FUT Hair transplant surgery explained

Dr Lisa Marie from Moorgate Hair Transplant talks about the FUT hair transplant method and the benefits to men and women suffering from hair loss. See our page for more info http://www.moorgatehairtransplant.com/hair-transplant/fut-hair-transplant/

Why Hair Transplants Are So Popular

For quite a long time, people were too ashamed of the fact that they had undergone a hair transplant.

As a matter of fact, most people did not even dare reveal that they had done it. The remedy for rescinding hair lines and unexplained bald patches on one’s hair was to have a hair stylist give you a weird hair style. But not any longer.

Hair transplants are now no longer considered shameful and the current trend is that more and more people are undergoing the procedure.

But why? What made people change their perspective all of a sudden?

Well, besides the fact that the procedure is actually a really great solution to hair loss, there is the factor of celebrities. Celebrities are not only a huge part of our entertainment, they also knowingly or unknowingly influence our trends and behaviour. It is not about emulating what they do, but rather more about sharing in their comfort. After all, if a celebrity who is under the scrutiny of the whole world can pull off a trend, then why not you?
Over the years, a lot of celebrities have come out and stated boldly about their hair loss problem and how they took to hair transplants to solve it. This has in turn influenced and inspired more people to go for the procedure as well as to be bold enough about it. Hair loss is an embarrassing thing to a lot of people. It could be shameful and has the potential of ruining one’s esteem and potentially, his/her personality. This is what is so inspiring when a celebrity comes out and states that they too faced hair loss problem and that they fixed those problems through hair transplants.
Whether or not the trend of increasing popularity on the part of hair transplants continues as it is, the fact remains that celebrities still play a key role in influencing how people view the procedure. There are of course those who are speculated to have had the procedure but who haven’t declared it publicly themselves. Then there are those who are on the forefront, advocating for hair transplant. In the end, hair transplants are growingly popular because of the celebrity influence.
Some of the celebrities who have openly declared undergoing hair transplants include Wayne Rooney and Will Ferrel among so many others ranging from politicians and sports personalities to musicians and actors.

Of course, there is also the fact that the procedure has become a whole lot more effective over the years, seeing as we can’t tell whether a celebrity has really had a hair transplant or not.

Facts And Information About Human Hair

Human hair helps people to feel natural and beautiful. Hair that is beautiful and soft in texture can be a joy to behold, in women and men.

The movement of hair is very unique and this cannot be duplicated in synthetic hair. Human hair is extremely flexible. It is adaptable and can be changed in many ways.

Facts

• The human head contains an average of 100,000 hairs on it and according to the research whether the hair is black, blond, straight, wavy, curly, thick or thin, all are made up of same components.
• Human hair is made up of keratin which is also found in animal feathers, hoofs, claws as well as fingernails.
• It is interesting to keep in mind that about 10 to 13 percent of hair is made up of water.
• The rate of hair growth in average person is one half inch per month.

What is human hair made of ?

The human hair is made up of tough protein. In the skin the hair follicle anchors hairs. The base of the hair follicle is formed with the hair bulb. And the hair shaft is formed due to the living cells which divide and help to grow in the hair bulb. The hair bulb is nourished by the blood vessels. At different times of life, hormones are delivered and help in the modification of hair growth as well as the structure of the hair.

Three phases of hair growth

The growth of hair consists of three phases

1. The first phase due to which hair growth is possible. This phase is known as Anagen which is the active stage and helps to build up the fiber. In this phase hair spends more than 7 years.
2. The second phase is the transitional phase known as catagen. In this phase hair stops growing around 10-20 days . Growth of the hair slows down and the hair follicle also shrinks.
3. The third phase is the resting phase known as telogen. In this phase the old hair detaches from the hair follicle. The growth of the hair begins with this phase and it pushes the new hair to come out.

Features

• Human hair consists of three parts and the cortex is the main part , which holds the cells and gives colour to the hair.
• Medulla is the second part which is almost invisible to humans.
• The cuticle is the third and outer layer of hair. If the cuticle is not taken care of then it will get damaged and the hair can look dull and out of condition.

Misconceptions about Human Hair

People often have misconceptions about hair that is oily. But basically it is the sebaceous glands in the scalp that makes the oil seep out into the hair. However this oil is good and essential for hair and helps your hair to stay shiny as well as healthy. The term greasy and oily hair is due to the activity of the sebaceous glands.

hair transplant before & After

Hair Care after transplant surgery

The Devastating Effects Of Hair Loss In Women

While it is thought to be strictly a man’s illness, a significant percentage of women around the world experience hair loss.

Hair loss in Women

According to recent study findings, about forty percent of women experience hair loss by the time they hit the age of forty. Hair loss is not only devastating on emotional well-being but also for self-image.

It is unfortunate that society chooses to ignore the effects that hair loss can have on women. Generally, more attention is paid to hair loss in men than in women. The thing that most people, including medical professionals, don’t realize is that hair loss can be as devastating as any other illness.

Regardless of whether it is short or long, wavy or straight, bouncy or sleek, hair is more than just fiber. For women, it is a symbol of personality and individual style. Scientific research has also proven the existence of a link between self image and hair. Now if the occasional bad hair day can manage to make a woman feel distressed, you can bet that hair loss is far more devastating as this is something a woman would be reminded of every time she looked in the mirror.

Self esteem is also challenged when women experience a thinning hairline. This usually happens because as women, they are highly sensitive to social expectations concerning their hair. Physical attractiveness is considered a cornerstone of self-esteem and if comprised, in this case by thinning hair, women become vulnerable. Any measures of self worth including self-esteem drop when women experience hair loss.

Hair is one of the criterions used to measure the attractiveness of a woman. It is also an important factor of measuring individuality as it affects how they are perceived by the rest of the world. Unlike men whose hair represents masculinity and virility, hair loss in women is likely to make them feel less attractive to the opposite sex compared to how before hair thinning occurred. Given that hair is biblically considered a symbol of power (in the story of Samson and Delilah), hair loss ruins a woman’s attractiveness and leads to dissatisfaction with body image.

While long and healthy hair is not always a sign of confidence, scientific research has proven that hair loss is often results in loss of confidence in women. However, the psychological impact of this is not easily determinable especially if we consider the fact that it is easier for women to hide their baldness with wigs compared to men.

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More women are choosing hair transplants

There was a time when hair transplants were almost exclusively a male dominated cosmetic surgery procedure.

hair transplant for women

Things may be changing as more women choose a hair transplant as a way of restoring their crowning glory.

In the world of hair transplants things have moved on a lot it seems. Gone are the days when you could spot a hair transplant on the other side of the street. To be precise it was the tell tale hair line that looked like a row of crops growing in clumps that gave the secret away. In the seventies these types of hair transplant, often called “plug grafts “, were considered state of the art. How things have changed.

Today the principle of a hair transplant remains the same, but its perhaps the cosmetic result that has engaged a new generation of hair transplant buyers, namely women.

The big breakthrough is the way the donor hair , that’s the hair taken from the back of the head, is prepared before transplanting it into the balding area.  The donor grafts are dissected under microscope and placed in carefully made tiny cuts in the balding area. Because these donor grafts are so tiny they can be packed quite close together. The result is that the hair appears to be coming out of the scalp singularly rather in unnatural looking clumps.

It is this leapfrog in a better appearance that has got women choosing a hair transplant as a realistic option to restore lost hair.

Women can lose their hair in the same way as men do. Arguably it is even more devastating for a woman to suddenly realise that she is going bald. There are medications that can be taken to help stem the tide of loss, but a hair transplant remains the only credible procedure for restoring lost hair.

It is notable that celebrities are now openly admitting to a hair transplant and the impressive results on show have no doubt inspired others to follow suit. To be honest, it is still male celebrities that are leading this publicity charge, but surely it cannot be too long before a female celebrity reveals the results of a great hair transplant.

I hope that day will come soon because the likes of Wayne Rooney has helped thousands of men to take the step and do something positive about their hair loss.

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