What are the steps of the hair transplant procedure?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am considering hair transplant. I would like to know and understand the procedure.

Please advise.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

During hair transplantation, the hair transplant surgeon removes small groups of hair follicles containing skin from areas where there is normal hair growth. These small plugs are then implanted into the bald areas of the head where hair growth is desired.

This is done over a few sessions. Medicines will also be given after transplantation to prevent infection. Hair growth solutions might also be given before and after the procedure. Some people may experience further hair loss, and after a few months, the hair will grow back again.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for writing back with an update.

Biofibre is the name of a patented product from Italy, which is a natural-based hair implant. It is not a transplant. Hair transplantation means moving hair from a hair-rich section of the scalp to a bald area. Hair implantation is the implantation of artificial hair in the bald area.

Therefore, the concept of Biofibre is implantation and is completely different from the hair transplantation procedure, which you had inquired about in your first query.

Being an implantation procedure, it involves covering areas without hair with artificially created hair fibers and is done under local anesthesia. This is like a wig that is attached to your scalp and does not require removal. The hair cannot be cut or shaved after the Biofibre procedure.

During the procedure, any scalp condition should be treated, and infections should be prevented after the procedure, as they can cause rejection and bad results. Having Biofibre is a solution for 5 years only, and it might require adding new fibres regularly.

Usually, 20 percent of Biofibres implanted might fall out every year, and this is an accepted rate. Therefore, regular sessions are required to maintain hair distribution, and after five years, you might have to repeat the same procedure.

Since this is a recent technique and more of an artificial method of implantation, trying a conventional hair transplant under the guidance of an experienced doctor is better than going for the Biofibre method.

Hair transplantation is a more natural method and allows the growth of normal hair. However, if you want to have quick results and are aware that it is only implantation and a procedure that will have to be repeated at least once in five years, then you can go for it. Please note that care after the procedure is required for both methods.