Like most cosmetic procedures, hair transplants are a very personal, private experience. The procedure is more advanced than ever, and there’s more information available to potential patients. Here are three things anyone who is interested in getting a hair transplants needs to know, whether you’re looking to move forward with it as a hair-loss solution or you’re simply curious about the procedure.

1. Hair transplants are not just for men.

Hair transplants are typically associated with men seeking a remedy for male-pattern hair loss, but the number of women looking to the procedure has been on the rise. Adding healthy hair follicles throughout a woman’s scalp can have a great cosmetic improvement for those with thinning hair.

2. There are two ways to harvest healthy hair follicles.

The goal of increased hair density is the same, but there are two different methods for achieving a successful hair transplant, both of which require local anesthesia.

All procedures are performed by Sacramento Hair Doctor’s experienced surgeon and take less than one day to complete.* Our staff is committed to providing each patient with a safe and comfortable environment through their whole experience.

FUT Method
The FUT or “strip” method involves removing a sliver of skin which is put under surgical microscopes and dissected to find individual grafts. It has been the traditional method for the past 20-30 years. Hair grafts are taken from the donor zone and are genetically programmed to not fall out as hair loss progresses. The scar from the strip procedure is very minimal and most patients do not find it objectionable.*

FUE Method
Dr. Prasad performs the FUE method by extracting individual follicular grafts from the scalp. This leaves a less than 1mm diameter incision site that scabs up and heals well. Because not all of the hair is extracted, the surrounding hair grows out and the scabs are camouflaged.

3. Hair transplants can look completely natural — as long as you go to the right doctor.

Hair transplant candidates may be concerned about the conspicuousness of their results, but with a talented and qualified surgeon, your results will be natural-looking.* When you’re looking for the solution to your hair loss, it is wise to seek out someone with extensive surgical hair transplant experience. Dr. Prasad’s medical training and experience, coupled with the expertise of her Hair Restoration Team, make Sacramento Hair Doctor a distinguished leader in the hair replacement and cosmetic enhancement industry. Nalini G. Prasad, MD has been a medical aesthetics doctor for more than 15 years and performs the most advanced techniques in hair restoration. She is also a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, and has trained with such notable hair surgeons as Dr. Mark Leavitt, Dr. Carlos Puig, and Dr. Sam Lam.

Ultimately, the decision to get a hair transplant is a personal one to be made between a patient and a qualified doctor, and that decision should be both well-informed and made without any shame or embarrassment.

Schedule your complimentary hair transplant consultation with us today by calling: 855-722-4247.

*Results may vary.