1. The first step involves attaching Frechet Extender to under surface of scalp. The device is left in place for approximately 4 weeks during which time skin gradually stretches and loosens in preparation for scalp reduction surgery.

2. After 4-week period, bald scalp is cut into a specific pattern and hair-bearing portions of scalp are easily pulled together and sutured.

The entire process takes about 2 months to complete. If you are opting for a scalp reduction procedure to remedy your hair loss, then scalp extension has advantage of making scalp reduction procedure as simple and comfortable as possible under circumstances.

. Active member of community, enjoying many friendships

. Seeks to learn new things and enjoys personal development

. Eats a balanced, healthy diet

. Supplements diet with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

. Has a sense of worth and purpose in life

If your life reflects these characteristics then you have adopted attributes which significantly slow down ageing process and increase your chances of living to a ripe old age with good health.

Lifestyle characteristics that do not promote longevity:

. A sedentary lifestyle

. Overweight or obese

. Inability to cope with pressure . Isolation - working and living alone, few friendships

. Poor or limited career opportunities

. Constant diet of nutritionally deficient food (junk food)

. Eating too much food (comfort eating)

. Drinks excess alcohol

. Smokes cigarettes

. Regularly visits doctor for various illnesses

. Harbors resentment, anger, fear

. Lack of purpose and self worth

. Lack of stability and routine

If this list is more like you then you may be ageing fast! Time to take action and make some changes if you want to improve quality of your latter years. It may be a daunting task to make lifestyle changes, however, by taking things one step at a time and being consistent in developing new lifestyle habits - you will notice difference in time, and your body, friends and family will thank you.