Why do Hair Transplants Work : Men can be assured — hair transplants work. However, the success of the procedure depends on the overall density of their hair. The hair that is transplanted is usually removed from an area where the patient has more hair (the donor site) to the place where the patient has less hair (the recipient site). It is the ideal solution to baldness because it uses a person’s own hair.

Why Do Hair Transplants Work?

Hair transplants work because hair removed from the permanent zone in the back and sides of the scalp continues to grow when transplanted to the balding area in the front or top of one’s head. The reason is that the genetic predisposition for hair to fall out resides in the hair follicle itself, rather than in the scalp. Therefore, transplanted hair keeps right on growing because the hair follicle keeps its original genetic coding, and thus it does not attract dihydrotestoserone, the hormone that causes male-patterned baldness. When DHT-resistant hair from the back of the scalp is transplanted to the top, it retains DHT resistance in its new location. The scalp is also very vascular, so immediately after the follicular unit hair grafts and micro-grafts are transplanted, the surrounding tissue begins feeding the transplant follicle and healing begins. The hair shaft may also shed, but the hair follicles remain and often go into a resting phase. Hair graft survival rates are nearly 100 percent.

How much hair is restored depends on the patient’s degree of hair loss and their desired result. Some needs are met in one hair transplant procedure while the goals of others may be best achieved over multiple hair transplant surgeries. Patients should research thoroughly before choosing a hair transplant specialist. At the DermHair Clinic in Los Angeles, board certified hair surgeon and dermatologist Dr. Umar has had years of extensive training and practice. Visir Dr. Umar’s website to see examples of his work at www.dermhairclinic.com or call the DermHair Clinic at (310)318-1500.