What is a hair transplant?

What is a hair transplant most frequently asked question during initial consultation when a patient visits to a doctor? It is a simple procedure where hair from back or sides of head are extracted and placed into recipient or bald area. Not all people are candidates for a hair transplant. The problem is that not many specialists say it either. To avoid unpleasant surprises and possible frustrations, it is best to consult a dermatologist, who will recommend the best treatment, according to the characteristics and needs of each individual. They point out that the hair transplant- capillary graft is a surgical procedure with local anesthesia that can imply some risks as bleeding or infection and can be affected by the bad Scarring of the patient or the unnatural appearance of some strands in the hair growth.

What is the FUE technique?

What is the FUE technique, many patients want to know detail of this hair loss treatment. It is Follicular unit extraction hair restoration method where individual graft or root from donor area is extracted through micro punches and these grafts are placed into recipient area. These grafts are obtained with local anesthesia of the posterior and/or lateral area of the scalp (what we call donor zones) and, after thoroughly preparing them under the microscope or magnification, they are carefully introduced by micro incisions in the bald areas. The FUE technique (Follicular Unit Extraction or "individual extraction of follicles") is considered the most advanced technique of hair restoration and results are equally good as traditional strip surgery method. It consists of extracting in an individual way the follicles of the donor area without the need of stitches and without leaving visible scars, being these practically imperceptible. These follicular units of 1, 2, 3 or 4 hairs are extracted accompanied by perifollicular structures (capillary vessels, sebaceous gland, erector pili muscle, etc).

Hair transplant cost

Hair transplant cost is a major factor while deciding for hair restoration clinic. All doctors and clinics do not have same level of skill and experience. There are many new hair transplant clinics all over the world every year and such new clinics do not have same level of expertise and skill as experienced and well established doctors or clinics. Definitely these new clinics attract patients by offering low cost or budget procedure. One should always consider an experienced surgeon or doctor due to his proven results, unbiased and realistic opinion. Many patients travel abroad due to affordable prices. Hair transplant cost in Pakistan is very economical and easy to afford as compare to many regional or developed countries.

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What is a hair transplant and how does it work? It is a routine procedure for hair regrowth and many patients travel for best hair restoration in Pakistan from an experienced surgeon Dr.Ahmad Chaudhry. Many before and after photos or images are displayed at his website http://www.cosmoder.com/gallery.php