Hair Transplant

What is Hair Transplant?

A hair transplant is a surgical procedure where hair follicles are moved from one part of the body (usually the back or sides of the scalp, called the “donor area”) to a bald or thinning area (the “recipient area”).

These grafts are then relocating to a bald or thinning area of the scalp. The grafts created in this manner differ in size and shape. Round-shaped punch grafts usually contain about 10-15 hairs. The much smaller mini-graft contains about two to four hairs; and the micro-graft, one to two hairs. Slit grafts, which are inserted into slits created in the scalp, contain about four to 10 hairs each; strip grafts are long and thin and contain 30-40 hairs.

There are many reasons you might lose your hair. Sometimes hair loss is temporary, but it can be permanent. Hair implants may help with permanent hair loss caused by:

  • Alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles.
  • Androgenic alopecia, or pattern baldness.
  • Thyroid diseases or hormonal imbalances.
  • Traumatic injuries or burns.

Types of Hair Transplant Procedures

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Individual follicles are extracted directly from the donor area.

No strip removal; less invasive.

Pros: No visible scar, faster recovery.

Cons: More time-consuming and may need multiple sessions.

FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)

  • A strip of scalp is removed from the donor area.
  • The strip is dissected into individual follicular units.
  • Grafts are implanted into the bald areas.

Pros: More grafts in one session.

Cons: Leaves a linear scar.

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