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The essential elements of a hair transplant

by Sarah Dunsby
8th Mar 23 12:45 pm

Getting a hair transplant is easier than it has ever been. But to find the best hair transplant surgeon needs a lot of research. Nowadays, it is used to be a treatment reserved for celebrities and people who have a lot of money to spare and is accessible to many people who are struggling with hair loss issues.

If you are looking into what a hair transplant entails, or you already have your appointment planned and want to know what to expect, there are some key elements.

This piece will look at what you can expect from your transplant, so you have a general idea before your consultation. Let’s get into it.

A comprehensive hair assessment

If your consultation goes well and you are ready to take the next step in your hair transplant, a comprehensive hair assessment will be the first element in your treatment.
This is where your surgeon will make sure that your transplant will be successful. This includes making sure that the donor area for the hair transplant is viable and contains enough graphs to cover the recipient area. They also need to make sure that the donor area is of good quality. This assessment is designed to ensure that the important elements of the transplant will have the best success rate.

Very careful hair extraction

The next element of a hair transplant is carefully extracting the hair follicles. This needs to be done with extreme detail and precision to ensure no damage is made to the follicles before they are implanted. The care and accuracy of the extraction and the implantation of the hair follicles will determine how naturally the hair sits and the end results.

It is also worth noting that heavy-handed or other bad techniques in extraction can cause irreparable damage and the rejection of the transplant, which is why it is essential to go to a reputable transplant clinic such as hshairclinic.co.uk.

The right choice for transplant

After your consultation, your surgeon should have already gone through what method they believe will be the best fit for you. They will then begin the chosen transplant surgery by carefully placing the hair follicles into the scalp. This process should be just as thorough as the extraction. The surgeon will need to implant the follicles in the direction of the natural hair growth, take note of the hair follicle’s exit angle, and the precise alignment of the hair follicles to ensure that the hair transplant can be a success.

Post-op care

After your transplant, your surgeon will talk you through what you need to do to ensure your transplant has the best chance of success. The follicles will be delicate and need at least 2 weeks to settle, so you will need to be aware of that. You will also be advised to refrain from smoking and drinking during your healing stage and take recommended vitamins and minerals to help promote hair growth.

If you have been wondering what the care for hair transplants is like, now you have more information, so you can make a better informed decision on whether it is something you want to look into or not.

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