The reality of hair transplants – from side effects to whether results last

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hair transplant is a procedure where hair is moved to an area that's become thinner or is completely bald. It's not available on the NHS because it's counted as cosmetic surgery, and the treatment can be quite costly.

According to the NHS, a hair transplant in the UK can cost anywhere between £1,000 and £30,000, depending on the extent of hair loss, the type of procedure you have, and the quality of the clinic and its team.Hair transplants are typically more successful than over-the-counter hair restoration products, according to experts.But does the expensive treatment actually work and what do you need to be aware of before embarking on the extreme hair regrowth treatment?A hair transplant is suitable for people with permanent baldness - the type that is hereditary.It's not usually suitable for people with other types of hair loss, such as the type that causes bald patches (alopecia areata).Those suffering with alopecia may undergo the transplant if the area is “burned out” and there is no change or recurrence in the affected area for a full year after completing the one year of non-surgical treatments.

Hair transplants aim to restore hair growth to areas of the scalp with limited or absent growth.Each procedure takes several hours, depending on how many follicles the surgeon implants, and both involve a local anaesthetic.“They are effective treatments for many types of hair loss, but they cannot stop future hair loss,” says Medical News Today.“For lasting results, people may need follow-up transplants.“The success rate of hair transplant surgery depends on many factors, including the skill and experience of the surgeon and the thickness of the person’s donor hair.”According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.