Table 2.

Advantages and disadvantages of surgical treatments for hair loss

Micropigmentation	Hair Transplantation
Advantages: • Relatively permanent results • Visually resembles pores on a balding scalp • Can be used to disguise scalp scars after transplantation surgery	Advantages: • Effective and permanent solution • Local anesthesia used for transplant • Hair used in transplant belongs to the same individual, resulting in more natural results
Disadvantages: • Risk of infection from procedure • Risk of allergy to pigment • Natural hair must be dyed to match pigment • May need touch-ups over time	Disadvantages: • Risk of scalp swelling, bleeding, and minor infections • Risk of unnatural looking hair • Creation of donor scar • Expensive