Unless hair loss was result of an accident or a disease, health plans do not pay for hair replacement surgery. However, if you are employed as an actor or model you could possibly claim hair replacement as an income tax deduction.

If keeping up a certain image is important to you personally or to your career also keep in mind that you will not be able to wear a hairpiece over your transplants for at least three days after each transplanting session. This is because wigs and toupees delay healing of scabbing around implants and regrowth of new hair.

To avoid disappointment that is associated with many hair transplant surgeries, make sure that you check out doctor's qualifications and accomplishments before you sign on dotted line. An excellent surgeon will be able to provide at least a dozen of "before" and "after" case photos for you to review so that you feel confident in his or her abilities.

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Kelly Altodona is a cosmetic surgery freelance author.

Ultrasonic assisted liposuction (UAL) is a two-step technique that uses energy from sound waves to liquefy fat deposits before they are suctioned. A small heated probe is inserted. This causes fat cells to rupture, releasing their oily contents. The oily contents are then suctioned out. Advantages to this method include ability to remove fat in difficult areas such as upper abdomen, back, and male chest. Disadvantages include possibility of more pain, swelling, skin burns, and other complications.

Before you get liposuction you also need to consider that length of time that it can take an individual to recover from liposuction really does vary from person to person. The average recovery rate is about three days, but make sure that you have time off from your work for at least ten days in case you do not heal quickly or suffer disorienting effects from potent pain medications that are often given to treat post-operative pain.

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Kelly Altodona is a cosmetic surgery freelance author.