Assessment before the procedure
Before a Hair Transplant Careful assessment of the patient's hair loss, state of health and goals is always carried out. The aim is to determine whether the procedure is possible and how the result can be expected. Important factors are:
- Donation area — the area where hair is taken, usually the back of the head or sides.
- Recipient area — the area where the hair is to be transplanted.
- The extent of hair loss — how much hair is lost and the cause of it.
When a hair transplant is not suitable
- Recently underwent a major surgery
- Uses medications that affect healing ability
- Have diseases that can be spread by blood
- Have cancer
- Is pregnant or breastfeeding
- Has a donation or recipient area that is not suitable
- Has scars without blood circulation
- Are under 18
Donation area — the key to a good result
The quality and quantity of hair in donation area It is crucial to how full the result will be. If the area is thin or affected by hereditary hair loss, it can be difficult to achieve a dense hair. In some cases, a transplant can even worsen the thinning hair in the neck.
Receiver area — ready for new hair follicles
A recipient area must have reached a certain degree of thin-hairiness before it can receive transplanted hair. If the area is too dense, existing hair follicles risk being damaged during the procedure.
Special circumstances
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding — Since a hair transplant involves antibiotics and local anesthesia, it is recommended to wait until the pregnancy and breastfeeding period are over.
- Age — People over the age of 18 can have a hair transplant, but timing is important. If the hair loss is at an early stage, it may continue after the procedure and require more treatments.
- Scars — Hair can be transplanted over scars, but only if the blood circulation in the area is sufficient to allow the hair follicles to grow firmly.
Conclusion
A hair transplant can give very good results, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. By assessing your health, hair loss and expectations, it is possible to determine whether the procedure is the right way to go.If you are considering a hair transplant and want to get a professional assessment of your conditions, you are warmly welcome to book a free consultation with us.
