Our confidence in telling barbers to "thin it out" grows weaker by the day. Even in secretly deleted search histories, it's all...
Rice water, ginger, black sesame seeds—
Every ancestral hair-growth remedy
Even laser hair-restoration helmets—we've tried them all.
Yet the strands on my head still count on one breath.
To address doubts about hair transplants' reliability,
Let's first understand
The basics of hair transplantation.
What is hair transplantation?
Simply put, it's like "robbing Peter to pay Paul."
Typically, hair follicles are extracted from the back of the scalp
and implanted into balding areas like the forehead or crown.
Then we wait for the hair to grow back.
Why use hair from the back of the head?
The primary culprit behind hair loss is dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Follicles from the back of the head exhibit minimal sensitivity to DHT.
These are long-lasting follicles.
They remain resilient even after transplantation.
Thus, they are ideal for replanting in balding areas.
Why do transplanted follicles survive?
According to the donor advantage theory,
hair follicles possess inherent characteristics.
Their original growth location does not affect survival.
However, note that
the hair that grows
will match the characteristics of the original follicle location.
How many years will transplanted hair last?
For hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia or trauma,
results typically last over 10 years.
The hair transplant process
begins with pre-operative blood tests
to confirm absence of blood-borne infections
and normal clotting function.
This step costs approximately 350 yuan. The following surgical steps, using the widely applied scarless hair transplant as an example: Step 1: Shaving the head To facilitate the procedure, the recipient area and the hair at the back of the head must be shaved. Step 2:Anesthesia and Filling
Many hesitate about hair transplantation
due to fear of pain
However, the procedure itself is painless
Since the scalp is thin and widely distributed
anesthetic is injected in multiple stages around the occipital region
The filling solution
serves to slightly elevate the scalp
facilitating follicular unit extraction
Step Three:Follicle Extraction
The number of follicles extracted
depends on the patient's hair loss condition.
At reputable clinics,
each transplanted follicular unit costs approximately ¥10-20.
This step is quite lengthy,
requiring the patient to lie face-down on the operating table for over 3 hours—
a test of endurance for both patient and surgeon.
Step Four:Hair Transplantation
Though the final step,
don't relax too soon. The procedure
previously performed on the occipital region—
administering anesthetic and filling solution—
must be repeated on the recipient area.
The surgeon then implants thousands of follicles
into the long-empty follicular pores.
may even exceed the previous step.
At this point,
the entire hair transplant process concludes.
Depending on the severity of hair loss,
this procedure costs approximately ¥15,000–80,000 (lab fees + surgery fees + medication costs).
As for the oft-repeated claim
"Get a hair transplant in the morning, go to work in the afternoon"
is basically impossible.
Because few patients want
their bloody scalp exposed to others.
Afterward,
patients must undergo a week-long recovery period
>They may experience fatigue from blood loss
and pain from thousands of incisions.
But isn't it all for better looks and confidence?
If you're tempted,
don't rush—first learn
how to approach hair transplants scientifically:
1.Go to a legitimate hospital/institution. Never opt for cheaper options at unlicensed studios or beauty salons. Hair transplant errors can be fatal. Currently, only large hospitals and specialized hair transplant clinics can accurately analyze your scalp condition and hair loss causes. They hold valid Medical Institution Practice Licenses and Business Licenses, and their pricing is transparent.>only large hospitals and specialized hair transplant clinics
can accurately assess your scalp condition and hair loss causes.
They hold valid Medical Institution Practice Licenses and Business Licenses
with transparent pricing.
Additionally,
determine if you're a suitable candidate for transplantation.
2.Hair transplants aren't suitable for everyone.
When hair loss reaches stage 6 or higher,
even the hair follicle resources at the back of the head are insufficient,
making surgery ineffective.
Additionally, those who have recently suffered burns,
have severe bacterial infections on the scalp,
or are in a phase of intense hair shedding cannot undergo hair transplants.
Hair transplants are more suitable for:
> individuals with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness)
and those with hair loss due to trauma.
Wearing hats,
nano-fiber wigs
or scalp micropigmentation
are viable alternatives. > >In summary,
hair transplantation isn't as mysterious as it seems—
the key is finding a suitable approach and a reputable clinic. > >Finally,
I'll be honest: I'm not rushing to get a transplant anytime soon. >One like could save me a strand of hair—
let me see how much you care! >