Hair Transplant

Also known as: hair transplantation, hair grafting, hair restoration surgery, surgical hair restoration, hair implant surgery, follicular unit transplantation, fut hair transplant, fue hair transplant, follicular unit extraction, strip hair transplant

Cosmetic Surgery

AI Aesthetician Summary

Hair transplant is a surgical procedure that provides a permanent solution for hair loss by relocating healthy hair follicles from donor areas to balding or thinning regions of the scalp. This microsurgical technique involves harvesting follicular units—natural groupings of 1-4 hair follicles along ...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Loss of Volume

Areas:Cheek, Chin, Eye, Forehead, Jaw, Lip, Abdomen, Arm, Armpit, Back, Chest, Pelvis

Tissues:Skin (Epidermis, Dermis), Subcutaneous Fat, Blood Vessels, Hair Follicles

Longevity:Permanent

How it Works

Duration:360 minutes

Anesthesia:Local Injection

Pain Level:Mild

Techniques:Surgical, Laser, Injection

Multiple Sessions:Yes

Post Treatment

Downtime:14 days

Post-care:After a hair transplant, gently care for the scalp, avoiding touching or scratching the newly implanted grafts, and sleep with your head elevated to minimize swelling. For successful healing, refrain from strenuous activities, direct sun exposure, alcohol, and smoking for several weeks, always following your surgeon's specific post-operative instructions.

Risks:Infection, bleeding, scarring, swelling, redness, pain, itching, scabbing, numbness, temporary hair loss, bruising, folliculitis, hiccups

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Minimally Invasive

Specialty:Cosmetic Surgery

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