Hair Transplantation Surgery Versus Other Modalities of Treatment in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Narrative Review

March 2021 in “ Cosmetics ”

Swathi Shivakumar, Martin Kassir, Lidia Rudnicka, Hassan Galadari, Stephan Grabbe, Mohamad Goldust

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TLDR Hair transplant surgery is the most effective, safe, and satisfying treatment for hair loss.

This document is a review of hair transplantation surgery as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia. The review finds that hair transplantation surgery is a safe and effective option with high patient satisfaction rates and long-lasting results. The article compares hair transplantation surgery to other treatments for androgenetic alopecia and concludes that it is the most effective option. However, the article also notes that personalized treatment plans are important for managing androgenetic alopecia.

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