Hair Transplant
Hair Transplant
The result of hair transplantation depends on always from the scientific training and the aesthetic ability of surgeonFor this reason, in THE ANTIAGERS Regrow clinics the operation is always performed by Plastic Surgeon.
Am I a suitable candidate?
To have a successful hair transplant result, it is important first of all to be a suitable candidate. Not all patients with hair loss are suitable for hair transplantation. The selection is made based on very specific criteria.
1 Age:
Very young patients are usually not suitable candidates for hair transplantation, since the hair thinning has not yet stabilized. If hair transplantation is performed early and without determining the final extent of the thinning, this may lead to an incorrect distribution of hair follicles, since we cannot predict how much hair will ultimately fall out. Those who are still in the unstable alopecia phase are recommended to follow conservative treatment (minoxidil, finasteride, autologous PRP mesotherapy).
Most hair transplants are performed on men because hair loss is more localized and extensive or total hair loss is more common. In contrast, in women, hair loss causes diffuse thinning of the hair throughout the head, manifested by a decrease in the overall volume of hair but not by localized loss in specific areas. Furthermore, in men the donor area tends to be more extensive and includes the temporal and occipital zones, while in women the temporal area is also affected by androgens, so only the occipital zone remains as a donor.
The larger the area of thinning, the more limited the donor area, which undoubtedly affects the result. If a patient has a moderate degree of thinning and a normal donor area, then we can achieve a complete restoration of the hair with good density in the recipient area. If, on the contrary, there is an advanced degree of thinning and the donor area is more limited, then we choose between the complete restoration of a smaller area of thinning or the uniformly lower density in all the thinning areas.
Hair density is measured by the number of hair follicles per square centimeter. The higher this number, the more hair follicles are available to be harvested and implanted in the thinning areas. Good candidates for hair transplantation are those who have more than 60 hair follicles per square centimeter in the donor area.
In the donor area we find hair follicles that have 1-4 hairs. The coverage we achieve is directly related to the number of hairs implanted. It is obvious that placing 1,000 two-haired hair follicles cannot offer the same density as placing 1,000 three-haired hair follicles. The greater the number of multi-haired hair follicles, the denser the result. A successful hair transplant is one in which there are an average of 2-2.5 hairs per hair follicle. If in the donor area the average is lower than 2 hairs per hair follicle, then it is difficult to achieve good coverage of the thinning areas.
The diameter of the hair is always evaluated before hair transplantation, as it is also a determining factor for the result. The normal thickness of a hair is between 50 and 60 microns (millimeters of a millimeter). A hair with a diameter of 40 microns cannot provide satisfactory coverage. The coverage potential is always calculated first, since if we implant a hair follicle with three 70-micron hairs, we will achieve coverage of 210 microns, while with three 40-micron hairs, only 120 microns. The difference in the final result is very large, which is why the case with thick hairs is more suitable, not thin hairs.
Curly hair offers a better sense of coverage than straight hair, as it takes up more space. The only technical difficulty with curly hair (which is curly even under the skin) is its extraction. Regarding color, better coverage is achieved when the hair color is closer to the skin color of the scalp. Hair that is light brown, blonde or gray is a strong advantage in hair transplantation, as is hair that is two colors (e.g. white and black) that allows for a better sense of coverage.
How it works
Permanent Hair Growth Zone – Permanent Hair
Hair transplantation is one minimally invasive procedure which allows the transfer of hair from one area of the scalp to another. We essentially perform a redistribution of available hair follicles, in order to achieve a uniform density throughout the head.
The hair transplant technique is based on the fact that not all hair follicles in the scalp are affected in the same way by male hormones. There is a specific "zone" of hair, the so-called permanent hair growth zone, located at the back and sides of the scalp, that is genetically programmed to resist the hormone DHT that causes hair loss in the front area and top of the scalp. The hair follicles in the permanent hair growth zone are permanent and develop normally throughout lifeAnd most importantly, they can be transplanted to any other area without losing this valuable property of resisting the hormone DHT. This means that these hair follicles will continue to produce hair normally in their new location, just as they would in the original one.
The Hair Transplantation Process Step by Step
Permanent Hair - The basis of transplantation
The donor area has hair that is genetically programmed to never fall, as they resist the hormones that cause hair loss. They are permanently, reproduce for life and they remain healthy and strong even after being transported.
Study of the donor area with a microscope
We examine the donor area with a special dermatoscope and check the quality and number of grafts it can provide. We decide the number of hair follicles to transplant, based on the patient's degree of thinning.
Frontline Design - The A and Z
Extraction of hair follicles from the donor area
The hair is removed along with its root, one by one, with great care, using a special, patented device. The procedure is painless since local anesthesia has been applied. The removal is carried out in such a way that no visible thinning occurs in the donor area after extraction.
Counting and grouping of hair follicles
After extraction, the hair follicles are grouped based on the number of hairs they carry (single hair, double hair, triple hair, etc.) and counted live one by one with the special software program Graft Calculator before your eyes. The grouping and counting of hair follicles contributes to their better utilization and distribution in the thinning areas.
Hair follicle protection until placement
Until the moment of their implantation, the hair follicles are stored in a special solution and at a low temperature of 2-4 degrees Celsius, which ensures their survival. The solution provides nutrients to the grafts, which enhances their growth after reinsertion.
Placement in the dilution area
The hair follicles are placed one by one using a special, patented medical device (Implanter Pen) in the recipient area. The Implanter Pen is a tiny tool that allows the placement of hair follicles very close to each other, in order to achieve maximum density. The placement on the frontal line (fringe) is performed using the technique of Densification, in which the hair follicles are placed with the greatest possible density, so that the final result appears particularly dense to the human eye.
Waiting for 6-12 months
New hair begins to grow gradually over the following months, with the result being complete around twelve months from the day of surgery. However, by the sixth month, approximately 50% of the result is visible.
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ALL STAGES OF HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
From the day of surgery until 12 months later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many hair follicles are needed for a dense result?
The number of grafts depends on the extent of thinning and the desired coverage. It is important to know, however, that the dense result depends not only on the number of hair follicles, but also on the number of hairs that each hair follicle carries, as well as on the diameter of the hairs. It is obvious that 1,000 bifurcated hair follicles with fine hairs offer much lower density compared to 1,000 trifurcated hairs with larger diameter hairs. The quality and characteristics of hairs and hair follicles are genetically predetermined, therefore each hair transplant case is different and the required number of hair follicles for a dense result can vary significantly.
How long does the result of hair transplantation last?
The result of a hair transplant is permanent, as long as the hair follicles are taken from the permanent hair growth zone, i.e. the back and side areas of the scalp. The permanent hair growth zone is not affected by the action of hormones, so the grafts remain and produce healthy hair in their new locations forever. However, you should remember that hair transplantation is not a cure for hair loss. Many patients may see thinning progress after a hair transplant, but this concerns old hair, which remains genetically vulnerable to male hormones.
Will new hair grow immediately?
No. It will take at least 2-3 months for new hair to start growing back. The shock that the hair follicles receive during their transport on the day of the transplant puts them prematurely into the telogen phase of their life cycle, resulting in intense hair loss during the first period. This is a completely normal and expected phenomenon that should not worry you. Only the hair shafts (i.e. the visible part of the hair) fall out. The hair follicles remain implanted in their new position and will very soon enter the growth phase again with the first new hairs making their appearance around the 3rd month. At first, the new hairs are quite thin, but over time they increase in diameter and take on all the familiar characteristics of your hair.
When will I see the final result of the hair transplant?
The result of hair transplantation begins to become visible around the 3rd month after surgery and improves steadily month by month. On average, the result is complete around the 12th month. However, already from the 8th month, approximately 80% of regrowth is visible.
May I need a second hair transplant?
Hair transplantation is not a cure for hair loss. Hair loss can continue and progress to a more advanced Norwood stage, causing further hair thinning. In this case, you may need to return to our clinic for a second hair transplant to restore density to the newly thinning areas. It is important to clarify, however, that hair loss affects your old hair, not the transplanted hair. Transplanted hair follicles are not affected by the effects of hormones and never fall out!