Hair transplantation is an operation in which hair follicles are relocated from one part of the body, called the “donor site,” to a bald or thinning area called the “recipient site.” The major objective of hair transplant is to help with hair growth in areas affected by male pattern baldness, female pattern baldness, or loss of hair due to injuries or medical conditions.
The most popular technique for performing a hair transplant is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). It involves removing individual follicles from safe donor sites such as the back of the head where they are more stable and less prone to balding. These extracted follicles are then implanted into the recipient area where they will eventually grow new hairs.
Another method, though it is not so common one, is Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). This technique requires removing a strip of skin with hair follicles from the donor site which will later be dissected under a microscope into individual follicular units. These units can then be transplanted into their recipients.
Various factors determine whether a hair transplant succeeds or not. Some of these factors include surgeon’s expertise, quality and availability of donor hair and overall health status of the patient. One should have realistic expectations since the transplanted hairs will initially fall out within weeks after surgery. However, new growth usually starts few months later and final results may take 12-18 months.
When performed by an experienced and qualified surgeon, hair transplantation is considered as a safe procedure in most cases. But like any surgical intervention there are some risks that come with this procedure including infection, scarring and unnatural looking growth. Consequently patients should discuss these potential risks and benefits with their doctor prior to undergoing this process.
In summary, Hair transplantation refers to a surgical procedure used to restore lost hairs in people suffering from such condition. Though effective for many people it should be noted that this has serious implications hence should be done by a professional surgeon.
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