The desire for hair replacement, which is cosmetic surgery, can not be done only according to the wishes of the individual, even if he can afford the treatment. There are many factors to consider.

Consider transplanting anything in the general sense. There must be a healthy source from which the transplant material will be transferred, a healthy recipient to whom the transplant will be accepted and, finally, the transplanted material must be able to hold and determine its roots from which it can grow.

The transplant doctor’s first assessment is whether the patient’s cosmetic expectations can be met. Remember that hair transplantation does not result in hair growth, it is just a transplant process. Thus, if the available amount of hair is insufficient to meet the patient’s expectations, the result will be unacceptable to the doctor and the patient. This means for the patient that at the initial interview, wishes and expectations must be clearly communicated to the physician.

In this initial phase of discussion, it is also important to realize that this is a surgical procedure and, like any surgery, should not be repeated unless absolutely necessary. A hair implant procedure can take months to fully realize the results of the transplant and again, like any surgery, the body needs time to heal both the area of ​​origin and the vaccinated area. A condition is known as “hair loss shock” is possible, resulting in extra hair loss, although this is usually a temporary hair loss. Because hair transplantation is a surgical and cosmetic procedure, there will be some emotional discomfort during the procedure even with optimal results.

So What Are The Criteria For Applying For Hair İmplants?

For the sake of clarity, candidates will be segregated by gender, although some of the criteria are similar.

 

Men

• You have had genetic hair loss for a period of 5 years or more
• Hair loss has progressed to Norwood Class 3 or higher (The Norwood classification is a typical visual assessment of hair loss commonly used in industry, from low 1 to high 7)
• Currently with prescription drugs to prevent continued hair loss, but realize the inevitability of permanent hair loss
• Hair loss with a pattern that has been stabilized
• Hair loss due to burns or trauma to the scalp
• The result of other cosmetic surgeries, such as facelift

 

Women

• Hair loss due to burns or trauma to the scalp
• The result of other cosmetic surgeries, such as facelift
• If the pattern of hair loss seems to look like male pattern baldness

 

Note that these points are general considerations, but only a qualified physician can make a final assessment and recommendation as to whether a particular patient is a good candidate for a hair transplant.

Initial Consultation

Once it is determined that the patient is a qualified candidate, the doctor will answer questions and discuss the procedure in more detail. Because it is an aesthetic procedure, the doctor will be sure that the patient understands the limitations and explains what can be expected from the procedure. Elements such as the number of implants required to achieve the desired appearance, the time required for the procedure, and the total time required to see the desired result are also part of the discussion. Probably the last topic of discussion will be the total cost of the hair implant procedure.

Preparation

So the patient decided to be a candidate and had his initial consultation. The next step is to properly prepare for the surgery itself. Based on the discussion and examination by the doctor, a specific set of instructions will be given to the patient. However, in general, the patient should stop smoking for at least two months – one month before the hair transplant and one month after. It is also recommended to watch out for alcohol consumption, as well as to take certain vitamins. One of the main problems with smoking and taking vitamins is the blood flow to the hair, necessary for the success of the surgery.

 

One recommendation that seems natural is for the doctor to recommend that the patient does not cut their hair for a month before the procedure. This will allow the hair to grow fully and prevent any damage to the scalp.

 

The day of surgery will require the patient to wash their hair, but not to use any type of hair spray, gel, or other hair products that could cause infection or complications.

 

Arrange the transfer after the surgery to return home and rest for a few days.

 

Plan to stay home for about a week after surgery to allow time for complete and proper healing of the affected areas.

How Does A Hair Implant Work?

Today, surgeons use much more effective methods to bring better results to those who want to correct their hair loss. During the hair transplant process, the scalp is numb, as well as calming down with oral medications to make you feel comfortable. The procedure can take up to 8 hours depending on the amount of implants required and the size of the group. Two common hair transplant techniques are Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and follicle extraction. These methods have two main distinctions to consider when choosing the process that is right for you.

 

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) removes a linear strip of healthy scalp and hair from a donor site on the scalp (usually at the back of the scalp) From this tape, your surgeon and team will cut your follicular units (cuttings) for analysis and placement in the area of ​​hair loss (receiver). The donor area, where the skin and hair were removed, is sewn close to a fine line. This can take some time to recover and may leave a small scar. People with tight curly hair and candidates who need a large number of transplants are candidates for this procedure.

 

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) can offer patients less recovery time and less scarring. With the FUE method, each follicular unit (as a single follicle as well as groups of two, three, four + hair grafts) is removed separately using a manual or motorized drilling tool. The small circular areas are left to heal for the next 1-2 weeks. A few weeks after the hair transplant surgery, the transplanted hairs themselves may go through a normal rejection cycle, but within a few months, new hairs will grow.