How to understand different types of hair transplant surgeries

The different types of hair transplant surgeries include:

•  Hair Transplant Surgery

•  Alopecia Reduction Surgery

Hair transplant surgery is an operation in which hair is taken from the back of the head and relocated to the areas where hair loss has occurred.

With Alopecia Reduction Surgery, the following types are available:

•  Scalp Reduction Surgery

•  Scalp Flap Surgery

•  Scalp Expansion Surgery

Scalp Reduction Surgery is a surgery procedure in which the bald scalp is removed and the scalp that has hair is stretched over the area where the scalp was removed.

Scalp Flap Surgery is a surgery procedure in which a flap of skin along with the underlying tissue is relocated.

Scalp Expansion Surgery is a surgery in which a balloon type device is implanted under the scalp to create condition for the hair-bearing scalp to cover the area where balding has occurred.

Hair transplant surgery costs are decided by how many grafts you may need. On average a graft costs from $3.00 to $8.00 per graft, with $5 to $6 per graft being about average. Usually $1,200 will pay for your hair transplant surgery; however, it will need to be replaced once per year. In addition, about every 6 weeks it will need to be reattached and groomed which will cost on average $75 per visit.

Scalp Reduction Surgery can cost anywhere from $1,500 - $3,500.

Scalp Flap Surgery on average costs around $4,293, however, this does not include anesthesia, operating room facility, and the hospital stay.

Scalp Expansion Surgery costs around $5,000.

Pros of all types of Hair Transplant Surgery:

•  No linear scar

•  Decrease in healing time

•  No limitations on strenuous exercise after the procedure

•  Less post-op discomfort

•  Extends the size of the donor area

•  Enables one to harvest finer hair from the nape of the neck

Cons of all Hair Transplant Surgery:

•  Bleeding – a small amount of bleeding is normal; however, one in about 100 cases may experience persistent bleeding.

•  Pain - pain on average last only a few days

•  Numbness - can occur and may last from three to 18 weeks.

•  Hiccups - The cause of hiccups is not known but has been noted in many patients

•  Itching - is common and only last a few days. In most cases, shampooing the hair will help.

•  Swelling – almost every person complains of swelling. It normally lasts 2 to 5 days and is most often seen on the forehead and around the eyes.

•  Infection - infection is rare but easily cured with antibiotics.

•  Scarring - Keloid scarring occurs only in pre-disposed individuals

•  Cysts - have been known to occur when several mini-grafts are inserted.