How is The Hair Transplant procedure performed?
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves transferring hair follicles from the donor area (usually the back or sides of the head) to the recipient area (where hair loss or thinning has occurred). The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, which means you will be awake during the procedure but will not feel any pain.
Here are the steps involved in a typical hair transplant procedure:
- Preparation: The hair in the donor area is trimmed to a short length to make it easier for the surgeon to remove the follicles. The recipient area is then numbed with local anesthesia.
- Follicle removal: There are two common techniques for removing hair follicles from the donor area: follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE).
- FUT involves removing a strip of skin from the donor area and dissecting it into individual follicular units, which are then transplanted to the recipient area.
- FUE involves using a small, circular punch tool to remove individual follicular units from the donor area, which are then transplanted into the recipient area.
- Follicle preparation: Once the follicles are removed, they are dissected under a microscope to prepare them for transplantation.
- Follicle implantation: The surgeon creates tiny incisions in the recipient area and places the follicles into these incisions, paying close attention to the angle, depth, and direction of the hair growth to achieve a natural-looking result.
- Post-procedure care: After the procedure, you may experience some swelling, redness, and scabbing in the recipient area. You will be given instructions on how to care for your scalp, including how to wash and style your hair during the recovery period.
It’s important to note that a hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure, and the results may vary depending on various factors such as the degree of hair loss, the quality of donor’s hair, and the skill of the surgeon. Therefore, it’s essential to choose a qualified and experienced surgeon who can provide realistic expectations and achieve the desired results.
