HAIR TRANSPLANTS: WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?

 

Hair loss affects over 60% of men by the age of 45, some more severe then others. As we age, our hair gradually thins. But, for some men, the thinning can be more severe, which can lead to excess shedding, receding hairline, and balding crown. This is known as male pattern baldness.

unfortunately, for most of us, there isn't much of a solution for male pattern baldness, and, without a cure, there are very few options to take. However, all is not lost, because there are treatments that can minimise the effects of shedding, and of course, there is the option of hair surgery.

Should I consider a Hair Transplant? 

Having a hair transplant isn't necessarily something that will work for everyone, but it is definitely an option if you are determined to try and restore some of your lost hair. 

The question is: How do you know if a hair transplant is the right thing to do for you? Here, we'll go through some key points that will allow you to identify if hair surgery is the right avenue for you to go down.

Can you afford a Hair Transplant?

Firstly, we should talk abut money. Getting a hair transplant is not cheap, and prices can vary from £3000 to £30,000, depending on a number of factors, like how much hair you want transplanted, what your donor area is like, and where you get the procedure done.

If you're looking at getting a minor procedure done, like filling in the frontal hairline, for example, you'd still be looking at around 2500 grafts, which would amount to around £3000-£5000 in cost, depending on your case. You can get it for less, but you would have to travel abroad to do so, and many patients are reluctant to do that, as the best procedures tend to be in the UK or US. 

Do you have a good donor area for a Hair Transplant?

Hair transplants vary in quality, but that's usually because each and every case is different. We all have different hair to one another, and some of us have better hair for a transplant than others do. So, what makes a good donor area? 

The hair donor is typically taken from the back of your head, where the hair is strong, and then transplanted to the desired areas at the top of the scalp. The better your donor area, the better chance you'll have of having a good procedure. If your hair is thin at the sides and back, then it's unlikely you'll have good results, but if you have thick hair in those areas, they'll work better when transplanted to the top of the head. 

How bald do you have to be to get a Hair Transplant? 

Like with any treatment for baldness, the earlier you tackle it the better. It's no different with hair transplants. Obviously, the less areas there are to fill, the more packing (implant of many hairs in a small area) can be done, which gives the hair a thicker, and more dense look. 

A receding hairline is usually a lot easier and better to fill than a thinning crown, but cases vary from person to person. If you are completely bald up top, then fear not, because a full transplant can still be possible if you have a good donor area. Again, it depends on your case individually, but expect to pay at the top end for such a procedure. 

Does your hair fall out after a Hair Transplant? 

Many people assume that once you get a hair transplant, you are going to have the restored hair for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite work like that. Once you get a transplant, as good or bad as the procedure is, you will still lose hair. 

The restoration of hair is only prolonging the time of which you have hair. Your will continue the balding process, just as it was before you had the transplant.  Hair transplants do not stop hair loss, they simply restore the hair, but the restored hairs are not immune to DHT. They will still fall out, over time.

What treatments to take AFTER a Hair Transplant?  

Treating hair loss is complex, and for most men (and women), it's a near impossible task. After your hair transplant procedure, you will be prescribed Finasteride (Propecia). This is the only medically approved treatment pill for male pattern baldness. 

Many men take this drug at the very early stages of baldness, and it can help slow down and stop the hair loss process. However, it can come with some nasty side-effects, which is the reason most men want to avid taking it. Common side-effects from Finasteride include; Headaches, dizziness, mental health issues, skin rash, low libido, and erectile dysfunction. 

If you don't want to take Finasteride, then there are safe and healthy alternatives, the most popular being multi-vitamin hair supplements. Multi-vitamin hair supplements like HR23+ work at the cause of hair loss, and can help prevent hair loss and promote healthy hair growth.

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BALDING SOCCER PLAYERS WITH HAIR TRANSPLANTS

Hair surgery seems to be a growing trend with famous footballers, and with an image to uphold, and bags of money to spare, it's easy to see why...

Good or bad, here, we bring you some of the balding footballers who have undergone some type of hair surgery.  Don't underestimate how well some celebs can keep a secret, because a few of these might just surprise you...

Cesc Fabregas

The former Chelsea and Spain midfielder starting receding at the temples when he arrived at Stamford Bridge a few years back. Then, after a short cropped cut, his hairline was evidently filled in, resembling that of his early years at Arsenal. 

Fabregas (above) did well to tackle his receding hairline early, as this gave him the best possible chance of having a successful transplant.

Wesley Sneijder 

Wesley Sneijder appeared to be receding quite badly during the 2013-2014 season, but then his hairline was suddenly fixed after that period. The Dutch play-maker has evidently had work done in and around the frontal area of his scalp, filling in the thinning, and brigning forward the hairline.

The transplant worked a treat because, like Fabregas, the former Inter Milan and Real Madrid player tackled his receding hairline at a relatively early time. 

Wayne Rooney

Ok, so we all know about Wayne Rooney's hair transplant. He couldn't have gone more public with it even if he'd tried! The former England striker was losing his hair in his early 20s, and instead of shaving it off, he went down the surgical route, which proved to be quite effective.

Rooney's hair may not be the thickest, but his hairline has been restored, and his hair does have even coverage over his scalp. We'd imagine Rooney's transplant to be one of the more expensive procedures.

Andros Townsend

This is a interesting one, because Andros Townsend went from literally having very little hair to the most solid hairline you'll ever see, pretty much over night! We suspect the Crystal Palace winger avoided the transplant route and instead opted for micro-pigmentation.

A hair tattoo, or scalp micropigmentation, is a cosmetic tattoo that gives the illusion of a close buzz cut hairstyle on a bald head. The procedure can also be used to conceal the scars from hair transplantation or to make thinning hair seem thicker. This would explain the perfect hairline!

David Silva

David Silva was suffering from a receding hairline (Norwood 2-3). Then he shaved all his hair off, and what became apparent was the scarring along the frontal part of his hairline, which led many to believe that the Spaniard had undergone hair surgery.

Now we are starting to see the results of his transplant, with thicker hair, and a new, stronger hairline. Silva's transplant is actually one of the better ones we have seen, certainly in recent years.  

Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov was suffering with a receding hairline throughout his time in England with Tottenham, Manchester United, and Fulham. But recently, the Bulgarian had hair surgery, and now his hairline has been thickened and brought forward to its former glory days.

Berbatov's new hair actually looks very good, because he's kept the hairline slightly receded in order to give a natural look. His new, maturing hairline really suits him.


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DUDE, SERIOUSLY, I'M LOSING MY HAIR. NOW WHAT?

If, like many men, you are seriously losing your hair, then you'll probably be in a bit of a panic about what to do next. Here, The Male Grooming Review goes through a few options that most guys in your shoes usually take in order to battle hair loss to help increase their confidence. 

Ever thought about a tattoo? 
Seriously, an increasing amount of men and turning to scalp tattoos in order to restore the hairline and crown are on their scalp. Sounds crazy, right? Well, if you have exceeded Norwood 5 to the point of no return, then you are going to have to accept the fact you are going to be bald before you know it. So, you can either accept it or go for a tattoo that gives the impression you are not actually bald at all, and choose to keep your hair cropped short. 

Can you afford a hair transplant? 
Hair transplants are becoming more popular these days, but they aren't getting any cheaper. Famous names like Wayne Rooney (pictured below) have gone done the transplant path with some success, but you should be warned that not even the best surgeon can guarantee it'll 100% work. Guys who take on hair transplants are usually at the severe stages of balding (Norwood 4+) and are looking for a natural fix. Expect to pay in the region of £5,000 - £8,000 for the full treatment.

Slow down hair loss naturally...
Natural hair health supplements are by far the most popular choice of treatment used for hair loss. There are two main reasons for this: Firstly, because they are safe and easy to take; Secondly, they are the most affordable solution. Natural supplements like HR23+ and NUTRAFOL have become increasingly popular with men and women who suffer from very early stages of thinning hair and balding. If you are in a position to tackle hair loss early, then consider a good supplement with vital hair beneficiary ingredients that will help you keep hold of your locks for longer. 

Crop your hair...
Most men suffering with hair loss make the very common mistake of growing their hair longer, in order to cover up thinning areas of their scalp. Well, believe it or not, the most effective way to make you look less like your are losing your hair is to cut it shorter. Keeping your hair cropped short makes your hair look thicker and more compact. Your gradual balding will also be less noticeable if you continue to keep your hair short. Try it!

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SKALP™ - A SAFE & EFFECTIVE, NON-SURGICAL SOLUTION FOR BALDNESS

Going bald is one of the worst things a man can go through, but being bald doesn't have to be. It's time to discover a unique, non-surgical and hugely effective solution for baldness in men of all hair types. And what's more, it's totally safe and affordable.

Nearly 7 million men suffer from baldness in the UK alone, and that stat is set to rise further over the coming years. We all know just how confidence-sapping hair loss can be, and with no current cure for male pattern baldness on the market, many if us seem to accept the fact we'll never again have our former hairline.

But, thanks to a revolutionary new treatment, going bald doesn't have to be as soul-destroying as it should be. And more importantly, going bald is not a process that should be accepted any longer. Skalp™ has come up with a rather brilliant solution for men with bald scalps, restoring the hairline safely and effectively - and to top it off, the treatment is far more affordable that some of these ropey hair transplant procedures that you'll see lurking on the TV ads.

Skalp™ Micropigmentation (medical hairline tattoo) is the ultimate in non-surgical male and female scalp grooming; an incredible life-changing treatment where natural pigments are applied at the epidermal level of the scalp to replicate the natural appearance of real hair follicles or strands – depending on your hair loss extent, and desired look. 

This method is regarded as the best treatment of its kind available in the world today, using only natural pigments and application methods. Skalp's practitioners are fully qualified to Diploma standard for permanent cosmetics and micro pigmentation treatments and recognise that your follicles don’t always naturally grow in the same direction. The team will replicate the natural eddies and idiosyncrasies of your hair pattern. They also understand that your hair follicles are not all the same shade, and therefore frequently use 3-4 shades of pigment to create a realistic finish.

So what can scalp micropigmentation actually do?
Skalp's scalp micropigmentation can achieve amazing results in men (and women) wanting the appearance of a full hairline where previously lost. After just three treatments, Skalp can enhance the appearance of the hairline, giving the look of a fuller, younger looking head of cropped hair. Skalp is also effective for men with absolutely no hair on their scalp, with the ability to construct a new frontal, side and rear hairline. 

In addition to this, the treatment is also excellent for patients who are looking to cover up or camouflage unwanted scars, birthmarks, bald spots caused by alopecia, or even lines that are caused by hair transplant surgery. You can pretty much cover up anything with this treatment.

Who would typically have the scalp micropigmentation treatment?
The full scalp micropigmentation treatment would appeal to various people with completely different motives, due to the versatility of this unique procedure. Many men begin to lose their hair at such a young age, even as young as 18, and therefore experience a quick balding process that leaves them completely bald by the time they reach their mid-twenties. For most of these men, the hair loss process can leave them feeling low in confidence and it can age them dramatically. So, naturally, many men try hair loss treatment products in an attempt to halt the pattern of balding. 

Skalp practitioners skilfully apply natural ink pigmentation to the 

epidermal level of the scalp to replicate natural looking hair follicles, 

which creates the look of a convincing close crop hairline.

Now, as you'll probably guess, most of the hair loss treatment products on the market have little or no effect when it comes to beating hair loss, and this is why many men 'accept' they are bald and as a result live the rest of their lives with just a small fraction of the confidence they once had. Some men go down the last resort of expensive hair surgical transplants, but not even they are guaranteed to give you the desired results, which can leave you spending a lot of money and going through much pain and scarring for nothing. 

Skalp practitioners skilfully apply natural ink pigmentation to the epidermal level of the scalp to replicate natural looking hair follicles, which creates the look of a convincing close crop hairline. So basically, you have your full hairline restored giving the appearance you have a full head of hair of which you prefer to keep cropped. So, rather than look like Bruce Willis, you can look more like a cropped David Beckham, giving the illusion you are able to grow hair, but you just prefer to keep it cut short.

 

Now, to many of you, this may just seem like a cover up procedure that doesn't actually cure hair loss, and, putting it bluntly, you are absolutely right in thinking that. Mark Curtis, from Dorset explains, "I began losing my hair at the tender age of just 21, and I was completely bald by the time I hit 25. Going bald was without doubt the worst thing that ever happened to me, and I didn't even like my hair when I had it. I'd always keep it shaved or cropped, and even if I had a full head of hair today I would still keep it cropped because it is a look that suits me. It's the fact I don't have a hairline that bothers me. If I could restore the hairline and fill in the baldness then I would be far more confident about my appearance and I'm sure I would actually look my age again."

There are indeed many reasons why men (or women) would want to have the Skalp procedure, which does make it a very versatile treatment. In a world where appearance is everything, Skalp offers its customers a safe and painless procedure that doesn't just restore your hairline, but also restores your confidence and your youth. What's more, if you aren't happy with the results for whatever reason, the whole treatment can be reversed.

Are you intrigued by Skalp's scalp micropigmentation treatment? If this sounds like a treatment you'd like to have done and would like more information on this procedure, then waste no time and head on over to the official website www.skalp.com/en where you can chat to one of the advisors and book a free consultation. 

 

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