Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery Center
San Diego Hair Replacement Practitioners

One of the true fears shared by anyone with certain genetics or even the beginning of the process is losing one’s hair.  Hair loss is a natural and common process, but few outward changes in appearance inspire such anxiety and desire to reverse it.  Thankfully, medical science continues to develop techniques to accomplish just that.

Below you’ll find information regarding the nature of hair replacement procedures, the emerging techniques used to accomplish this goal, the benefits that a patient can expect and finally how you should proceed if you would like to learn more about the possibilities this procedure presents from a San Diego hair replacement professional.

The Nature of Hair Replacement Procedures

Hair replacement procedures, at their foundation, basically involve replacing dead parts of the scalp that no longer grow hair with replacement pieces of tissue farmed from other parts of the body so that hair once again begins to grow and mesh with existing hair in that area.  While the process is involved and can take time depending on the extent of replacement tissue used, the majority of patients are thrilled with the results.

Hair replacement techniques continue to develop and emerge on a large scale, and there are differences in terms of approach to the procedure that will largely depend in the nature of the patient’s body and the results he or she desires.  In short, these procedures can be relatively small and minor or they can be radical and transformative.  

The biggest difference between these procedures centers on the size and location of the incisions and the ‘flap’ is such a technique is used.  For minor hair replacement, doctors will make small incisions in the scalp and replace the non-hair-growing tissue with tissue that already grows hair on another part of the body.

If the doctors decide to use the flap approach, an entire section of the scalp that no longer produces hair will be completely removed and grafted with another large piece of tissue.  This surgery is more extensive and more invasive in nature, but it’s proved to be useful for patients who need to replace large areas of the scalp that no longer produce hair.

Potential Results of Hair Replacement

If the procedure goes as hoped, the patient will experience new hair growth and an entirely new look when the replacement tissue blends in with the surrounding areas and begins to grow hair at the same rate as the rest of the scalp region.  These results are generally long-term in nature, and the benefits of having a full head of hair are difficult to measure tangibly.  If you would like to learn more about what this procedure can do for you and your outlook on life, contact a San Diego hair replacement expert at the Sadrian Cosmetic Surgery Center to schedule an initial consultation.