Hair Transplantation

Hair transplant is a surgical procedure in which healthy hair follicles are transplanted to areas of thinning or balding, typically on the crown and frontal regions of the scalp. Once transplanted, these donor follicles continue to produce new hair for the rest of the patient’s life.

Due to the continuous production of new hair, the loss of up to 100 hairs daily often goes unnoticed. However, if hair follicles are damaged, the scalp may thin or become bald over time. Hair transplantation can be performed on both men and women experiencing hair loss who wish to restore a healthy, thick head of hair. Candidates for this procedure should be in good overall health and possess sufficient hair in the donor regions located on the back and sides of the head for grafting.

Causes of Hair Thinning and Hair Loss

• Genetics

• Hormonal Imbalance

• Pregnancy

• Illness

• Nutrition and Diet

• Stress

Conditions Treated with Hair Transplantation

• Male pattern baldness

• Female pattern baldness

• Alopecia areata

• Traction alopecia

• Hair loss due to injury

• Scarring alopecia

• Hair transplant revision

Types of Hair Transplant

1. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT):
   In this technique, a strip of hair follicles is surgically removed from the back of the head. The size of the strip varies depending on the area that needs to be concealed.

2. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE):
   This is the most commonly performed technique. Individual hair follicles are harvested from the donor site (usually the sides or back of the scalp) and implanted in the recipient area where baldness or hair loss is evident. Hair follicles may also be harvested from other body parts if necessary.

Procedure Overview

The hair transplant procedure is performed under local anesthesia and typically lasts between six to eight hours. It involves minimal scarring, allows for faster recovery, and yields natural-looking results that become visible within 6 to 9 months.