Today, majority of individuals have male pattern baldness, a progressive condition that causes hair loss gradually through the years, over the top and front of the head. Genetics and stress play a big role in hair loss, fortunately to restore hair loss we encourage HAIR TRANSPLANTATION, the only permanent solution for baldness today. It is a simple procedure that would require a Hair Transplant Specialist with the know – how of the latest technique in hair transplantation to acquire the best results.

What is Hair Transplant?

Hair Transplantation is an out-patient procedure wherein hair is redistributed from the back and sides of the head known as the “donor area”. Local anesthesia is administered on the donor site from which strips of hair are removed and dissected into 1 – 3 hair grafts. The recipient area is then prepared and anesthetized to allow placement of the grafts. The procedure lasts 3 – 5 hours depending on the size of the bald area. After the procedure, the patient is instructed to follow the post-operative measures. After two weeks, patient is required to return for suture removal. Healing is quick when patient follows instructions.

Evolution of Hair Transplant (pictures below)

BEFORE		AFTER

BEFORE		AFTER

Is the procedure painful?

Most patients tolerate the procedure very well. If at all, discomfort is just felt by the patient when the local anesthesia is being administered. Numbness of the area sets in quickly allowing the rest of the procedure to proceed comfortably.

How long are activities restricted?

Most people return to work or resume normal activities by the next day. Patient is advised not to lift heavy weights for at least 1 week. Swimming and public steam/sauna baths should be avoided for a week to avoid any infection.

What to expect after the Hair Transplant procedure?

Patients may shampoo their hair after 8 hours. No bandages are needed. Small scabs develop and will remain for 7 – 10 days. Some patients who have existing hair, the can camouflage a recently done transplant with their remaining hair. Once scabs fall off, the transplanted area will be pinkish in color and this should slowly disappear. Hair starts to grow after 6 – 8 weeks at approximately 1 cm a month – for the rest of your life.

How many sessions of Hair Transplantation will I need?

Some patients may require only one session to achieve their objective, but others may opt to have another session for greater density. In general, it takes two hair transplants to attain 85% density, which is often an adequate coverage to satisfy the patient. We advise our patients 4 – 6 months between procedures to be able to assess the hair growth and to provide a more equal distribution that is more equal.

Can Hair Transplantation affect the rest of my hair?

Hair roots are very tough and can tolerate surgery or nay irritation on the scalp. We know this because we can see how difficult it is for people to remove unwanted hair. A strand of hair can be plucked out hundreds of times and this will just keep growing back. The actual physical trauma of cutting the scalp when inserting the donor grafts can cut the shafts and damage some hair follicles, and significantly interrupt in the blood supply of the pre-existing hair strands. This may result in shedding of the pre-existing strands which is temporary and most lost hair will grow back after a few months.

After a Hair Transplant procedure, will I have more hair?

You will NOT have more hair; hair is merely redistributed by surgery to achieve a hair-bearing appearance. Hair from another person cannot be used for hair transplantation purposes.

Is there a chance that hair grafts will be rejected?

There is no possibility that the hair grafts will be rejected, unlike kidney or heart transplants, which are donated by another person; hair grafts come from the same person so that body’s immune system will not reject such.

Am I a good candidate for Hair Transplantation?

Almost all men are. Some women with male pattern baldness or excessive thinning hair may also benefit from hair transplantation. Because each individual is unique, we encourage for the individual to be evaluated in person by our surgeon to see if you’re a suitable candidate.

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