Hair Transplant

Types of Hair Transplants

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT): This method involves removing a strip of scalp from a donor area (usually the back of the head) and dissecting it into individual follicular units to be transplanted to the balding areas

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE): This technique involves extracting individual hair follicles directly from the donor area and transplanting them to the recipient area. FUE is less invasive and leaves minimal scarring.

Procedure

  • Preparation: The scalp is cleaned and numbed with local anesthesia.
  • Extraction: Hair follicles are harvested from the donor area.
  • Transplantation: The harvested follicles are implanted into tiny incisions made in the recipient area.
  • Recovery: Post-surgery care includes medications to reduce pain and swelling, and instructions for scalp care

Benefits

  • Natural Results: Transplanted hair grows naturally and can be styled as desired.
  • Permanent Solution: Hair transplants offer a long-term solution to hair loss.
  • Minimal Downtime: Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days

Post Surgery

 

First Week: Days 1-3: The most critical period. You may experience swelling, redness, and minor discomfort. Bandages are usually removed after the first day .


Days 4-7: Scabs form around the transplanted hair follicles. It's important to keep the scalp clean and avoid disturbing the grafts .

 

First Month:

Weeks 2-4: Scabs fall off, and the transplanted hair may start to shed (known as "shock loss"). This is a normal part of the process .

3-6 Months: New hair starts to grow. The growth may be thin and fine initially but will thicken over time .6-12 Months: Significant hair growth occurs, and the final results start to become visible. Full results are typically seen after 12 months .