Hair Transplants

Baldness has been a major concern to most men since the time of Julius Caesar (100-40 B.C.). Caesar, much to his chagrin, was bald. To hide this imperfection he would, each day, carefully comb the hairs on the back of his head forward to cover his bald scalp. It is not surprising that of all of the honors bestowed upon Caesar, he took the most pleasure in adorning his forehead with the laurel. The laurel, of course, would help camouflage his bald scalp.

The patricians of ancient Rome were, like so many men today, very concerned about hair loss and would no doubt have marveled at the miracle of hair transplantation that is now available. Today, hair transplantation is a highly sophisticated, yet simple, surgical procedure which can provide a natural and permanent solution to baldness.

Balding is a gradual, time-dependent process which typically begins in the temples and back of the head and later progresses to the center of the scalp. Balding patterns differ. In some, hair loss begins as a diffuse thinning over the entire scalp while in others it may be limited to the back of the head. In still others, it may begin in the front and progress uniformly straight back. No matter what your particular pattern of hair loss or how extensive it is, hair restoration can be of benefit to you. Remember that for balding to be noticeable in any given area, at least one-half of the hair follicles must have already fallen out. If you notice thinning at a young age, it is generally wise to start transplantation early before your hair loss becomes so advanced that camouflage is difficult.

With today's advanced hair transplant techniques, hair restoration can now be performed safely, effectively and most importantly, naturally. No one but you has to know that this procedure was performed and as you begin to regain your hair and look more youthful, you will feel better about yourself.

Hair from the sides and back of the scalp is moved to bald areas to allow permanent lifelong growth. Hair can be moved by way of grafts, plugs, or tissue expansion. The best procedure for you is determined by a variety of factors including your own desires and aesthetic goals as well as the degree of your hair loss. Dr. Lincenberg will discuss options appropriate for you during your consultation.

The number of hairs needed to cover a bald area depends on the extent of hair loss in that particular area, the density of hair in your donor area and the aesthetic goals you wish to achieve. Dr. Lincenberg will estimate the number of sessions needed for maximum coverage during your consultation. Graft transplant techniques are generally performed on patients who desire a more modest change in hair fullness. Flaps, tissue-expansion and scalp reduction are procedures that are usually more appropriate for patients who desire a more dramatic change.

Hair transplantation is performed in the surgical suite at Georgia Plastic Surgery. It takes about 3-4 hours. Expect to return to work in 3-5 days.

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