Hair loss can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. It can be caused by various factors, such as: genetics, hormones, stress, illness, or medications. Hair loss can have a negative impact on your self-esteem, confidence, and appearance. If you are looking for a way to restore your natural hair and regain your sense of well-being, you may want to consider hair transplant surgery.
Hair transplant surgery is a procedure that moves hair follicles from one part of your scalp to where the hair is thinning or balding. The goal is to create a natural-looking and fuller head of hair that matches your original hair growth pattern. Hair transplant surgery can be performed by dermatologists or plastic surgeons, who are trained and experienced in this field.
There are two main types of hair transplant techniques that are used: follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE). Both have the potential to deliver natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing results, but they differ in the way they harvest and implant the hair follicles.
What is FUT?
FUT, also known as strip harvesting, is a technique that involves removing a strip of skin from the back or the side of your scalp (called the donor area), where the hair is usually denser and more resistant to hair loss.
The strip is then divided into tiny grafts, each containing one to four hair follicles. The grafts are then implanted into tiny incisions made on the recipient area, where the hair is thinning or balding. The donor area is then stitched up and covered with a bandage.
The advantages of FUT are that it allows for a large number of grafts to be transplanted in one session, and that it preserves the natural alignment and orientation of the hair follicles.
The disadvantages are that it leaves a linear scar on the donor area, which may be visible if you wear your hair short, and that it requires a longer recovery time and more post-operative care.
What is FUE?
FUE, also known as follicular unit extraction, is a technique that involves removing individual hair follicles from the donor area using a specialised device that makes tiny circular incisions around each follicle. The follicles are then stored in a special solution until they are ready to be implanted into the recipient area, using a similar method as FUT. The donor area heals with small dots that are barely noticeable.
The advantages of FUE are that it does not leave a linear scar at the donor area, and that it has a shorter recovery time and less post-operative discomfort. The disadvantages are that it may require more sessions and longer hours to achieve the desired number of grafts, and that it may damage some of the hair follicles during the extraction process.
Which technique is right for you?
The choice of the hair transplant technique depends on several factors, such as your hair type, hair density, hair colour, hair texture, scalp laxity, degree of hair loss, desired hairline, and personal preference.
Your surgeon will evaluate your scalp and hair condition, and discuss with you the pros and cons of each technique, as well as the expected outcome, cost, and risks. You should also ask your surgeon to show you some before and after photos of previous patients who had similar hair characteristics and goals as you.
The success rate of hair transplant surgery is generally high, as long as you follow the pre-operative and post-operative instructions given by your surgeon, and have realistic expectations about the results.
Hair transplant surgery can restore your natural hair and improve your appearance, but it cannot stop the progression of hair loss or prevent new bald spots from forming. You may need to take specific medications or use other treatments to maintain your hair growth and prevent further hair loss.
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