Hair Transplant
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure designed to restore hair by transferring hair follicles from one part of the body, typically the back or sides of the scalp (the donor area), to an area that is bald or has thinning hair (the recipient area). It’s commonly used to treat male and female pattern baldness, but it can also be used to restore eyelashes, eyebrows, beard hair, and even chest hair.
Types of Hair Transplants:
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation):
- Process: A strip of skin with hair is removed from the donor area. The strip is then dissected into individual follicular units, which are implanted into the balding areas.
- Advantages: Can transplant a large number of grafts in one session, and scarring is usually minimal.
- Disadvantages: Leaves a linear scar in the donor area, which can be noticeable if hair is worn very short.
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction):
- Process: Individual hair follicles are extracted directly from the donor area using a punch tool and then implanted into the balding areas.
- Advantages: No linear scar, faster recovery, and less invasive.
- Disadvantages: Can be more time-consuming and expensive than FUT, and there may be a need for multiple sessions for extensive coverage.
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation):
- Process: A modified version of FUE where the extraction and implantation happen simultaneously using a specialized tool called a Choi implanter pen.
- Advantages: More precise placement of hair follicles and less trauma to the scalp.
- Disadvantages: Can be more expensive and requires highly skilled surgeons.
