James Brown Celebrity Hair Stylist Goes for Hair Transplant
It does not matter whether a person is wealthy, educated, famous,
good looking or does not possess any of these qualities, everyone is
prone to the universal problem of hair loss. The reasons can be
heredity, health or overuse of chemical formulas on the hair.
No
one can help it if even a celebrity hair stylist falls prey to this hair
rising problem. But since there is a permanent remedy it is no doubt a
huge relief especially for people who are constantly in the public eye.
James
Brown hair stylist to film biggies like Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Emma
Watson and others joins celebrities like James Nesbitt, Louis Walsh and
Wayne Rooney in not hiding the fact about a hair transplant procedure.
Although he still wears his trademark hat when he is at work he has
gained more confidence and is happier with a full crop of hair. He
actually repents not having the procedure done long back.
Having
suffered silently since he was 24, James was ready for a transplant by
March 2011 in order to rid himself of insecurity and nervousness in
public, especially when he had to remove his hat.
After some
research he zeroed in on Dublin-based hair transplant clinic Hair
Restoration Blackrock (HRBR). He was put through an Ultra Refined
Follicular Unit Transplantation or URFUT procedure considered a ‘gold
standard’ among hair transplant techniques.
URFUT involves the
surgical removal of a thin strip of skin with permanent hair from the
donor area. This is normally the area in the back of the head that is
genetically immune to hair loss. After dissecting the hair-bearing skin
into grafts or follicular units, they are inserted into the balding
areas of the scalp.
The individual hair follicles that are
implanted into the scalp will grow anew from the new location. In a two
day procedure a team of six specialists worked on James’s hair. Hair
transplantations generally require between eight and ten hours. The
sessions are split into two days when nearly 4,500 grafts are
transplanted in a single day.
Dr. Maurice Collins, medical
director of Hair Restoration Blackrock and a Fellow of the Royal College
of Surgeons London, Dublin and Edinburgh commented, “The results of
James’s transplant are fantastic, even at this early stage.”
As
fifty per cent of men by the age of 50 or even earlier suffer from hair
loss there is no need to hide the fact or be embarrassed about it.
As
Brown puts it, “It got to the point where hair loss was something that
was constantly on my mind. But I just was too nervous…I didn’t have the
confidence to talk about it, so I let it go and it got worse and worse
to the point I had to do something about it.’
He went through the
procedure and has gained a head full of hair besides gaining
confidence. He can now appear freely without a hat with his head held
high. Thanks to such celebrities more men will be enthused to adopt such
measures. Instead of hiding the fact and get written about it in
tabloids as a mystery, James Brown has joined celebrities who did not
shy away from disclosing that they had a hair transplant done. Hats off
to him…….
Hairfear
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.
