Male Hair Loss Treatment
Everyday, men all across America finally decide to do something about their thinning hair: they shave it off. Okay, well, that's one option (usually the final one). Here's another: hair transplantation surgery for men.
If you're a man dealing with male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) - and seeing as you're here, you probably are - I don't have to tell you about the various ways in which to treat thinning hair; you've probably researched (maybe even tried) every male hair loss treatment out there, from Propecia® and Rogaine®, to exercise and scalp massage. Maybe these options slowed down your hair loss, or even caused some hair to grow back... and maybe they didn't. Again, as you're here, you're obviously looking for a more effective male hair loss treatment.
Hair transplantation surgery for men is a procedure that's been regularly performed for over 3 decades to treat hair loss resulting from genetics/hormones, aging (time), the environment and/or lifestyle. During the typical male hair loss treatment, a plastic surgeon will remove healthy hair follicles from either the sides or the back of your head, relocating them to those areas where your hair is thinning. While the hair of the transplanted follicles will initially fall out, and you may not see the full results for up to 2 years, that hasn't stopped men from exploring their options. In fact, in 2007, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that 13,393 of the procedures were performed in the United States.
Okay then, so what does a hair transplant cost? The table below has the answer, along with a lot more important information about the procedure.
The Guy's Guide to Plastic Surgery for Men
Hair Transplantation Surgery |
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| a.k.a.: | Hair replacement |
| The Numbers: | 13,393 hair transpalantion surgery for men procedures performed in the United States in 2007 (Source: ASPS) |
| Techniques: | Various options are available to you and your plastic surgeon based upon several factors such as severity of hair loss and desired fullness |
| Objective: | To fill-in bald or thinning areas |
| Benefits: | A thicker, fuller looking head of hair, a more youthful look, and possibly an increase in self-esteem |
| Anesthesia: | Local with sedation |
| Duration of Procedure: | Depends upon type of treatment, but at least 1 hour |
| In/Outpatient: | Outpatient |
| Recovery: | Most men return to work after just a few days, resuming regular activities after about 4 weeks |
| Number/Frequency of Treatment(s): | Multiple surgical treatments (at intervals of several months), as well as touch-up treatments are often required |
| Hair Transplant Cost: | $4,347 (Source: ASPS. National average, 2006. Physician fee only.) |
Although an elective procedure, hair replacement is still surgery, so risk is inherent to the procedure. You can play a major role in minimizing any risks, though, by strictly adhering to your doctor's pre- and post-operative instructions.
Studies report that as many as 50% of all men over the age of 40 suffer with androgenic alopecia. As I said in the beginning, some men with male pattern baldness shave their heads because they're tired of fighting what they've come to feel is a losing battle. In time, many of these men learn to live with - sometimes, even love - their new look. That's great. Still, if you're looking for another option, maybe you've found it in hair transplantation surgery. If you think so, take the next step...
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