What does the future of global hair transplants look like?
More people worldwide are going global in order to
receive a hair
transplant. Will prices come down in local markets or is it possible that
more people will continue to travel
internationally for this transplant surgery?
A hair transplant is a surgery that is done throughout
the world and it generally involves the idea of moving hair follicles from one
part of the body to areas of the body where hair follicles have ceased growing.
The success rate of the surgery is extremely high worldwide but it does often
involve a number of different surgical procedures, high doses of drugs and a
fairly short recovery time.
Market Segments:
Global Hair transplant
market has been segmented
- On the basis of Surgical
Methods which comprises of Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT),
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
- On the basis of Type Of
Surgery, the market is segmented into head hair transplant,
eyebrow transplant, frontal hairline lowering or reconstruction
- On the basis of End
User, it is segmented into trichology clinics, hospitals,
dermatology clinics
Key players for global
Hair transplant market:
Some of the key
players in this market are:
- Bernstein Medical (US)
- Bosley (US)
- Cole instruments (US)
- Ethics hair instruments (India)
- MEDICAMAT (France)
- Restoration Robotics Inc.
Company (US)
Intended Audience:
- Hair transplant medicines and
devices manufacturers
- Hair transplant treatment
providers
- Hospitals and clinics
- Medical Research laboratories
- Research and Development
(R&D) Companies
- Market Research and Consulting
Service Providers
- Potential Investors
The expense of the surgery is greatly reduced by doing
a bit of traveling throughout the world. Global hair transplants and the
percentage of this market is expected to grow to over 52% of the global hair
transplant market by the year 2023. Currently the international market for this
surgery sits around 24% of those that received the surgery. Global hair
transplant markets range in the hundreds of millions of dollars throughout the
world.
Some of the largest researchers in the hair transplant
market currently are medical researchers based out of the United
States, France and India.
Many of these hair transplant researchers such as ethics hair instruments, Bosley, Bernstein Medical and more share
their findings with a worldwide audience as well as some of the tools that they
produce. These types of investments are working to increase success rates and
to bring down the cost of a hair transplant by increasing efficiency.
America still holds the largest market share of hair
transplants by with the greater demand of global clients in the ability to save
money by traveling just a bit for a transplant surgery, it's no wonder that the
global
market is set to boom by 2023.
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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.
