What is a hair transplant?
A hair transplant is a surgical process of moving hair follicles from one area of the scalp (most commonly the back and sides) to regions with thinning or hair loss.
How does a hair transplant work?
The hair follicle extraction will take healthy hair follicles and place them in the balding area. There are two options for extraction; Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).
Who is a good candidate for a hair transplant?
The ideal candidates are those with good hair growth on the back or sides of their head, good general health, and reasonable expectations regarding the outcome.
Is a hair transplant permanent?
Yes, the transplanted hair follicle is typically permanent, as it is taken from an area of the scalp that is not prone to balding. Natural hair loss may continue in an untreated area.
Are hair transplants effective for everyone?
Although hair transplants work well for most individuals, results are not the same for everyone and depend on such factors as the degree of hair loss, quality of the donor area, and personal factors in health. One must have realistic expectations.
Does a hair transplant hurt?
The majority of people say there is only mild discomfort during the surgery since it is normally performed with some local anesthetic. Most discomfort after surgery can be managed using a common pain medicine.
How long does the hair transplant procedure take?
Hair transplants last typically 4 to 8 hours based on the number of grafts being transplanted.
What’s the difference between FUE and FUT?
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction): Follicles are taken individually and planted, causing little scarring. FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation): A strip of the scalp is cut out and then broken up into grafts, resulting in a linear scar.
How soon will I see results after a hair transplant?
Generally hair growth starts 3 to 6 months after the hair transplant, and most of the results will show at the 12 to18 month stage.
Are there any side effects or risks?
Common side effects are swelling, redness, and scabbing on the donor and receiving sites. A serious risk, although low, is infection or scarring.