Signs Your Initial Hair Transplant Procedure Needs Revision
Many people receive hair restoration treatment because they are sick of the feeling that their hair loss draws unwanted attention. Unfortunately, a poorly performed hair transplant can be obvious, causing even more scalp insecurity. Thankfully, for our patients from Chicago, IL, and surrounding areas, our expert surgeons in Oakbrook Terrace perform hair transplant revisions to provide even better results than balding individuals originally envisioned. Here are some signs your initial hair transplant procedure needs revision.
The Surgeon Used Outdated Technology
Hair restoration technology has made incredible leaps and bounds over the past decade. Of course, our expert team employs cutting-edge tools to ensure the best transplant and revision results. One obsolete method that has caused enormous frustration for hair restoration patients is strip harvesting – a technique that all-too-often left noticeable scars on the scalp. When our surgeons perform a revision for patients who originally underwent strip harvesting, we precisely transplant hair to minimize future scarring and mask existing scars.
Poor Plug Placement
Another unfortunately common reason that we are seen to perform hair transplant revision is to correct widely-set plugs that result in noticeable gaps in hair. This is frequently caused by hair surgeons who lack the requisite experience to perform pinpoint surgeries with natural-looking hair spacing. Furthermore, a poorly placed plug can be revealed as hair begins to thin. Our elite team can identify and correct all issues with your plug placement.
Patches and Spots
Thin patches and bald spots are exactly what hair restoration patients are trying to avoid having when they receive surgery. Regrettably, these exact issues can be caused by an unskilled hair surgeon who over-harvests hair from a donor region that cannot support significant harvesting. We can effectively conceal any thin patches in your hair or bald spots on your scalp.
Persistent Thinning
Ideally, a perfectly performed autograft procedure will result in natural hair growth for the rest of your life. This can truly be life-changing for patients who have struggled with balding and hair thinning for years. Moving forward, confidently knowing that their hair will continue to grow provides many patients with boosted self-esteem. Disappointingly for many, an unsatisfactory procedure can leave them struggling with persistently thinning hair. We can fix this by drastically improving your hairline density with a revision.
Technician Mistakes
Across the hair restoration industry, there is a troubling trend of having technicians perform procedures that should only be carried out by highly-qualified hair restoration surgeons. Technicians typically do not have the necessary education, training, or skill to carry out effective restorations. This is no knock on them personally. The truth is, these procedures are immensely complex. To ensure the best results possible for all patients who visit our Chicago practice, our board-certified surgeons perform every procedure, no matter how minor, ourselves.
Contact the Chicago Hair Institute
If you want to fix your hair transplant problems with a revision performed by board-certified experts, reach out to the Chicago Hair Institute now. Our surgeons offer virtual consultations and accept photo submissions, allowing us to evaluate your revision needs before scheduling an in-person appointment.
