How far would you go to look good? Would you consider synthetic hair transplants? In recent years, hair restoration has become a popular cosmetic procedure. Synthetic hair transplant techniques promote hair growth in areas where natural hair loss occurs. While they are effective, they come at a price. Many countries have banned the sale and marketing of synthetic hair implants because they are considered harmful to consumers.
Synthetic Hair Transplant
Using human hair to create artificial hair has been around since ancient times. The newer methods involve taking a strip of donor hair from the back of the head and then implanting it into the bald area. However, synthetic hair transplant is a controversial procedure.
Some people believe it is unsafe since it involves removing hair follicles from the donor site and implanting them into the recipient area. However, others argue it is safe because the transplanted hair looks natural.
Some countries that widely use synthetic hair transplants are: Russia, India, China, Japan, Brazil, etc.
Types of Hair Transplantation
Hair transplants are often performed to treat male pattern baldness. There are two types of hair transplantation procedures: strip harvesting and follicular unit transfer. Strip harvesting is the removal of a section of hair from the back of the head and then implanting it on the bald area.
Follicular Unit Transfer like we perform at Advanced Medical Hair Institute, involves extracting strips of skin (FUT) from the donor site and implanting them individually into the recipient area.
What Causes Synthetic Hair Transplant Controversy?
Hair transplantation is a new field surrounded by its fair share of controversies and issues. However, the main controversy is on the side effects of the transplant. Your immune system may reject synthetic hair because they are foreign bodies. In addition, the recipient may get allergic reactions after treatment.
Also, synthetic hair breaks off annually, so you’ll need to be re-implanted annually to maintain your overall look. As a result, regular re-implants may leave your scalp badly scarred. Another side effect is that failure to clean the hair causes inflammation and may develop cysts in the long run. So, you need to visit your health practitioner monthly for cleaning.
Another issue is that if you feel itchy, scratching your scalp is inevitable and will cause the implanted hair in that area to dislodge. Finally, the cost of hair transplantation is another issue. You will need the initial amount for the treatment, re-implant fees, and the money to buy special hair products and shampoos.
Due to these issues and to ensure the best results, we do not perform synthetic hair transplants at Advanced Medical Hair Institute.
Conclusion
Regardless of the controversies, some people still choose to receive the treatment. However, if you are experiencing hair loss and are considering a hair transplant, schedule a consultation with our Advanced Medical Hair Institute practitioners in Reno or Las Vegas, NV.
