Hair Transplantation: Artistic Strands of Change

Complete any required medical tests and evaluations suggested by the surgeon to ensure you are in good health for the procedure. Discontinue or adjust medications as directed by your surgeon. Some medications, especially blood-thinning drugs, may need to be stopped before surgery. Your surgeon may ask you to trim your hair short before the procedure. This makes it easier for the surgeon to access the donor area and recipient sites. Wash your hair thoroughly the night before or on the morning of the surgery. This helps maintain a clean surgical environment and reduces the risk of infection. Pre-op instructions may also include restrictions on certain activities, dietary guidelines, or other personalized recommendations such as avoiding hair treatments etc.

Hair transplantation surgery is often performed with local anaesthesia. The surgeon or a trained technician prepares the donor area (usually the back or sides of the scalp) by trimming the hair short. This allows easier access to the hair follicles for harvesting hair follicles from the donor area using techniques like Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) or Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). In FUT, a strip of tissue containing hair follicles is removed,while in FUE, individual follicles are extracted one by one. The harvested hair follicles are dissected and prepared for transplantation. This involves separating individual follicular units.

Avoid touching, rubbing, or scratching the grafted area to prevent dislodging the grafts. Be gentle when washing or styling your hair. Follow your surgeon's instructions on when and how to wash your hair after the surgery. Use a mild, non-medicated shampoo and follow a gentle washing technique to avoid disrupting the grafts. Use only the hair care products recommended by your surgeon. Protect your scalp from direct sun exposure, especially if you have scabs or are using any postoperative ointments. Wear a loose hat or use sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments with your surgeon.

Hair transplantation involves creating tiny incisions or recipient sites in the bald or thinning areas where the grafts will be implanted. The prepared grafts are then carefully implanted into the recipient sites. This part of the procedure requires precision and artistry to ensure the transplanted hairs grow in the desired direction and pattern. Once all grafts are implanted, the surgical team may clean the scalp, apply dressings if necessary, and provide postoperative care instructions. It’s important that the procedure be done by a medically qualified professional.