Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss in men, as the percentage of men who experience some male pattern hair loss reaches about 60%.
Hair loss can be a major concern to many, and hair transplantation surgery is the most common, at the same time the most effective procedure to handle this problem.
You may have run into a lot of products that are being marketed as a treatment for hair loss, such as, shampoos, some oils, or laser combs, however, all of these products haven’t been proven to be clinically effective in general, and thus hair transplantation is now the best treatment for those who complain of hair loss.
What causes male pattern balding?
The increase in androgenic hormones in men has a major effect on hair follicles that are genetically susceptible. As for women, the same applies to them, but female blood does not contain androgenic hormones with a high concentration.
Hair transplant requirements
There is no doubt that getting a hair transplant changes how you look and how you feel. You can get a hair transplant if you are among these categories
- Males who have male pattern baldness.
- Anyone who suffered from hair loss secondary to scalp trauma.
- Females who have partial hair loss or decrease in hair density .
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Whereas, hair transplant is not a suitable option for:
- Women who suffer from general hair loss.
- Those who do not have a sufficient donor area.
- People who suffers from keloid, which is a major skin reaction to minor trauma.
- Those who lost their hair secondary to chemotherapy or medications.
Best hair transplant techniques 2022
DHI Technique
Sapphire FUE
Hair transplant surgery procedure
Hair Transplant Procedure Timeline
The patient's hair is completely shaven, however, it is sometimes possible to do the procedure without shaving, then the scalp is washed with a sterile solution, and the scalp is injected with a local anesthetic.
At this stage, we use the micromotor device to extract the follicles from the donor area, without damaging the structure of the hair, Which increases the number of extracted healthy follicles that can be implanted successfully.
After extracting the follicles, they are kept in a special solution, which is the same solution used to preserve organs during transplant procedures, to keep grafts healthy.
In DHI technique using Choi pens, fine slits are opened and the grafts implanted in the same step, while in the SAPPHIRE FUE technique, a sharp-headed tool made from sapphire stone is used to open the fine slits, and this tool has the advantage of opening the fine slits so smoothly causing no damage or scars, then the grafts are implanted into those fine slits.
In this step, the extracted follicles are Implanted into the opened slits, and given that the last couple steps are the most important ones, they require high skills, as the surgeon takes into consideration, the density, esthetic results, and natural hair growth.
Preparation For Hair Transplantation
The patient's hair is completely shaven, however, it is sometimes possible to do the procedure without shaving, then the scalp is washed with a sterile solution, and the scalp is injected with a local anesthetic.
Follicles Extraction
At this stage, we use the micromotor device to extract the follicles from the donor area, without damaging the structure of the hair, which increases the amount of healthy extracted follicles, which can be successfully implanted.
Graft Preservation
After extracting the follicles, they are kept in a special solution, which is the same solution used to preserve organs during organs transplantation procedures, to keep grafts healthy.
Channels Opening
In DHI technique using Choi pens, fine slits (channels) are opened, and the grafts implanted in the same step, while in the SAPPHIRE FUE technique, a sharp-headed tool made from sapphire stone is used to open the fine slits, and this tool has the advantage of opening the fine slits so smoothly causing no damage to adjacent tissues, then the grafts are implanted into those fine slits (channels).
Grafting
In this step, the extracted follicles are inserted into the opened channels, and given that the last couple steps are the most important ones, they require high skills, as the surgeon takes into consideration, the density, esthetic results, and natural hair growth.
How long does a hair transplant last?
Hair transplantation usually takes 4 hours or more, and it may take up to 8 hours, and some cases may require more than one session in order to achieve the required hair coverage.
Postoperative Details
A bandage may be used to cover the place of the operation.
Some medication may be needed
- Pain killers (if the patient feels pain in their scalp)
- Antibiotics to prevent infections in the recipient or donor area
- Anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling in the scalp
Most people can get back to their normal life routine within a few days.
It is normal for some hair to fall out within two or three weeks of the operation, and that allows the new hair to grow, and this growth occurs during a period of 8 to 12 months after the operation.
Potential Complications
You need not to worry about some complications that can occur after hair transplant procedure, these complications may include.
- Bleeding at the scalp.
- Inflammation.
- Mild swelling of the scalp.
- Periorbital swelling or bruising.
- Scabbing at the scalp.
- Some itching.
- Inflammation of the hair follicles.
- Temporary fall in implanted hair.
What to expect after fut hair transplant?
Usually, people who have had a hair transplant done notice a visible growth of hair in the transplanted areas within a short period after the operation, the hair reaches its full density within a period of 10 to 12 months.
Obtained hair density may vary from patient to patient depending upon several factors, including:
- The density of follicles implanted in the recipient area.
- Hair diameter and quality.
- How curly or straight the hair is.
The patient may benefit of some treatments or have a laser therapy session after the transplant to prevent hair loss in areas far from the transplanted area
FinallyIt is important for patients to discuss their concerns and expectations about the procedure, and to inquire about all questions that come to their mind, and by contacting us you will find a complete answer about everything related to this procedure and its techniques.
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