Hair Thickener & Hair Transplants

Blogged under Cosmetic Surgery, Hair Loss by Linda Lithony on Tuesday 7 November 2006 at 5:01 am

Hair thickeners can be a great help during and after hair transplant treatments or just when you want to cover thinning hair. Hair transplants happen over a long period of time and a number of treatments are usually required to get to the final satisfactory result. The real challenge however is to find a way to deal with the lack of hair during the treatment period, and the solution could be to simply apply hair spray with hair thickening agents if you need a slight cover up during these initial stages. Alopecia areata sufferers would also benefit greatly by using hair thickening sprays.

But it does help to know more about what hair thickening agents are.

A hair thickening agent is usually a fine powder mixed with a sticky substance to make the powder cling to your existing hair or your new transplants. You can even style your hair as normal after you have applied it although it washes out the next time you wash your hair.

These thickening agents can also be used when there is none or not much hair at all on the area that it is being applied to. Although to be at its most effective the hair thickening agent should really be sprayed onto the hair and not directly on the scalp. This is because the scalp is naturally greasier than hair and smoother and therefore the powder is likely to slide off or start to "run".

Another problem with thickening agents is that they do not work very well on larger bald areas. This is for a very simple reason which is basically that there is probably not enough hair for the thickening agent to cling on to and give its maximum effect.

However, if you apply hair thickening agents with a bit of care the changes in volume and coverage to your scalp can be quite unbelievable, especially if applied to the crown or smaller, thinning areas. It is also very easy to find a colour that matches your real hair colour as hair thickening agent sprays are available in a large range of hair colours which are very natural looking.

The hair thickening solution can indeed be very effective as a hair thickening product and can solve the appearance of thinning hair and baldness extremely well. Remember though it is only useful as a temporary solution for the very reason that it will wash out every time you have a shower. Plus it is generally not very useful in damp conditions, so be realistic in your expectations of the results you expect in these kind of situations.

All in all a hair thickening agent is an excellent solution for when temporary, short term solutions are needed for baldness. The time between the first and last hair transplant treatment is exactly the time when an agent like this is needed.

Because of the hair thickening agent’s great ability to cover up small patches, if this is the type of hair loss you are experiencing, then you can experiment with hair thickening agents while you are waiting for a more permanent solution to be found and used.

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Hair Loss And Hair Replacement Surgery

Blogged under Cosmetic Surgery, Hair Loss by Linda Lithony on Monday 6 November 2006 at 10:12 am

One way to fight hair loss is by going under a hair replacement surgery. Male pattern baldness is one of the features of genetics that have been passed down through generations. If it is in your family, it can cause feelings of discomfort when in public. With the new inventions of cosmetic surgery, you can fight the genetics that have been a problem with male pattern baldness. This can be done with hair replacement surgery. Through this method, you will be able to keep your full head of hair, which will help you in looking and feeling better about yourself.

Hair replacement surgery is most often done after hair loss has stopped for a male. Several methods are available for use, all which have been proven effective. The main technique with the several types of technology is to take your hair and use it to fill the bald areas. Over time, these will grow back into the head, allowing you to have a full head of hair. The methods used include scalp reduction, where hair is placed in the scalp area. Scalp flaps are also commonly used, where the balding areas are given incisions, and the hair is placed in them. Plugs are also used, including mini-plugs and micro plugs, depending on the hair being put into the balding area. These are some of the several procedures used for hair replacement surgery.

Because of the extensive process of any of these hair replacement procedures, it is known to take a longer amount of time, meaning between one and three hours. Some techniques may need to come back for several procedures depending on the implant you receive. The hair will then be slowly replaced over a certain period, allowing for a more natural growth.

The side affects of hair replacement surgery are usually lower than other types of surgery. There will be slight aching in the head area. Your scalp may also feel as though it is tight or being stretched. However, these don’t last for more than two to five days. It can be expected that in the first few months of the surgery, your hair will look awkward at certain stages because of the growth. However, after eighteen months, you should have a full head of hair from this procedure.

The risks in this procedure are considered low for a cosmetic surgery. There are sometimes when the hair replacement won’t take, meaning that you will not grow any hair back. There may also be some scarring from the cosmetic surgery. The only other side affect that is known with this particular surgery is infection, however, this is rare.

If you have male pattern baldness in your family and are uncomfortable with your look, or want to change your style, you may consider cosmetic surgery to replace your loss of hair. Through various techniques, surgeons will be able to allow you to have a full head of hair. This can easily make you feel better about your looks as well as allow you to feel young again. A hair implant can easily boost your self-esteem if you are a male or a female.

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