Like every field of surgery, the treatment of hair loss is a constantly evolving field. Today's surgeons offer new developments, new findings in research, new medications, and a long resume of experience. There are many reasons that a patient may consult with a hair loss surgeon for a hair restoration procedure. Nevertheless, almost all patients have the same expectations: they wish to look the way they did prior to their hair loss.
Cosmetic surgery, although it's been highlighted as glamorous and trendy, is anything but a stroll in the park. These procedures are long, often painful, and very costly. Many patients are under the impression that they'll walk in the door bald and walk out with a thick head of hair the same day. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Hair transplants can take several weeks, sometimes months. It's a slow process with a lot of healing between appointments.