Making The Most Of Your Cosmetic Procedure

If you're struggling with hair loss, you may dream of the day when you can, once again, look in the mirror and see a full head of hair. This does not have to remain a mere dream. Hair transplant procedures do often allow patients to enjoy a fuller head of hair again. Here are some questions you might have as you begin considering a hair transplant.

Where Does the Hair Come From?

There's a common misconception that the hair used for transplants comes from cadavers or from another place on your body. In reality, the hair itself comes from your own head. Your doctor will remove tiny bits of hair from areas where your hair is still thick. Often, the hair comes from the back and sides of your head. The patches will be carefully selected and removed so that they are not obvious. The hair in these areas will grow back in the months following treatment.

Does the Procedure Hurt?

Patients are usually given local anesthetic prior to a hair transplant procedure. In other words, the area to be worked on will be numbed. As such, you won't feel much, if anything, while the hair patches are being removed from one place and transplanted to the other. After the procedure, your head will be sore, but taking over-the-counter pain relievers should keep this manageable. The pain will be mostly gone after a few days.

How Long Does It Take to See Results?

You might assume hair transplants yield instant results, but this is not usually the case. The actual hairs that are transplanted tend to die and fall out in the weeks following the procedure. This alarms many patients, but there's really no reason to worry. The implanted hair "roots" are still there, and in the weeks and months that follow, new hair will begin growing from the transplant sites. Your look will keep improving over time until you have a much fuller head of hair.

Does Insurance Cover this Treatment?

In most cases, hair transplant procedures are not covered under medical insurance because they are considered to be cosmetic in nature. However, if you happen to have a cosmetic rider on your health insurance, the procedure will likely be covered.

Hair transplants can allow you to achieve a fuller head of hair once again. If you have any other questions about this procedure, talk to a company like Capitis Medical and Aesthetics.