Hair Transplantation a Permanent Procedure?

Hair transplantation technology has come a long way, especially in recent years. Hair transplantation is sometimes referred to as "hair restoration". This process is based on the transfer of your own hair follicles to the scalp, where the roots begin to decrease, by micro-grafting.

The results of hair transplantation are long-lasting and permanent. The hair transplant procedure is a time-consuming procedure that requires careful monitoring of the healing process. In the first three months after the procedure, some of your hair may fall out, this is normal. Healing can take between 6 and 12 months. However, after the healing process is complete, the transplanted follicles begin to grow hair that will fill the bald areas on your scalp. This is hair that will naturally continue to grow as you age. Like your natural hair, the transplanted hair follicles also have a lifespan, and after a certain point, they may gradually stop producing as much hair as before.

The point to be considered here is the location determined when the hair follicles are transplanted. The movement of hair follicles is permanent and these roots cannot be returned to their original position.

Hair Transplantation a One-Time Procedure?

Hair transplantation is personal and in some cases, more than one transplant session may be needed to achieve the best desired result. However, in general, after the recovery after the first hair transplantation, people are satisfied with the result and no additional operation is needed.

How Many Types of Hair Transplant Procedure Are There?

There are two types of “modern” hair transplant procedures currently being performed. The “Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)” type procedure is the transplantation of a strip of your own hair follicles from the scalp at the back of your head to thinned or bald areas of your hair.

The other, “Follicular Unit Extraction (FEU)” makes and places small holes to transplant follicles from all over your head to areas where your hair is thinning or balding. Both hair transplant procedures are considered permanent.

When Does Hair Transplantation Produce Visible Results?

It will take some time for you to see the results when your hair transplant is finished. As the transplanted hair areas begin to heal, you may notice that your hair is falling even more in the first few months. This is a normal situation. When your hair transplant is completely healed, you will see the roots of your own hair begin to appear. The hair will grow and eventually will be the same texture and length as the rest of your hair. Hair transplantation with micrograft can be cut, shaped and dyed according to your preference.

The most important point to be satisfied with the result in hair transplantation is to work with an experienced specialist who understands how to create a natural-looking, sustainable hair transplant design.