Hair Transplant

General Description of Hair Transplantation

Hair loss, whether slight or more pronounced, can cause a real complex, both in men and women. This situation can have a significant impact on social and professional life, due to its visibility and the difficulty of hiding it.

Hair transplantation represents a major advance in the treatment of this common complex. Thanks to recent techniques such as FUE (follicular unit extraction) and the DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) method, which allow hair collection and reimplantation without visible scars, the result is now very natural and imperceptible, even up close . Gone are the days of hair transplants with large scars on the back of the head and an unnatural appearance. Today, most hair transplant patients do not show any visible signs of the procedure, which allows them to maintain their confidentiality with those around them.

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that involves harvesting hair follicles from a donor area, usually the back or sides of the head, and replanting them in areas where hair is thinning or absent, often on the top of the head or forehead line. This technique helps restore hair density to areas affected by baldness or hair loss, providing a fuller and natural appearance.

Hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

  1. Heredity: So-called “androgenetic” baldness is the most common form of hair loss, resulting from the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to certain hormones, particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

     

  2. Hormonal factors: Hormonal fluctuations, such as those seen during pregnancy, menopause or hormonal imbalances, can lead to temporary hair loss.

     

  3. Bad Hair Care Habits: Excessive use of chemicals, aggressive styling, excessive wearing of tight hairstyles (like braids or buns) can damage hair and lead to hair loss.

     

  4. Environmental Factors: Exposure to UV rays, air pollution, smoking and environmental stress can weaken hair and make it more prone to loss.

     

  5. Medical Diseases and Conditions: Certain medical conditions such as alopecia areata, lupus, scalp infections, nutritional deficiencies, or side effects of certain medications can also lead to hair loss.

It is important to consult a healthcare professional to determine the specific cause of hair loss and develop a suitable treatment plan.

The principle of hair transplantation is based on the transplantation of hair follicles from a donor area to a recipient area where hair is sparse or absent. Here are the main steps of the hair transplant process:

  1. Consultation: The process begins with a consultation with a specialist surgeon, during which the patient discusses their expectations, medical history and treatment options.

     

  2. Planning: The surgeon evaluates the quality and density of the patient's hair to determine the donor area and the recipient area. A personalized treatment plan is developed based on the patient's needs.

     

  3. Follicle Harvesting: Hair follicles are carefully harvested from the donor area, usually from the back or sides of the head. Two commonly used techniques are FUE (follicular unit extraction) and FUT (follicular strip extraction).

     

  4. Preparation of recipient sites: Incisions are made in the recipient area according to the pre-established treatment plan. These incisions are designed to accommodate the hair follicles in order to achieve a natural and aesthetic distribution of hair.

     

  5. Follicle Transplantation: The harvested hair follicles are carefully inserted into the incisions in the recipient area, ensuring that their natural orientation and positioning is maintained.

     

  6. Healing and regrowth: After transplantation, the transplanted hair follicles enter a temporary resting phase before starting to produce new hair. New hair growth usually begins a few months after the procedure and continues gradually over time.

     

  7. Follow-up: The patient is followed up regularly by the surgeon to assess the progress of hair regrowth and ensure that the results meet expectations.

In practice

  • Procedure

    The hair transplant procedure involves harvesting hair follicles from a donor area, re-implanting them into a recipient area to restore hair density, and monitoring hair regrowth to achieve natural and long-lasting results.

  • Anesthesia

    Local

  • Operating time

    2 to 3 hours

  • Length of hospitalization

    3 nights

  • Length of overall stay

    10 days

  • Convalescence

    15 days