So, it is best to opt for quality medical services like those of the NHI Medical.

All in all, hair transplant helps you renew your outlook and gain confidence. The days of hiding your head are over! If you have been suffering from hair thinning or baldness, consult a physician now!