What is the Process for Hair Transplant?
Hair transplant is a surgical procedure in which hair follicles are removed from one part of the body (donor site) and transplanted to a bald or thinning area (recipient site).
The hair transplant procedure typically begins with the administration of local anesthesia to numb the area. The surgeon will then prepare the donor site, which is usually the back of the head, by removing a strip of skin or individual follicles, depending on the chosen method (FUT or FUE).
In Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), a strip of skin containing hair follicles is removed from the donor site and then divided into individual follicular units, which are the naturally occurring groupings of hair. The surgeon will then create small incisions in the recipient site and transplant the follicular units into these incisions.
In Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), the surgeon will use a small punch to extract individual hair follicles from the donor site. The follicles are then transplanted to the recipient site in a similar manner to FUT.
Both methods aim to mimic the natural growth pattern of hair in order to achieve a natural-looking result. After the transplant, the transplanted hair will typically fall out within the first 2 to 3 weeks. However, new hair growth should begin to appear within 3 to 4 months and the final results can be seen after several months to a year.
It is important to note that hair transplant is a permanent solution for hair loss, but it may not be suitable for everyone and the results may vary. It is recommended to have a consultation with a hair transplant specialist to determine if it is the right option for you.
