Prior to your hair transplant procedure the key thing to do to prepare for it is careful planning. There are a number of important decisions that need to be made in consultation with your Doctor to ensure a result that you are going to be happy with for the rest of your life.
From an aesthetic, cosmetic point of view, probably the most crucial issue will be where to place your new hairline and what shape to make it. What you decide however will depend on a number of factors including what age you are, what type of hair you have and your individual pattern of hair loss and how much hair has been lost at the time of the transplant.
A 25 year old will have a totally different expectation of where he wants his hair line than say a 45 year old, but a responsible Doctor will need to find a solution that will still look good at 70 years or more.
To do this he will need to take into account the potential for further hair loss behind the transplant area and possibly the need for additional procedures at a later stage. This will mean careful conservation of the donor area to ensure there will be sufficient permanent hair left.
To be able to have a more meaningful input in the planning process, the more you understand about your particular hair type and the stages the balding process is likely to go through, and the causes behind it, the better.
The greatest risk with transplant procedures is in things not turning out the way you expected. The best way to eliminate this risk is through understanding what to expect and why.
Once you have a grasp of what is needed and why, you will want to discuss with your doctor the exact process you will go through during the procedure. He should be able to provide you with a detailed plan of the day and what to expect at every stage.
One factor which can limit the available quantity of hair for transplanting is how tight or loose the scalp is on the scull. The looser the better as far as ease of harvesting the donor strips is concerned.
One group of surgeons recommends the patient perform a simple exercise to promote this scalp 'laxity' which involves interlacing the fingers on the back of the head where the permanent hair is located and pressing firmly enough to slide the scalp forward and back for about 5 minutes at a time several times a day. This can also be done to the sides of the head as well. This practice should begin as soon as possible once the decision to go ahead with the transplant is made.
Deciding to use a surgical hair transplant technique is something that is going to effect the rest of your life so this is a decision that must be entered into thoughtfully and reasonably and with a working knowledge of the procedures and the possible outcomes good or not .
Who you choose to carry out the procedure is obviously of crucial importance. Technical expertise is vital but so also is the aesthetic understanding and long term vision to help you make the right decisions that you will be happy with for the rest of your life.
Taking this step towards boosting your self esteem and refining your image could be the most profound step you ever take in improving your physical appearance and emotional wellbeing. Enjoy it!
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