For those patients who are not suitable for hair transplantation because they have already lost too much hair there is Scalp Reduction Surgery. Scalp Reduction Surgery involves the surgical removal of parts of the already bald scalp, followed by the stretching of the parts of the scalp, which still has new hair growing on it. After stretching, the scalp is then moved to a higher position on the head. Good candidates for this procedure are patients with excellent hair on the sides and back of the scalp that can be stretched upward to cover the bald scalp that is to be cut. Scalp reductions leave scars on the bald areas of the scalp, which can be camouflaged by hair styling or by hair grafts. Private prices for Scalp Reduction Surgery vary depending on the individual case, although you would normally be looking at paying well over £2,000 for a straightforward procedure.