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Hair Restoration
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Before & after pictures
Am I a candidate for hair transplantation?
What is the graft?
What outcome can I expect from hair transplantation?
How is hair transplantation performed?
How long will the surgery take?
Will anesthesia be used?
Is the surgery an inpatient or outpatient procedure?
How do I prepare for hair transplantation?
How will my scar look?
What temporary side effects can I expect after hair transplantation?
How is the recovery after hair transplantation?
Is the result permanent?
What are the risks and complications?
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Am I a candidate for hair transplantation?
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What is the graft?
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What outcome can I expect from hair transplantation?
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How is hair transplantation performed?
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Hair transplantation involves removing hair grafts from a donor site,
normally the side or the back of the head, and then implant the donor
hair on the areas affected by hair loss. Before surgery, the "donor
area" will be trimmed so the hair grafts can be easily accessed and
removed. The doctor will then use a scalpel to remove small sections of
hair-bearing scalp, which will be divided into tiny sections and
transplanted into tiny holes or slits within the scalp. The hair grafts
are inserted into scalp by means of a microscope. When grafts are
taken, your doctor may periodically inject small amounts of saline
solution into the scalp to maintain proper skin strength. Your doctor
will take great care in removing and placement of grafts to ensure that
the transplanted hair will grow in a natural direction and that hair
growth at the donor site is not adversely affected. After the grafting
session is complete, the scalp will be cleansed and covered with gauze.
You may have to wear a pressure bandage for a day or two. The density
after surgery may be less than the natural density. This can be
improved with another hair transplantation session 6 months to 3 years
after the first session.
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How long will the surgery take?
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The length of the procedure depends on the amount of hair grafts
needed. For 800-1000 hair grafts the procedure takes approximately 4
hours, while it can take 7-8 hours for 2000 or more hair grafts.
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Will anesthesia be used?
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Hair transplantation is usually performed under local anesthesia along
with sedation to make you relaxed and you will not feel any pain during
the procedure.
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Is the surgery an inpatient or outpatient procedure?
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How do I prepare for hair transplantation?
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You
must stop smoking tobacco products, consuming alcohol, taking any
medications and vitamins 2 weeks before the date of the surgery. In
addition, you must fast 8 hours before the surgery which means you
should not eat anything on the day of the surgery. It is also important
that you understand the procedure and the potential risk and
complications.
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How will my scar look?
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What temporary side effects can I expect after hair transplantation?
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How you feel after surgery depends on the extent of the procedure. Any
pain or discomfort can be controlled with pain relief medication.
Strenuous activities should be avoided for at least 3 weeks and sexual
activity should be avoided for at least 10 because it increases blood
flow to the scalp and may cause your incisions or transplants to bleed.
It's important that you carefully follow any advice you receive from
your surgeon to secure proper healing.
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How is the recovery after hair transplantation?
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How soon you resume your normal routine depends on the extent of your
surgery. You may feel well enough to go back to work and resume normal,
light activity after several days. 6 weeks after the hair
transplantation the hair grafts will fall out and the new hair will
begin to grow out after another 5-6 weeks. The density may be less than
the natural density. However, you can return after 6 months to 3 years
for additional treatment to achieve a complete natural-looking density
if this is necessary.
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Is the result permanent?
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The new hair transplants will fall out 6 weeks, but after they grow out
this hair will be permanent. However, future hair loss may result due
to aging.
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What are the risks and complications?
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Hair transplantation is normally a safe procedure. However, individuals
vary greatly in their reaction and healing abilities and the outcome is
never completely predictable. Possible complications include infection,
bleeding and wide scars. There is also a risk that the hair grafts will
not take. If hair loss progresses after surgery, there is a risk of
an unnatural look. Especially if their newly placed hair grafts lie
next to the thinning hair.
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