Common Hair Loss Definitions

You may encounter the words below frequently on the internet. Since these definitions and different names may confuse the minds of the readers, we put here a common hair loss definitions page to clarify what each word means for our readers. This way it will be easier for you to be able to compare different treatment options for hair loss. 

Hair Implant: An alias used for surgical hair tranplantation. You can check our hair transplant methods guide for information regarding hair implants.

Hair Regrowth: This is a term frequently used for medical hair restoration options, in other words using drugs to regrow hair. However there are certain important disadvantages regarding hair regrowth options. Please check our hair regrowth guide for more detailed information regarding hair regrowth products.

Hair Replacement: Another alias which is used for surgical hair tranplants, the more reliable way of dealing with hair loss. You can check our hair transplant methods guide for information regarding hair replacement.

Hair Restoration: This is the general definition used for surgical and medical treatments used for different kinds of hair loss. Please check our guides on surgical hair restoration and surgical hair restoration costs.In our comparison section we also compare surgical hair restoration with other hair loss treatments in terms of costs and benefits.

Hair Transplant Clinics: Clinics that have expertise hair tranplant surgeries. We have a trusted list of clinics that have been accumulated over a long period of time and have constantly provided high quality service with positive feedback over the years. You can check the best hair transplant clinics abroad from our hair transplant clinics page.


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