Hair Loss Restoration
Hair Restoration: What To Expect by Raj Pandey
Like every field of surgery, the treatment of hair loss is a
constantly evolving field. Today's surgeons offer new
developments, new findings in research, new medications, and a
long resume of experience. There are many reasons that a patient
may consult with a hair loss surgeon for a hair restoration
procedure. Nevertheless, almost all patients have the same
expectations: they wish to look the way they did prior to their
hair loss.
Cosmetic surgery, although it's been highlighted as glamorous
and trendy, is anything but a stroll in the park. These
procedures are long, often painful, and very costly. Many
patients are under the impression that they'll walk in the door
bald and walk out with a thick head of hair the same day.
Unfortunately, that's not the case. Hair transplants can take
several weeks, sometimes months. It's a slow process with a lot
of healing between appointments.
Why would someone undergo a cosmetic procedure? There are
several reasons. Some patients aren't satisfied with their own
current 'look.' Some patients aren't satisfied with the opinions
others may have about their current 'look.' Whatever the reasons
are for such a procedure, patients should research several
surgeons before selecting a surgeon. Never take blind referrals.
The advice from a colleague or friend is great, as long as they
have had such a procedure completed by the same surgeon.
Patients need to be realistic when it comes to their expected
results. What can and can not be done largely depends on your
age and current medical condition. Most people desire to 'look
younger.' That's a very natural response! We all want to find
the fountain of youth. But ask yourself honestly: will hair
restoration actually make you look younger? If you're, let's
say, a sixty year old woman who has fine wrinkles around your
mouth and forehead, puffy eyes, and rough skin from years of
sun-will you be content with hair restoration. Are you trying to
change your hair or your overall appearance?
Unfortunately, cosmetic surgery can often lead a patient to
pursue a chain of surgeries. What may start as one procedure,
can branch into several completely unrelated procedures. The
patient is temporarily pleased with their 'new look' until they
find another 'flaw' to correct. As we stated earlier-expect
realistic results. It's important that you create a bond of
trust with your surgeon. They most certainly will keep anything
you say confidential.
Your frankness and honesty are essential. List all medical
treatments, hospitalizations, and allergies that you have or
have had in the past. Something that happened in 1992 may not
seem relevant to you, but it may be of importance to your
doctor.