MEDICAL HAIR TRANSPLANTS

• How is a transplant performed?
  
• Why are micrografts better than macrografts?
  
• Is a hair transplant procedure painful?
  
• Will people be able to tell that I just underwent a hair transplant surgical procedure?
  
• How is KingsHead Hair Transplant Clinic different from other transplant places?
  
• Who performs the hair transplant surgery?
  
• What will it cost and is financing available?
  
• What's the next step?
  
• Is my hair loss pattern normal and treatable?

How is a transplant performed?
A hair transplant procedure takes hair on the back base of your head that is genetically programmed to grow for a lifetime and transfers it to areas on your scalp where your hair has stopped growing.  This is the only method recommended and approved by medical authorities for successfully restoring and growing hair permanently and naturally.

Our professional surgical team will perform this hair transplant procedure using a meticulous micrograft procedure (also referred to as a minigraft procedure) where 1 to 3 hairs per graft are placed into tiny slits made in the balding area of your scalp.  The hairs will take root within 1 to 4 days and begin to grow just as they had been growing when they were in the "donor" area on your head.  The hair will grow for the rest of your life and you can cut, color and style it.

Why are micrografts better than macrografts?
Your hair grows naturally in groups of 1 to 4 hairs which are called follicular units. A micrograft hair transplant procedure mimics this natural hair growth because it contains only 1 to 4 hairs per graft.  A macrograft procedure, which is considered an outdated procedure, utilizes 5 to 10 hairs per graft and as a result macrograft patients often have what is referred to as a "plug" appearance.  In simple terms, a micrograft procedure creates an exact duplication of nature, an undetectable new look.

Is a hair transplant procedure painful?
Not really.  When you arrive on the day of your procedure, you will be given an oral medication to help you relax.  Then, when your procedure begins, the area of you scalp which will be worked on will be frozen with a local anesthetic.  When you leave after the completion of your transplant, you will also be supplied with some oral pain relievers.  However, most patients report that they take very few post-operative pain relievers.

Will people be able to tell that I just underwent a hair transplant surgical procedure?
Immediately after having a transplant procedure, you will have some redness and scabbing on the scalp area where your transplant was performed.  This will disappear usually within 7 to 10 days.  And, because our surgeon only performs micrograft procedures you will have no permanent scarring or "plug-like" appearance.  The growth rate of your newly transplanted follicles is a natural process controlled by your body, so it is important to note that it will occur gradually over time and vary from person to person.  However, most people see results in 4 to 6 months.

How is KingsHead Hair Transplant Clinic different from other transplant places?
For over 30 years, KingsHead has been recognized as the Midwest's premier hair care specialist, and we've earned this reputation by treating each of our clients with individualized excellence while ensuring satisfaction with all of our services.  In 1998, we were also recognized in the Consumer's Guide To Hair Replacement compiled by Professor Timothy Paulson of LaSalle University, LA.

All transplants are performed in a confidential, relaxed atmosphere, and the surgical team generally only performs one surgery a day to ensure a non-rushed quality outcome to this meticulous procedure.  All of the members on our transplant team are licensed professionals (Board-Certified surgeon, RNs and LPNs).  KingsHead prides itself on this high level of professionalism.

Finally, we closely follow our patients after their surgeries to make sure that they are pleased with their results.  We also include 3 free haircuts and styling to help patients transform into their new look.

What will it cost and is financing available?
Because every hair transplant procedure is unique, it is difficult to give an exact cost on the procedure.  Typical transplants, however, range in price from $4,000 to $8,000.  Up to 100% free financing for 1 year is available for qualified applicants, and we also accept most major credit cards.

What's the next step?
Call 1-800-258-4848 for a free private consultation with Surgical Coordinator, Ray Schneider.  He will meet with you to discuss your individual goals, assess your hair loss situation and work together with you to create a plan to effectively restore your hair.

Is my hair loss pattern normal and treatable?
Most people fall into one of the hair loss patterns illustrated below and over time progress onto the next level.  Hair loss can start or stop at any age, time or classification.  Most cases of hair loss can be effectively treated with a hair transplant. However, we recommend that you are at least 25 years old before you undergo a hair transplant procedure.

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