Hair Transplants for Black Men

Hair transplantation is an important breakthrough in the field of hair restoration. Hair restoration typically involves either the use of medication for restoring hair or surgical removal of hair from one part of the body to another part, where hair thinning is taking place. The later procedure, i.e., the surgical method is known as hair transplantation. This procedure can provide significant benefits to men having male pattern baldness and androgenetic alopecia, which are the most common causes of hair loss in men. Even an increasing number of women are opting for hair transplantation procedure, although, they usually suffer from hair thinning. baldness in women is quite rare.

Men Hair Transplant Procedure
Before initiating the surgical method of hair restoration, the scalp of the candidate is thoroughly analyzed by the surgeon to evaluate the density of hair in the donor site, i.e. the site from which the hair follicles would be transferred to the balding or the recipient site. The actual hair transplant surgery involves the removal of the skin containing the hair follicles from the donor site and then transplanting it in the balding area. The modern technique of hair transplantation is known as Follicular unit transplantation, where hair can be harvested in two ways, strip harvesting and FUE harvesting. More on hair transplantation surgery.

In the first method, known as strip harvesting, a strip of scalp is removed from the donor area and then cut into several small pieces of tissues. These pieces are called grafts, which are then inserted in the thinning area of the scalp. Local anesthesia is required for removing the strip of scalp from the donor site. The recovery time for this method is about 2 weeks. On the other hand, FUE or follicular unit extraction harvesting involves extraction of the individual hair follicle using tiny punches from the donor site, to be inserted into the thinning or balding area with the help of micro blade. Know more about hair grafting.

Hair Transplants For Black Men
As far as the procedure of hair transplant surgery is concerned, it is same for all men, black or white. Race or ethnicity does not have any major impact on the basic method of follicular hair transplantation. Instead, hair transplant for black men has shown some really promising results, in giving a more natural look. The main reason behind this is, the density of their hair. African American hair is usually curly and hence, looks denser than other types of hair. In other words, curliness creates an illusion of more density. Therefore, African American hair transplant looks more natural and they do well in hiding hair thinning.

The candidature of Black men for hair transplantation would be governed by several factors. The most important of these factors are the density of hair in the donor site, as well as the kind of look or hairstyle one prefers. Hair transplantation always performs better in individuals with dense hair in the donor site and limited balding. For black men, their curly hair occurring in layers, has been found to impart a fuller and more natural look. The transplanted hair fall out after a few days, but regrows within two to three months. Scarring is very common in strip harvesting, which, however can be avoided with the follicular unit extraction method.

The follicular unit extraction method is generally more expensive than the other types of hair transplantation methods. However, in recent times, there has been a significant reduction in the cost of hair transplantation, in general. Depending on the extent of baldness, the whole transplantation procedure may require several sessions, which can also affect the total cost. As far as the side effects are concerned, one can experience swelling of the scalp and forehead, which can require administration of medications. Apart from this, the transplanted hair can fall out after few days of relocation, which is known as 'shock loss'. Such loss is quite normal and the hair usually returns after two to three months. More on hair transplantation side effects.

To sum up, hair transplants for black men does not differ significantly from their white counterparts. Before opting for hair transplantation, one should carefully do a complete research on the different methods and the various issues related with them, in order to find out which method would be suitable for you. Also important is to select an expert surgeon, as the success of hair transplantation depends to a great extent on the skill and experience of the surgeon.