Having sparse hair on your head could be the reason for low self-esteem issues if it doesn’t grow as you want it to or as it normally has in the past. As long as there aren’t any significant medical causes behind the reason for the bald spots, there could be ways to help your hair grow back after trying at-home methods you’ve seen on the internet.
FUE – Follicular Unit Extraction
This involves extracting individual hair follicles from a donor part of the body, generally chosen from the sides and back of the head. These hairs are then implanted into the affected area. Knowing which way your hair grows is something your physician will be able to look at to ensure a natural look when the hair is all grown and laying flat. Depending on the size of the area being treated will help determine which part of your body is used as the donor. Common areas include the nape of the neck and the back. If you are worried about the lack of hair on the back of your hair, an additional quarter to half an inch of hair will cover most of the area that the hair was removed from.
The Process of FUE
This is a great option for men with male pattern baldness in the classic horseshoe area where a lot of men see baldness. As the hair is removed it will only leave a small puncture scar which will be almost invisible to the invisible eye. As the hair is removed it is examined to ensure that it can be reimplanted for optimum growth in the future. Once the hair has been deemed as a good option for regrowth the physician will place the new hair in the puncture places in the same growth and density for a natural appearance. Since the procedure only leaves small scars there is ideally little to no discomfort post-surgery and recovery time is generally less than one week.
Due to such a minimal downtime of this procedure, it is enticing for many. The small puncture scars are almost invisible to the naked eye and with current technology your physician is able to place hair from a donor location in such a natural manner it is a desirable way to fix baldness that may make you feel self-conscious. Whether you are wanting this transplant due to self-esteem or previous medical history this is a great option if you are worried about the appearance of your hair.
