Tuesday 24 March 2015

What is scalp reduction procedure and why it is not considered a safe treatment as compared to hair transplant surgery?

The scalp reduction procedure is hardly ever performed any more due to major superior advancements in the art of hair transplantation surgery. The scalp reduction is a surgical procedure to eliminate particular areas of the scalp that are badly affected by alopecia disease, and the healthier remain parts of the scalp are then extended and re-positioned for making the balding part smaller and more controllable. This method can be done in separate session, but, it is also done with a hair transplant surgery. With the excellent outcomes from follicular unit grafting method, scalp reduction has now become a method of the past.

 Although, the surgeons are educated and highly experienced and they have the quality of education and knowledge power. But, when they are going to do a scalp reduction surgical treatment, it is essential for the patient to discuss thoroughly earlier to undergoing this method. The surgeons also suggest to take a second concurring opinion to any different hair transplant doctor earlier to undergoing a scalp reduction operation because it loss your permanent hair for future hair transplant surgery. In this treatment, the stitches can cause severe pain and swelling because they are under the deepest skin of the scalp and the patient’s body can reject the stitches, which will cause tiny holes in the patient’s scalp.

If you have had a scalp reduction surgery and you are disappointed with the results, please consult with any good hair transplant surgeon.

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