Why is SMP replacing wigs (hair systems or toupees) AND hair transplants?

 

Until recently, anyone experiencing hair loss only had two realistic options available to them and both with major drawbacks.  For someone who has already had their confidence knocked and has poor self image due to hair loss, the transition from little or no hair to wearing a wig is just too dramatic.

 

Because the transition is so sudden and obvious when first wearing a wig, many people fear being ridiculed and being the target of never ending jokes, as there has always been, and still is a stigma attached to wearing a wig.  This can lead to a person feeling as if they have lost their identity and are just known as "the man with the wig".  Also, many people are just not prepared to accept the restrictions that come with wearing a wig.  Having to avoid various sports such as martial arts in case you were put in a head lock, or avoid spontaneous social activities such as helping a friend paint a ceiling for fear of paint getting into your expensive wig, as well compromising your male dominance in more intimate situations when you flinch when your lover runs their fingers through your 'hair' in a passionate moment! ...is not something many people are prepared to live with.

 

Those who have chosen to go ahead with wearing a wig often encounter many issues regarding comfort and long term use.

 

Often, people are not comfortable with having double sided tape attached to their head to hold the wig in place and are constantly worried about it moving and the embarrassment that even a slightly misplaced wig would cause.  Although there are wigs that can be bonded to the scalp for a period of weeks or months at a time, the materials used to bond the wig to the scalp are so strong that the wearer will often need to remove it in order to relieve the irritation, heat and itching caused by the adhesive.  If the skin is badly damaged by the adhesive, the wearer has no choice but to refrain from wearing the wig until the scalp is healed.  This is not an acceptable solution for a person who is aiming to improve their confidence and self image for the long term.

 

The second option available is a hair transplant, which unlike SMP is an invasive, surgical procedure and has a strict criteria for suitability.  Certain lifestyle choices can have a significant impact on the success of the surgery.  For example, drinking alcohol and smoking can contribute to poor graft survival. 

 

     "Even when performed on the perfect candidate, a hair transplant can still completely fail resulting in a lot of unnecessary pain, wasted time and money."

 

After the surgery, virtually all of the transplanted hairs will fall out due to trauma, known as "shock loss".  Only after two to three months will new hairs begin to grow and the success of the surgery become apparent.  Most people have heard the horror stories associated with hair transplants and have seen the unsightly scars that many people have been left with. In fact, SMP is commonly used to effectively conceal the terrible scarring caused by hair transplants.

 

For those who are prepared to accept the associated risks and make the necessary lifestyle changes, there is then the matter of cost.  Depending on the amount of grafts required, someone suffering from severe male pattern baldness could end up paying in excess of £30,000.  For many people, this is just not an affordable solution.

 

SMP is a non-invasive, non-surgical and affordable treatment that will not restrict you in any way. With its immediate results it is the perfect solution for hair loss.