1) To stretch hair-bearing areas of scalp and allow them to cover reduced bald section of scalp.

2) To act as a damage control technique by loosening a scalp that has been pulled too tight during scalp reduction procedure.

A scalp extension makes use of a surgical device called Frechet Extender that consists of two rows of hooks connected by broad-based elastic bands. The tool is placed just beneath surface of scalp and forces skin to loosen and stretch over scalp. This operation facilitates process of scalp reduction.

Science has made stunning discoveries in this area of human interest, it's something we all want to know - can we slow down process of ageing, can we live longer, if so, how? It's a highly technical subject, too detailed to look at in-depth within this article. But, we can give you some powerful pointers to help slow down ageing process and increase your chances of a healthier old age.

What determines your biological 'age'?

Our parents precondition us from a young age to believe that we'll live to a certain age. We walk around with a particular notion in our subconscious that we have a pre-defined lifespan of between 60-90 years. But there is no definitive speed at which a person should gracefully age because we are all so different. Some people seem to look and act eternally young - ageless, wrinkleless! Others, less fortunate, look old beyond their years. Our body's biological age is a reflection of our physical, mental and spiritual journey through life. In perfect conditions, our bodies can survive to an age of 125 years! Look at two very different lists below, potential for ageing becomes quite obvious when you compare such a stark difference in lifestyle.

The first person has all attributes to significantly slow down ageing process and live to a ripe old age with good health.

Lifestyle characteristics that promote longevity:

. Regularly partakes in enjoyable exercise

. Enjoyable career and tolerates 'healthy' stress