What is hair transplant?
It is a
procedure in which hair follicles are taken from donor area which is usually
posterior scalp and implanted on recipient bald area.
Types:
1)FUT
2)FUE
1)FUT:
In this technique a
strip of hair bearing posterior scalp is taken surgically and donor area stitched.
Advantages:
Safe technique to harvest follicles.
More amount of follicles is taken without damaging follicles roots
Disadvantages:
Scar mark
on donor site
Time
consuming
Pain
Prolong
recovery
2)FUE:
In this technique each
hair follicle harvested by a punch and then transplanted.
Advantages:
Less
pain
Early recovery
Less prominent scars
Disadvantages:
Less
number of grafts harvested comparative to other technique
Hair follicles are prone to damage during the harvest
Procedure time
It is
usually 6 to 8 hours’ procedure
Anesthesia:
It is
done under local anesthesia
Things to know about
hair transplant
1) head will be shaved
before procedure
2) it is done under
local anesthesia. comfortable procedure
3) it's a lengthy
procedure but patient can take break for washroom, snack etc.
4)Pre-Op evaluation is
necessary for hair transplant and medical health evaluation
5) initially all hair
will fall then hair growth will start at 3 months.
6)final result will
take 12 to 18 months’ time
Postoperative care
We will guide
properly about post op care
Recovery time
Proper care
needed at least for two weeks
Complications
Pain
Infection
Cellulitis
Cyst
formation
