Hair transplantation: Ideal candidates, procedure, and benefits

 Hair loss is a common concern of males and females across the globe. It can happen due to various reasons like environmental toxins, underlying genetics, age, changing lifestyles, a scalp injury, and others. In such a scenario where other alternatives hair restoration and regeneration treatments are not working, to restore hair growth and prevent or stop hair loss, a hair transplant surgery can be very effective for the patient to regain their natural confident look with a head full of strong and healthy hair. 


What is hair transplantation?


Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure to transfer healthy hair follicles from the donor site (i.e. usually the back or sides of the head and sometimes from other hair body parts like legs, arms, and chest) to an area of the scalp that may be thinning or balding (i.e. recipient site). There are two proven approaches or types of hair transplantation: FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) or FUSS (Follicular Unit Strip Surgery). In this article, emphasis is given to the FUE method which is most common among the patients.

Ideal candidates for hair transplant surgery:

The factors that determine the candidacy of an individual for FUE hair restoration includes:

  • Hair density in the donor site- For the hair transplantation surgery to be successful, there must be enough donor hair available. If people have a widespread pattern of hair loss covering the entire scalp, then they may not be eligible for the procedure. In addition, the natural dynamics of the hair, hair quality, and health of the donor hair help determine the eligibility of the candidate for hair transplantation. FUE method is suitable for people who wish to maintain shaved or short hairstyles. 

  • Age and health- Hair loss mostly affects individuals between 35 and 65 years old but it can affect people even at a younger age. A suitable candidate for FUE hair restoration is the one who has crossed 25 years of age as at this age hair loss and hair thinning have stabilized and the hair professionals can establish its pattern. In addition, the person must be in good overall health to qualify for a hair transplant.   

  • The cause of Baldness- Hair transplantation by the FUE method can be recommended for people who have been suffering from alopecia (a hair loss condition that prevents natural hair growth) or those who have trauma such as burns or scarring on their scalp. An individual might also qualify for the procedure if the hair loss or hair thinning treatments don’t work for the patient. Hair transplantation is not a good solution for people who have hair loss due to medication or chemotherapy and also for those who form keloid scars on the transplantation site after injury or surgery. To know more about hair transplant in Delhi, visit Rakshaa Clinic. 


What to expect in an FUE hair transplant?


Before commencing with the procedure, the hair expert examines the scalp condition of the patient to find out the hair density at the donor site and how much hair must be transplanted and select the donor area. FUE hair transplant is a time-consuming method that may take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours.  

To carry out the FUE procedure, the following steps are taken by the surgeon:

  • The hair at the back or side of the head (i.e. the donor area), as well as the transplant site, is shaved.

  • A micro punch tool is used to take individual hair follicles out of the scalp skin. Tiny marks are left behind in the donor area after the removal of hair follicles.

  • In the recipient region, the surgeon makes tiny incisions or create open channels with a small sharp tool or needle where the extracted follicles are to be transplanted. 

  • The hair follicles as grafts taken from the donor area are then inserted one by one into the holes. This is done with full precision and every graft is placed in the right direction (i.e. appropriately oriented) so that the results are natural-looking.

  • Lastly, the surgical site is cleaned and covered with gauze or bandages for recovery.    

During the recovery, in the first week, the patients can repeat their dressing depending upon their condition. For a few weeks, it is normal to observe temporary loss and growth of the hair following which there is hair regrowth that stays for a lifetime. The natural look and healthy hair growth can be seen from 6 to 18 months.  


Benefits of hair transplantation:

  • With hair transplants, people no longer have to worry about receding hairline, thinning of hair, or bald spots.

  • The restored hair is natural-looking and goes unnoticed by others.

  • With a head full of thick and healthy hair, the person feels more confident with their appearance and has a boost of self-esteem.

  • In the long run, it is a cost-effective surgery providing lifetime desired results.

  • The new hair is easy to manage and care for and there is no need to use special hair products.

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