Hair implants helps in fixing new hair on a bald head. A widely accepted technique, hair implants are very common now. It is a process by which hair from one part of the body is implanted in another part.

A lot of changes and different techniques have come up after the first implants were introduced in 1930s in Japan. When looking at the history of hair implants, the modern transplants started to become popularized with the modern technique that was developed in New York in the 1950s.

Three different types of hair implants are used for fixing hair into the lost area. Single Hair Follicular Unit, Follicular Units and Modified Follicular units are the three types that are used. In the Single Hair Follicular Unit, only a single hair is implanted at a time and this process helps in developing softer edges and hairlines. The Follicular Units involves the implant of two hairs, which gives a denser appearance. In the Modified Follicular Unit, three to four hairs are implanted.

Hair implants are mainly used for male pattern baldness. But if a person has hair loss over the entire scalp, then one cannot expect the desired results. Once the hair implant has been performed, the results can be seen in six months time. However, it is always better to consult a professional dermatologist for hair implants.

Hair implants gives the appearance of natural hairs. Though hair implants are mainly used for male pattern baldness, it is also used for restoring eyes lashes, eyebrows and hairs in other parts of the body.