How do they do hair transplants?

Everyone seems to love looking good. Tons of options are now available of all kinds to look better than before with all the cosmetic procedures now available. There are many options that one can exercise to improve appearance.

Hair transplant has been a relatively recent arrival to the scene and it has taken the world by a storm. Men particularly all over the world are getting hair transplants to get their locks and youthful looks back, naturally. Gone are the days when they needed strange toupees or unnatural wigs to cover their bald heads.

Ever wonder how do they do hair transplant? It’s quite an interesting question with an even more interesting answer. There are a number of procedures that are being employed currently but the basis of all of them are more or less the same.

Assessment

Your hair transplant surgeon assess which procedure is most likely going to work for you and how many grafts should be done. It is also considered to how to give the new pattern of hair the most natural look.

Precautions

The doctor may give you some medications to help the procedure to be a success. Certain precautions such as not smoking and drinking prior to the surgery are also taken as they affect the chances of transplant’s success.

The Hair Extraction

The hair follicles are taken from the donor sites which are the back and the side of the head. The hair from these areas are able to resist the effects of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes hair loss in both men and women.

These may be cut out in form of strips in case of Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) or extracted with a punch like mechanism in case of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). The procedure takes place with local anesthesia being used though in some cases, general anesthesia may also be used.

The follicles are placed in a controlled environment until they are transplanted. The hair in case of FUT, also known as the strip method are cut into groups of 4-6 hair. In case of FUE, the hair are extracted in small groups and do not need to be further divided.

The Transplant

To place the grafts, small incisions are made with the help of a needle or scalpel by the surgeon. The procedures takes place under local anesthesia. A single graft is placed in each of these incisions. Depending on the number of grafts, the procedure can take several hours.

The Aftermath

There is expected swelling after the surgery. Medications are to be taken to ensure quick recovery and minimum ill effects such as an infection. The total time for recovery varies with procedures with FUT taking a longer time than FUE.

If you are interested in a hair transplant, contact us at Hair Transplant Dubai clinic at Dubai Cosmetic Surgery for details and assessment.