Top 10 Celebrity Hair Transplants
When receding hairlines make news, advancing hair lines make greater
news. Although it is a known fact that most men will loose hair owing to
hormonal causes, when it actually happens, it is devastating. More so
for men in the entertainment industry.
Many actors, singers,
musicians and sportsmen love to swing a thick mane which sure enhances
their looks. Actors like Kevin Costner hit upon the solution way back in
2006, tired of digitally adding hair to his head. He sure found success
in micro hair grafts transplant which added hair to his scalp and
subtracted years from his age.
Elton John, rock
singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and actor is also a hair transplant
recipient who wanted to escape from toupees and wigs. In 1970 Sir Elton
John was one among few celebs who went for hair transplant and admitted
having done so.
Double Oscar recipient Mel Gibson may not have
admitted to the procedure but there is visible evidence right on top of
his head. He got rid of a thinning mane problem and bald patches with
hair restoration procedures which are expensive but well within his
means.
Cricketer Shane Warne is proof of the fact that hair
transplant is not for entertainers alone but any celebrity. Not one to
hide the fact he endorses it.
Brendan Fraser appears to be very
conscious of his mane looks as he seems to have first tried medication
to deal with hair loss problem before going to a surgeon. As he took the
step on time he got good results. If there is sufficient follicular
unit grafts in the donor area (usually the back side of head) for
transplantation then more hair can be grown up front to get pleasing
results.
If he was just a chef he may not have minded but Gordon
Ramsay is a celebrity chef who is on TV most of the time. Besides Botox
to get rid of wrinkles from his visage, he also went for a hair
transplant. Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE is the treatment he took
although he was not affected much. Better early than be sorry.
Although
there is speculation about whether actor Nicholas Cage went for hair
transplant or not, pictures taken two years back and now clearly
indicate that he has gone for some hair restoration procedure. He has
not made his receding hairline lush but has cleverly tried to augment it
with a subdued effect.
Not many actors have the guts of James Nesbitt.
Having undergone two hair transplants, he said that he preferred the
procedure as he was in the public eye a lot and hence needed to improve
his looks and locks to steady his career.
The problem with celebs
is that we’ll never know for sure if something happened or not. Same
doubt here. Besides excessive use of Botox, Billy Bob Thornton is
believed to have gone for hair transplant treatment.
Calum Best the
latest celebrity to go for hair transplant is keen on having better
looks as he is constantly in the media glare and wants to present
himself well on High Definition TV. His desire for blonde looks in his
teens and tying the hair tightly back have brought on baldness at a
young age.
In most other professions like medicine, law,
business, teaching, science and technology etc. baldness is associated
with intelligence, too much research work and a hectic job. Looks don’t
matter here. But not so when you have celeb status.
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Frequently asked questions about hair transplant procedures
How much does a hair transplant cost?
Hair transplants can vary in price based off of the area in the world that you are interested in getting a hair transplant as well as the size of the area where you may need a hair transplant. Experienced doctors in the United States will often charge some of the highest prices for a hair transplant worldwide and this is why so many travelers make the move to other parts the world like Turkey, India, Thailand, Mexico...etc for their hair transplants.
Will a hair transplant hurt?
Although hair transplants may look like a particularly
unpleasant or painful experience is actually very little discomfort involved
with the surgery itself. Hair transplants are always done under an anesthetic so there's absolutely zero pain during the treatment itself. Many people actually relate the process as being very similar to going to the dentist for filling or root canal. Mild pain can persist over the course of postop treatment but he generally just resumes for a few days.
Who can deliver the best surgery?
It's usually best to consider working with surgeons who have and IAHRS certification or international alliance of hair restoration surgeons recognition. IAHRS can often deliver recommendations for the best surgeons in each particular area.
Is this scarring noticeable?
Any type of hair transplant will require the use of incisions throughout the scalp. There can also sometimes be a small scar from the donor area towards the back of the scalp. Asking to look at photos of the surgeon's previous work will help you to see roughly how bad the scarring could be. In most cases an experienced professional can limit the look of scarring and noticeable marks from the surgery.
How long does it take for the hair to grow?
In most cases hair growth will start within eight months and you can start to see a full effect from the hair transplant after a full year. The initial signs of growth can usually start between 3 to 4 months after the surgery.
Are the results permanent?
The hair follicles that are transplanted are generally the ones which are genetically resistant against the symptoms of baldness. As long as you receive hair loss treatment later in your life after the symptoms of balding have started to subside, you can have a better chance at permanent results.
While everyone know you've had surgery?
If you want to limit the chance that people may find out about your surgery it's important to give at least three weeks of healing as the surgical area will be affected and red just after surgery. After around a month of healing it can look far less noticeable. You could consider wearing a hat while time passes or opting for some extra time off if possible.
How long should I rest after surgery?
It's recommended to rest for at least a few days after surgery so that your body can recover. Trenton to over exert yourself and limit sexual activity, running in the gym for around 10 days after surgery.
Is it possible to lose more hair as a result of surgery?
There is always a chance of shock loss which happens when the hair is weak and miniaturizing after the surgery. As long as the surgeon is choosing the correct hair follicles and performing the surgery well it's possible to minimize the chance of this happening however.
Will I need another hair transplant?
The need for another transplant really depends on the individual. With a solid foundation surgery and working to potentially bolster results with drug therapy, you can improve the stability of the hair that was transplanted as well as prevent further loss. Getting a hair transplant early
on in your 20s or early on in life could lead to needing long-term transplants as hair loss can be progressive.
