I often get asked if I would ever consider getting a hair transplant. And the simple answer to that question is, probably not. And here's why...
Firstly, I am not at the chronic stage of male pattern baldness, therefore I do not see my situation as urgent enough to go down the surgical avenue. I would say I suffer from Norwood 2 hair loss, but that has been the case since I was about 26 years old. I am now in my early thirties and I seem to have steadied the pattern of hair loss through taking supplements and treatments.
If I were to consider having a hair transplant, I would have to be a lot balder, as I would only currently be paying for minor fills in slightly thinner areas. I don't think my balding is particularly noticeable as it stands, therefore I am happy to continue using the products that have halted my hair loss so far.
Secondly, I can't afford a hair transplant - it's that simple. For a decent procedure, you're looking at a cost of between £3000-£10,000 depending on your specific needs. I earn a pretty good salary, but I can't justify spending a fortune on a hair transplant that isn't guaranteed to work. Yes, that's right, not all transplants work, and many patients find themselves constantly going back for top-up surgery which costs more time and money. Is it really worth it? And finally, I really don't think I'd get a transplant because I don't particularly like the idea of having surgery and coming away with scars around the back of my head. I've seen some pretty horrific images of men after surgery, and if that can be avoided then I will always seek other, safer and natural options. If I was to go down the route of hair surgery, then I would probably opt for the tattoo procedure. I recently did a post on the company Skalp, which is actually a non-surgical procedure that restores that hairline and crown areas for men who have gone completely bald. If I ever start losing my hair to the point of Norwood 5, then I would consider the tattoo procedure, as it can also be reversed if you change your mind at some point down the line.
Ok, so I was browsing through a few online blogs and happened to stumble across a rather cool service that provides a solution for men who are bald.
I appreciate the fact that many men have gotten to a point where they have exceeded the dreaded Norwood 6 and are left with no hair at the top of their heads. It's unfortunate, especially when the only option they have left is to go through the rather vigorous and expensive hair loss transplant, which still isn't guaranteed to deliver the desired results.
I have battled hair loss for over five years, and thankfully I still have most of my hair intact, but I know that many men aren't quite as lucky as me in their thirties. A good solid hairline is vital to the appearance of a man, and although many men like to shave their heads anyway, I can guarantee you the vast majority of these men would absolutely love to have their hairline back.
So, what if I told you there was a painless, non-surgical procedure that restores the hairline and fills any balding on the scalp? And what's more, it's affordable and it's 100% effective! Would you believe me? Well, you'd better start believing, because it's true, and this new trend is set to explode over the coming years.
Ok, so you're completely bald and have no choice but to shave your head. You don't mind the shaved head look, but you just wish you could still have your hairline back, which would at least give you the option to have a very short cropped look, right? Well, Skalp™ have created a new procedure that restores your lost hairline, giving the impression you have a full head of hair, of which you choose to keep cropped. The results also make you look younger, which is completely understandable when you consider how much hair loss can age a man. So what is the Skalp procedure and how does it work? Skalp™ Micropigmentation (medical hairline tattoo) is the ultimate in non-surgical male and female scalp grooming; an incredible life-changing treatment where natural pigments are applied at the epidermal level of the scalp to replicate the natural appearance of real hair follicles or strands – depending on your hair loss extent, and desired look.
Yep, that's right, folks, this is a highly advanced 'tattoo' procedure that looks incredibly real, and if for some reason you aren't happy with the results, the whole procedure can be reversed!
If you're as intrigued as I am about Skalp™ then be sure to check out their website for more information on this brilliant new procedure. I'll leave you with this video to get a flavour of what Skalp™ is all about...
