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Men have been in an ongoing battle against hair loss since we first walked upright. This conflict was futile for guys until technologies like hair plugs and hair transplants came along. In addition to laser treatments, medicated shampoos and scalp camouflage, these two procedures are part of an ever-growing arsenal focused on eliminating hair loss in men.<\/span><\/p>\n

When looking at the variety of treatment options available, though, it becomes clear that some aren\u2019t as effective as others. This is particularly true when it comes to hair transplants vs hair plugs. To be fair, though, comparing the two is like comparing Morse code to cell phones. Back when hair plugs were prominent, professionals were simply working with what they had.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you opt for the wrong procedure, you can bet female interest in your underpants navy will dwindle to down to nil.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are Hair Plugs?<\/b><\/p>\n

If you were around in the \u201880s, you probably caught the sight of a guy sporting hair plugs. Technically speaking, plugs are a form of hair transplant. The only caveat is that the procedure has become rarer as the years have passed. In fact, most transplant surgeons view the practice as outdated and archaic.<\/span><\/p>\n

To perform this transplant, a surgeon used a large punching tool that would remove rows of tissue in small round patches. These were harvested from the back of the head since growth on the back and sides is often unaffected by thinning hair. Even more modern transplant surgeries still utilize the same harvesting sites.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each patch of tissue removed during the hair plug process contained around 20 strands. Surgeons would then create holes of a similar size in the transplant area where they would place the donor tissue. At that point, the transplants could either be stitched up or left to heal on their own (i.e. \u2018bedding in\u2019).<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that those outside of the hair restoration community use the term <\/span>hair plugs<\/span><\/i> loosely. Even though they refer to a specific procedure that fell mostly out of use in the \u201890s, laymen often refer to any donor patch as a hair plug. This terminology is incorrect, and you need to understand this when researching ways to stop hair loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plugs hold an integral place in the <\/span>history of hair restoration<\/span><\/a>. Then again, Conestoga wagons played a pretty big part in transportation history. That doesn\u2019t mean we have to keep using them.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Hair Transplant?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Modern hair transplant procedures are very different from the hair plugs that were used for decades. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) are the two most common forms of transplanting utilized today. For the most part, these procedures have entirely replaced hair plugs. This is unsurprising since you can pull off just about any <\/span>hairstyle following a hair transplant<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

When looking at these two methods, FUT \u2013 also known as strip harvesting \u2013 more closely resembles the hair plugs of old with respect to harvesting larger amounts of tissue at once. The procedures still differ significantly since FUT uses microscopic technology to divide hair follicles prior to transplantation. With hair plugs, entire patches were simply inserted into donor sites.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of harvesting entire strips of tissue \u2013 which doesn\u2019t sound that exciting \u2013 the FUE transplant procedure removes individual hair follicles. This is performed with a specialized coring apparatus. Follicles are then inserted into the recipient site via tiny incisions created by precision surgical equipment. Many surgeons even use the robotic technology known as ARTAS to make the process more precise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follicular Unit Transplantation has historically been the most popular form of hair transplant. This isn\u2019t surprising since thousands of follicles can be removed at once. In 2017, though, the more labor-intensive Follicular Unit Extraction <\/span>surpassed FUT in popularity<\/span><\/a>. Although the process takes longer, the results are infinitely superior and have fewer lasting side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in what hair transplants can do for you, check out BSG\u2019s<\/span> Servicios de peluquer\u00eda cl\u00ednica<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hair Plugs vs Hair Transplants<\/b><\/h2>\n

The differences between hair plugs and modern hair transplants don\u2019t stop at the underlying procedure. Of all the disparities, the most obvious is the appearance of the finished product. Since entire patches were transplanted during the plugging process, the hair grew in bunched together.<\/span><\/p>\n

There was no blending of strands and the outcome appeared very unnatural. If you\u2019ve never seen a hair plug patient, simply imagine the plastic scalp of a baby doll. Notice how several hairs grow out of one spot and there are obvious empty patches between them? That\u2019s what you could expect in the \u201880s.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact that people saw before and after pictures of these types of results and still proceeded with the treatment is simply astounding. Of course, this was a time of neon colors, high-waist jeans, mullets and spandex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Modern hair transplant surgeries look far more natural. Since patches aren\u2019t placed in the transplant sites whole, you have a more even distribution of hair follicles. Experienced surgeons also place donor follicles so that they lie in the same direction of the strands that didn\u2019t end up in the shower drain. This means your transplanted hair will blend in perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hair Transplant Myths<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you possess a modicum of reading comprehension, you\u2019ve already pushed the idea of getting hair plugs completely out of your mind. Even if you haven\u2019t, though, we don\u2019t even know where you could get the procedure done anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to get a hair transplant, it\u2019s important to know there\u2019s a lot of misinformation out there. These myths can create confusion and give you an inaccurate idea of what to expect. As long as you recognize that the following hair transplant myths are false, you\u2019ll better understand your upcoming procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n