Hair transplantation is a process in which hair roots are transferred from the donor area to other bald areas.
Hair transplantation is resorted to if the patient does not respond to drug treatments to treat baldness.
Hair can be transplanted using several techniques, such as strip hair transplantation, the Sphere technique, or the Choi pen technique.
Before the operation, the patient will undergo some tests and analyses.
The doctor will also tell you the instructions that must be followed after the operation.
Hair transplant steps
The doctor initially uses a local anesthetic at the transplant site.
The doctor also places a high-frequency vibration device on the skin to reduce the sensation of the injection.
This technique is known as vibration anesthesia.
After that, the doctor extracts the follicles from the back of the head.
The follicles are extracted one by one using modern devices measuring 1 mm from the donor area.
The doctor then separates the follicles, cleans them, and also places them in a saline solution to preserve them until they are transplanted.
After extracting the follicles, the area heals immediately and the patient can live his life normally within 48 hours.
After that comes the stage of planting the follicles.
The doctor makes very small holes in the planting site.
The number of holes ranges from hundreds to thousands, and this varies according to the size of the part to be transplanted.
This process takes four to six hours.
Where the follicles are planted one by one.
This process is usually done in one session, during which two to seven thousand hairs are transplanted.
This amount is sufficient if the patient’s head is completely free of hair.
Hair transplant results
Hair covers the place that was transplanted within a month or two.
After six months, the hair grows completely.
The transplanted hair looks exactly like natural hair, especially if the patient follows a healthy diet.
After six months, the patient can style and shave his hair.
Procedures before hair transplantation
You must perform routine medical tests that precede surgical operations.
You must also make sure that the doctor has sufficient experience in hair transplant operations.
You should also ask about the level of health care at the center and the techniques it uses in hair transplantation.
It is also important to avoid taking aspirin and any blood-thinning medications some time before the procedure.
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages before the procedure.
Do not cut your hair before the procedure as it must be long.
You must also stop smoking some time before the operation.
After hair transplant
You must take care of the transplanted hair by using creams and medicinal preparations prescribed by the doctor.
Avoid hitting your head on anything after the operation.
You should sleep in an upright position the first night after the operation.
Use two pillows to elevate your head during the first three days after hair transplantation.
You have to go to the doctor the day after the operation to remove the bandages.
After that, you can wash your hair daily after consulting your doctor with cold water and a light foam with medical shampoo.
The doctor will advise you to take antibiotics after eating within two days of the operation.
You can take painkillers prescribed by your doctor if you feel pain.
Avoid using hair dryers and irons for a week or two.
You must also avoid using hair dryers for a period of one or two weeks after the procedure.
Also avoid exposure to the sun until the swelling subsides.
Where you can wear a hat, provided that it is loose.
If you want to comb your hair, you must avoid the transplanted area.
You will need to remove the thread from the donor area after approximately ten days.
Bleeding in the donor area is normal, and if you experience this, apply a thin layer of gauze and apply pressure on it for ten minutes.
You must use a solution to help new hair grow in the transplanted area and use it every half hour after the first day after the operation.
Candidates for hair transplantation
This procedure is suitable for those who suffer from hereditary baldness.
Those who suffer from significant hair loss, which affects their appearance.
The patient must also have enough hair in the donor area to meet future and current needs.
The patient must be in good health and not suffer from chronic diseases.
This procedure is suitable for those who suffer from hair loss due to burns and trauma.
Side effects of hair transplantation
The patient may be exposed to infection during the procedure if the instruments are not sterilized well.
The patient is also susceptible to bleeding after the operation, but this is rare.
Some patients experience not getting the expected results after the results appear.
The patient may feel pain after the operation, but this can be overcome with painkillers.
The cost of hair transplantation
The cost of a hair transplant varies depending on the doctor’s experience and skill.
The cost also varies depending on the size of the area prone to baldness.
The patient’s health condition can also affect the cost.
The cost may also vary depending on the technique used in hair transplantation.
Causes of hair loss
The patient may suffer from hair loss due to skin diseases.
The patient is also vulnerable to hair loss due to thyroid problems.
Genetic factors are among the most important causes of hair loss.
Some medications for chronic diseases cause hair loss.
Improper diets that lack vitamins and minerals can cause hair loss.
Depression and severe stress can also cause hair loss.
Of course, chemotherapy sessions can cause hair loss.
Chemical products used on hair, such as dyes, can also cause hair loss.
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