Hair transplant procedures guide: find out all you need to know about any surgical hair transplant procedure

There are several hair transplant procedures available to men and women experiencing hair loss. The most common hair transplant procedure is called Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). Although it is the most expensive option, this hair restoration procedure is also the most effective, with patients reporting more satisfaction and little or no post-surgery pain or scarring.

Different types of hair transplants include scalp flap surgery, wherein a “flap” of skin is moved from one part of the scalp to another. This approach may be used for men with a high level of baldness, particularly with vertex (top of the head) balding.

Hair transplant procedures are also available for individuals experiencing hair loss in their eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial hair. A hair transplant procedure can be conducted in these areas to restore the contour of eyebrows or a beard.

Before You Choose a Surgeon

posted by on February 2, 2017

Before you make a final commitment for hair restoration surgery, it’s a good idea to ask your hair restoration surgeon a lot of questions so you can have confidence in your decision.

Consumer Alert / False Advertising

posted by ISHRS on January 18, 2017

After months of researching hair restoration surgery, you've finally decided it is time to talk to a physician. But your research shouldn't stop there...

NOTICEABLE HAIR TRANSPLANTS ARE NEVER IN FASHION, SO WHY ARE THEY MAKING A COMEBACK?

posted by ISHRS on August 8, 2016

In the old days (think 1980s), there was no mistaking who had a hair transplant. The telltale corn row, doll hair, pluggy-looking hair transplants of yesteryear were -- believe it or not -- once considered state-of-the-art. But that was well before the evolution of hair transplantation. Over the last 20 years, hair restoration techniques have evolved considerably. These techniques have become so refined and results so natural-looking that most people cannot tell if someone has even had a hair transplant.

Medical Tourism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

posted by ISHRS on June 29, 2016

With the rise of the internet and globalization, the world is literally at our fingertips. Not only can we easily cross borders for leisure travel and tourism, it is possible to visit nearly any country to conduct business or to purchase goods and services.

Comparison Between Strip Harvesting & FUE - Part 3

posted by ISHRS on August 5, 2015

We conclude our three part series, “Strip Harvesting versus FUE” in discussing a number of remaining issues between the two procedures.

Comparison Between Strip Harvesting & FUE - Part 2

posted by ISHRS on July 28, 2015

We continue our comparison of the hair restoration surgical procedures of Strip Harvesting versus FUE hair transplants.

Comparison Between Strip Harvesting & FUE - Part 1

posted by ISHRS on July 26, 2015

Years ago, experts started advocating a new way of performing hair transplant surgeries. Instead of the traditional strip harvesting– meaning that doctors would take strips of hair-bearing tissue from part of the head and place them elsewhere, the experts started advocating FUE hair transplants.