This page offers a general overview of cosmetic surgery procedures on paticuler areas of the body. For more in-depth information on these procedures, please consult our experienced doctors.
Please navigate by clicking the name of the paticuler area of the body in order to get detailed information about the procedure.
The Hairs
Hair is a filamentous outgrowth from the skin, and hairs are most important factor in the aspect of the human beauty. Stylish hairs are always considered as the symbol of beauty.
Both men and women have problems with hair loss. In men, the problem often can begin at an early age and is inherited through the individual's maternal grandfather (mother's father). Male pattern baldness usually begins with loss in the front and can progress through stages until the entire mid-section of the head is bald. cosmetic surgical offerings on Forehead
Hair loss is primarily caused by a combination of aging, a change in hormones, and a family history of baldness. As a rule, the earlier hair loss begins, the more severe the baldness will become. Hair loss can also be caused by burns or trauma, in which case Cosmetic Surgery offers hair replacement surgery or a reconstructive treatment. Please read carefully before considering hair replacement surgery. HAIR REPLACEMENT Hair replacement surgery can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but the results won't necessarily match your ideal. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.
It's important to understand that all hair replacement techniques use your existing hair. The goal of surgery is to find the most efficient uses for existing hair.
Hair replacement candidates must have healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head to serve as donor areas. Donor areas are the places on the head from which grafts and flaps are taken. Other factors, such as hair color, texture and waviness or curliness may also affect the cosmetic result. There are a number of techniques used in hair replacement surgery. Sometimes, two or more techniques are used to achieve the best results.
Transplant techniques, such as punch grafts, mini-grafts, micro-grafts, slit grafts, and strip grafts are generally performed on patients who desire a more modest change in hair fullness. Flaps, tissue-expansion and scalp-reduction are procedures that are usually more appropriate for patients who desire a more dramatic change.
Procedure: Fill in balding areas with a patient's own hair using a variety of techniques including scalp reduction, tissue expansion, strip grafts, scalp flaps, or clusters of punch grafts (plugs, miniplugs and microplugs). Works best on men with male pattern baldness after hair loss has stopped. Length: 1 to 3 hours. Some techniques may require multiple procedures over 18 months or more. Anesthesia: Usually local with sedation. Flaps and tissue expansion may be done with general anesthesia. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Side Effects: Temporary achy, tight scalp. Unnatural look in early stages. Risks: Unnatural look. Infection. Excessive scarring. Failure to "take." Loss of scalp tissue and/or transplanted hair. Recovery: Usually 2 to 5 days. More strenuous activities: 10 days to 3 weeks. Final look: may be 18 months or more, depending on procedure.
The Hairs
