All you need to know about afro hair transplantation.
The procedure of Afro Hair Transplant is challenging in many ways. The grafts are unique due to their stout and curly nature. The curvature of hair extends into the root of the hair follicle. This makes it difficult for a hair transplant surgeon to move it for transplantation into the recipient site. Special types of punches are needed in such cases. Since people with afro-textured hair prefer to keep short and cropped hair, FUT scars will be visible in such cases. We have been doing hair transplants in such cases with great success. Their hairline is flatter compared to Asian hair. The whorl on the crown is missing in many cases. A surgeon needs to have a deep understanding of the African sense of hairstyle and the shape and size of the face before attempting such hair transplants. It requires skill and expertise to deal with Afro-textured hair. The transplant of afro-hair should be carried out with care by experts to preserve the natural curl of the hair and avoid scarring after the surgery.
Types of Afro hair
- Curly: You can discover further subcategories in this category. Generally, afro-curly hair is found to be dry and frizzy. Doctors recommend conditioning such hair timely.
- Wavy: Wavy afro hair is mostly in a pattern. This kind of hair is very good when it comes to styling.
- Straight: If in any case, you have afro straight hair, then curls cannot be your first choice, as it will be too hard for you. But, the good part is that this kind of hair isn’t that frizzy and comes with brittle ends and dryness.
What causes hair loss
Like any other type of hair, even Afro-hair can experience hair loss, if they are not treated well. One can enumerate several reasons for hair loss in Afro scalp. Listed below are a few:
- Telogen effluvium
- Stress levels
- Improper diet
- Genetics
There are many more reasons for hair loss like systemic lupus erythematosus, androgenetic alopecia, lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia, etc.
Hair loss treatment
There are several various methods for treating afro baldness in both men and women. Combining Minoxidil and Finasteride, a well-known therapy regimen that can aid in promoting hair growth, are two non-surgical options for treating hair loss. This approach has been demonstrated to be effective in numerous research. However, there is also the possibility to have surgically afro hair transplant procedures, such as an FUE hair transplant, or DHT transplant, which we will go into more detail about below if that doesn't work for you.
Post-surgery care
The period of aftercare following an afro hair restoration often causes concern in many people. Afro hair transplant recovery often takes up to two weeks and is similar to that of other hair types. Before you can clean your hair and start removing surgical scars, you must wait at least five days.
It should be stated right away that afro hair FUE hair transplants are among the most difficult procedures. The nature of afro hair is extremely different from Caucasian hair. This implies a hair transplant facility must have experience with this specific hair type in DHT procedures.
The DHT restoration uses the same technique and only calls for a few specific precautions, despite the variations in Afro hair.