Hair replacement surgery is one of the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures sought by men in the United States. The results are almost always permanent, although some patients require touch-up procedures to maintain results that appear natural. In fact, hair replacement surgery is only permanent solution to hair-thinning and baldness.

Hair replacement surgery is particularly suitable for those in the earlier stages of hair loss where the hair loss pattern has already been established. Also, it is usually recommended after drugs and topical treatments have failed to restore a person's hairline. Hair Replacement Surgery is a breakthrough option for some people, which allows them to use their own hair to fill the areas where fuller hair growth is desired.

The ultimate goal of hair replacement surgery is to permanently eliminate the baldness, and to evenly distribute the existing hair over the entire scalp. The most evident benefit of hair replacement surgery is that it gives the patient a more youthful appearance, which can have a positive influence on both business and social interactions. Best of all, this type of surgery is painless and fast.

All types of surgeries carry certain amount of risk but hair replacement surgery is normally considered safe when operated by an experienced surgeon. Hair replacement surgery is usually performed in a physician's office-based facility or in an outpatient surgery center and is typically performed under a local anesthesia plus heavy sedation, though more complex procedures may require a general anesthetic.

Hair replacement surgery is tailored for each patient, so your plastic surgeon will work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your unique needs. Hair replacement surgery is an individualized treatment, so it is important to discuss your needs and expectations openly with your doctor so you can devise the most appropriate treatment plan together.

The recovery time for hair replacement surgery is very short. Your head will not be bandaged after surgery and the sultures at the donor site can be remove in 7-10 days' time. Although hair replacement surgery is most commonly used to treat male pattern baldness, hair transplant procedures have been performed with excellent results in the treatment of hair loss in women.

Due to recent medical advances, hair replacement surgery is now facilitated by the use of smaller and more flexible grafts, better pain-reduction methods, high-tech lasers and other innovative tools, and new surgical techniques that make hair replacement safer and more successful than ever before.