This is the month when people resolve to improve themselves—be it to lose weight, get in shape or lead an overall healthier lifestyle. However, there’s another life-changing option worth considering: restoring your hair.

If hair loss has been affecting your confidence, your appearance, or even the way you show up in photos and social situations, there’s no better time than the start of a new year to take action. Here’s why making a hair transplant your New Year’s resolution could be one of the best decisions you’ll make!

A New Year Is the Perfect Time for a Fresh Start

January naturally brings a sense of motivation and renewal. It’s a fresh chapter. Choosing to begin your hair restoration journey at the start of the year means:

• You can set a clear, achievable timeline.
• You’ll stay accountable to your goal because it’s tied to the start of the year.
• You’ll feel a renewed sense of confidence as you take control of something you’ve been thinking about for a long time.

Moreover, starting your self-improvement program with a hair transplant has one big advantage in that it requires no effort on your part—unlike following a weight loss plan or exercise. Although it generally takes 12 months for a hair transplant to fully grow out, you’ll begin seeing new growth and thickening from four to six months post-op. Contrary to popular belief, other than the first seven days after surgery, there’s no need to “baby” your scalp. Our blog post—“What to Expect After Your Hair Transplant”—covers this topic in greater detail.

The Difference a Hair Transplant Can Make

If you are among the approximately 35 million men in the United States experiencing hair loss, a hair transplant can be a life-changing procedure. Not so long ago, the general assumption was that men shouldn’t care about their appearance—that men were judged more by their character and achievements, so they didn’t need to focus on “looks.” If that ever was true, it certainly is no longer.

Although in the recent past being a rock star in your field was enough to keep you employed or position you as a desirable job candidate, today’s situation is different. Projecting a dynamic, fit appearance now counts a great deal in how your employer—or potential employer—sees you. The awful truth is that a balding scalp has an aging effect on even a young man. For a mature man, it can be a serious deterrent to job security or advancement. Maybe you’re becoming anxious by seeing posts of your GenX friends and colleagues on LinkedIn reporting they were laid off and can’t get job interviews, despite their impressive resume.

Moreover, video conferencing is here to stay. Whether you’re interviewing for a job or meeting with coworkers and clients, that flattened-out on-screen image is unflattering to most people as it is. Add hair loss to the equation. An increasing number of hair transplant patients specifically name Zoom as the motivation that brings them to the surgeon’s office.

The often unspoken concerns regarding age discrimination in the workplace are widespread and justified. According to Hiscock’s 2019 Ageism in the Workplace Study, more men than women feel that their advancing age has adversely impacted their careers—with 43% of men surveyed believing their age has prevented them from finding a new job. Our blog post—“Does Hair Loss Hurt Your Career?”—covers this topic in detail.

In addition to employability concerns, the video camera and the old-fashioned mirror confront men experiencing hair loss with an unpleasant sense of cognitive dissonance—that feeling of “I don’t look like me anymore.” Multiple studies using validated psychological scales have found that men often report improvements after a hair transplant in areas such as:

• Self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Body image satisfaction.
• Social confidence (dating, work interactions, public settings).
• Overall quality of life.

The positive impact of such improvements can’t be over-emphasized. A hair transplant doesn’t just change how you look, it changes how you feel about yourself, your worth as a man and your place in the world. You’ll no longer feel embarrassed by your bald spot or receding hairline getting unwanted attention, or being known as “that bald guy”—or wondering if women on your dating app are swiping left when they see your profile photo.

Today’s hair restoration techniques are so refined and results so natural-looking that most people can’t tell if someone has had a hair transplant. When performed by an experienced surgeon who combines skill with an artist’s eye—such as  Dr. Marco Barusco—founder and Chief Medical Officer of Tempus Hair Restoration—a hair transplant achieves the look of natural growth.

Dr. Barusco offers the following procedures and treatments:

Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) — In this procedure, follicular units (hair grafts) in groupings of one, two or three hairs are individually extracted from the back of the head (donor area) using small circular punch blades instead of a scalpel. The grafts are then transplanted to the thinning or balding areas of the scalp. Once the desired number of grafts are obtained, the donor sites are left to heal without suturing. The resulting scars are not readily visible and are easily concealed even by very short hair.

No-Shave FUE — Developed by Dr. Barusco, the no-shave FUE completely conceals harvested donor sites immediately, allowing you to resume your regular activities with virtually no evidence of the procedure.

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) — Also known as the “strip” method, the FUT procedure has undergone refinements over the years so that the only evidence is a pencil-line linear scar easily concealed by hair—even at a shorter length. Although many hair transplant practices encourage patients toward the FUE, there are circumstances in which the FUT will produce the more successful outcome.

Combination FUE and FUT — This technique covers large areas of baldness in a single surgery. Patients with advanced hair loss are typically required to undergo multiple hair transplant procedures to obtain coverage of their entire bald scalp—having to wait one year or more between procedures. This allows patients to achieve their ultimate goal sooner, with one procedure versus many.

Make This the Year You Take Action to Get your Hair and Self-confidence Back

Make this the year you transform your appearance and regain your confidence! Don’t let hair loss hold you back any longer—take the first step toward a new you in the new year! We understand that the main concern you may have is cost, which is why we offer financing options that can place this goal within reach.

Ultimately, choose your surgeon based on experience, results and integrity. Dr. Barusco’s long list of accomplishments, his notable artistic ability and his successful surgical team make Tempus Hair Restoration a renowned practice. 

Contact us to schedule your free virtual consultation. Dr. Barusco conducts every consultation himself, giving you the opportunity to learn your options in the comfort of your home – or any location, on any internet-enabled device. 

Dr. Barusco conducts consultations in English, Spanish and Portuguese. For your greater convenience, Tempus Hair Restoration offers a two-night complimentary hotel stay to out-of-town clients who travel 100 miles or more to our Port Orange, Florida, surgical center. No matter how far the distance, we welcome the opportunity to help you on your hair restoration journey!