Five Reasons Why a Hair System is Better Than a Surgical Hair Transplant
Hair system or transplant? Why is a surgical hair transplant not always the optimal solution, and in many cases, significantly less appealing than a hair system, both in terms of cost and the final result? Our specialist aims to answer these questions in the text below.
Ultimately, the choice between a hair system and a hair transplant depends on several factors, including personal preferences, budget, lifestyle, and the nature of your hair loss. Here are some reasons why you might choose a hair system over a hair transplant:
1. A Hair System Does Not Require Surgery
Hair systems are non-invasive, meaning you can avoid the potential risks and recovery time associated with surgery. This is particularly important if you’re not comfortable with surgical procedures or wish to avoid the physical stress involved in a transplant.
Recently, there’s been a worrying trend of such procedures being performed in questionable overseas clinics (especially in Turkey) due to aggressive social media advertising. Online, you can find numerous stories from people complaining about poorly performed surgeries and complications, such as scarring, redness, or uneven hair coverage. In contrast, a hair system is entirely free from such risks.
2. A Hair System Provides Instant Results
Unlike hair transplants, which take months to achieve full results, hair systems offer an immediate transformation. Once applied, you instantly have the appearance of a full head of thick hair.
This is especially beneficial for individuals who want to keep their hair restoration process private. After a transplant, people around you will notice bandages and newly transplanted hair, which not everyone feels comfortable with.
With a hair system, if your hair loss is not yet advanced, you don’t even need to change your hairstyle. You’ll achieve a fuller look without having to go through a period of shaving your head or appearing bald for a time. In many cases, your friends and family might not even notice a drastic change. One of our clients told us his family thought he had simply started using a good shampoo and conditioner—the difference was that subtle.
For early-stage hair loss, the change that occurs after applying a hair system is almost imperceptible—no one needs to know you’ve started using one.
3. A Hair System is More Affordable Than a Hair Transplant
Hair systems have a much lower initial cost compared to hair transplants, which can be expensive, especially for extensive hair restoration. Transplants may also come with additional costs for follow-up treatments or medications to maintain the transplanted hair.
Anyone observing celebrities who have undergone hair transplants will notice that their results are not permanent and need to be redone—because transplanted hair continues to fall out. Each redo comes with a high price tag. The maintenance costs for a hair system, by comparison, are significantly lower.
- Average cost of a professional hair transplant: 5000-10000 USD
- Cost of a non-surgical hair system: 150-300 USD
4. Hair Transplants Often Require Ongoing Procedures
Do transplanted hairs continue to fall out? Yes! This means that for extensive hair loss, you’ll need to repeat the procedure over time, which can cost tens of thousands of PLN each time. Additionally, surgical hair transplants require an adequate donor area (hair is taken from the back of the patient’s head), which can be problematic for widespread hair loss.
For individuals experiencing significant hair thinning or loss across the entire scalp, a hair system can provide full coverage, even when there isn’t enough donor hair available for a transplant. In the case of surgical transplants, achieving sufficient density often requires 2–3 procedures. Even after several procedures, the desired results might not be achieved, and maintaining them typically involves taking daily medications (e.g., Finasteride) with numerous side effects to prevent further hair loss.
In cases of widespread hair loss, patients may lack sufficient donor areas (from which hair is extracted) to perform an effective transplant.
In cases of widespread hair loss, patients may lack sufficient donor areas (from which hair is extracted) to perform an effective transplant.
5. Hair Transplants Often Lead to Unsatisfactory Results, While Hair Systems Always Deliver the Desired Look
With surgical hair transplants, it can be challenging to achieve the desired hairline. Surgeons usually opt for a higher hairline due to the limited donor area. Additionally, the density after a transplant may not be sufficient to allow you to wear the hairstyle you want. This is often noticeable in celebrities who’ve had transplants and now sport peculiar tousled hairstyles or unattractive comb-overs.
As a result, you may spend a fortune on a hair transplant only to end up with the appearance of someone with thinning hair and visible balding.
A hair system, on the other hand, lets you decide whether you want a low or high hairline. Non-surgically attached hair provides the desired density—either very thick for a flawless look or slightly less dense for a more natural appearance, particularly for individuals of a certain age. Moreover, a hair system allows you to wear your dream hairstyle, as you have full control over the look of your new hair, including its texture (straight, wavy, curly) and distribution across your scalp.
What Should You Choose? A Hair System or a Hair Transplant?
In our opinion, a non-surgical hair system guarantees the desired results at a much lower cost, without any side effects. A transplant never provides a 100% guarantee and requires a year to see results, which may ultimately be disappointing.
- Chad