In the past several years they have become much more popular for women as well, and the results are equally impressive for both men and women. The growth rate for transplanted hair is over 96% and the natural rate that the hair grows in after being transplanted ensures that no one will notice the procedure has been done. The hair gradually becomes thicker as it grows in.

Hair transplants can correct female pattern baldness, or Androgenetic Alopecia. Female pattern baldness causes a thinning thoroughout the scalp, it is a more diffuse thinning than men whose thinning is concentrated in the crown and frontal areas. In a transplant, the new hair is placed between existing hair to increase hair density throughout the scalp.

After a face lift, the hairline is sometimes changed and becomes too high to be aesthetically pleasing. A hair transplant can lower the hairline back to where it should be. There may also be tiny scars around the face that can be covered with transplanted hair. Other problems that can be corrected with hair transplantation include hair loss from weaves and braids, also called Traction Alopecia. Hair loss from chemicals used in straightening, perms, and dyes can also be corrected with hair transplantation. Hair transplant works very effectively for restoring lost eyebrows as well.
 

 

What Does Hair Restoration Surgery Involve?

Hair restoration surgery is done under local anesthetic on an outpatient basis. A routine panel of bloodwork is required prior to the procedure. The procedure is done in one day. The amount of grafts dictates the amount of time needed. Lunch is served and clients usually watch a movie of their choice during the procedure. Afterwards, they are usually able to drive themselves home. Follow-up care is thoroughly explained and Dr. Koher and the Staff is available twenty-four hours a day after surgery to answer questions.

As an added benefit to having the surgery done at Jernigan’s, several post-op laser treatments are included in the cost of surgery. The treatments are provided to decrease or eliminate the dormancy state that the transplanted grafts go through after transplantation thereby resulting in more hair sooner. The existing hair will also benefit from the increased blood flow to the scalp and grow healthier. Jernigan’s is one of the few transplantation clinics in the country to include these treatments in the cost of surgery.