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What is Hair Transplantation or Hair Restoration?

The very first question that can bother any hair transplant aspirant is the procedure of hair restoration. In this procedure, hair is extracted from other sites such as the back of the scalp, beard, and chest, the donor area and implanted in the bald area or the recipient area. It is done in such a manner that the aesthetics of the donor area remains unchanged.

The best technique currently is the Direct Hair Transplant (DHT), which is an advanced form of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) that ensures maximum graft survivability​​.

Evidently the technique that gives the best result with minimum complications and scar should be the best. In past, FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) was the predominant one.

But, the downtime in this was more and resulted in a long linear scar at the back of the head. Consequently, the recovery process was long. Also, it was painful.

But, with the advent of advanced instruments, surgeons now perform FUE (Follicular unit extraction) with great accuracy. In this, downtime is less, it is less painful and leaves almost no scar. Clearly, it is accepted more now both by doctors and patients.

Recovery time in the latest Direct Hair Transplant technique is one week.

A hair transplant aspirant must be very patient. Do not expect instant results, you are not implanting hair fibres.

Initial results can be expected in 3-4 months and full results can be seen in 10-12 months.

Hair transplants, when performed in a reputable clinic like Eugenix, are considered safe cosmetic procedures​​.

With the advancement of science, a hair transplant is no more a typical surgery. It is just another cosmetic and aesthetic procedure. Done with the right clinic, it is very much safe.

With the latest advancements in technology and anesthesia, hair transplants involve minimal pain​​.

During a hair transplant, local anesthesia is administered to numb the scalp, so the patient typically doesn’t feel pain during the procedure. Surgeons who use vibrators, thin needles and buffered solution for injection rather than acid exclusion to ensure minimum pain for the patient.

Pre-surgery instructions include medical checks and stopping certain medications, while post-surgery instructions involve care for the transplanted area and limited physical activity​​.

Pre Surgery Tips:
  • Before undergoing a hair transplant procedure, it is necessary to get some blood work done to ensure that you’re medically fit for the procedure.
  • If you are on anticoagulants or ‘blood thinners’, they must be discontinued five days prior to the procedure.
  • Alcohol intake and smoking must be stopped completely at least a week before surgery.
  • Discontinue use of hair oils, although you can continue to shampoo your hair as usual.
  • Avoid shaving/trimming beard at least 3 days and avoid shaving/trimming scalp hair at least 30 days prior to the date of the procedure.
  • Shave chest hair at least 10 days prior to the date of the procedure. (In case of body hair transplant)
  • You need to wear a front open shirt on the day of surgery.
  • If you are taking medication for Diabetes, Blood Pressure or Thyroid, continue to take your medicines as prescribed by your General Physician.
  • Eat a proper breakfast on the day of your surgery.
  • Continue taking the prescribed medication for faster healing.
Post-Surgery Tips:
  • Avoid sleeping flat on your back or sides, especially on the side where the transplant was performed. So that there is no added pressure on the implanted grafts. This will prevent them from getting damaged.
  • Avoid touching or fiddling with the transplanted grafts and ensure that your head does not bump into any object, wall or car.
  • A saline spray bottle will be provided, which has to be sprayed on the transplanted area every hour for at least 7 days after the surgery.
  • Antibiotic ointment can be applied on the donor area after cleaning it with sterile water.
  • A loose surgical cap can be worn on the head when outside. When at home or sleeping, leave the area bare.
  • Normal activity can be resumed from the next day but heavy physical activity should be avoided for at least 7 days.
  • After the first headwash on the 7th day, you can switch back to your regular shampoo.

Evaluate the clinic based on the experience of the doctors, patient results, technology used, and clinic hygiene​​.

Don’t be fooled just by advertisements. Try to meet old patients, see their results on forums or clinic website, donor area management, hairline, etc. Look at the doctors’ qualifications and experience.

Dig at various international forums, and learn what they are recommending. Also, research the technology and instruments your surgeon is using. Lastly, also give a look at the hygiene of the clinic.

The success rate varies from clinic to clinic, patient to patient and choosing the right Hair Transplant Clinic after thorough research. Two highly experienced doctors, namely lead Eugenix Hair Sciences, Dr Arika Bansal and Dr Pradeep Sethi, have MDs from AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr Bansal and Dr Sethi, alongside their team of surgeons, are world-renowned for their results and extensive experience.

Hair Transplants have become increasingly common today. Therefore, it’s important to choose the centre with utmost care, after doing a thorough search.

The success rate of a hair transplant varies, depending upon a host of factors, the most important being the experience of the surgeon at the centre. We, at Eugenix, are headed by two of the world’s most experienced doctors, Dr. Pradeep Sethi and Dr. Arika Bansal, both from AIIMS, New Delhi.

DHT (Direct Hair Transplant) is the modification of the FUE technique which ensures maximum graft survivability. Learn everything about DHT.

At Eugenix, we get many patients who have had a previous hair transplant procedure at other centres and they aren’t happy with the results because the hair transplant is not natural-looking. That’s when we conduct a corrective hair transplant to give the appearance of a natural-looking hair transplant.

Yes, hair transplant is possible for women, especially in cases like broad foreheads or visible scalp from wide parting areas​​. However, it is crucial to understand that Female Pattern Hair Loss happens for very different reasons than Male Pattern Hair Loss, and the underlying cause for Hair Loss in females must be determined for an effective treatment strategy.  Yes, it is very much possible. But, who are good candidates for the same? Though, a hair transplant is not a solution for resting the hair fall, especially in women. The basic reasons for hair fall in women have many reasons. The underlying cause has to be identified and treated accordingly. However, some females are still good candidates for hair transplants. For example, some females have broad foreheads otherwise a good hair quality and density. For lowering the hairline, they may go for a hair transplant. Another female pattern is Ludwig pattern grade 3 where some women’s parting area becomes too wide and the scalp is visible. Such cases can be treated with hair transplants.

 

Yes, it is a possible case. However, the number of grafts implanted is limited. Multiple sittings are required in such cases. Eugenix offers non-Trim procedures.

Try avoiding hair transplant surgery before 23. This is because your baldness will be progressing or can be cured with just medicine. A good hair transplant surgeon who is not using a commercial approach will give you wise advice after seeing your scalp.

For advanced grades, a conservative hairline design and the use of body grafts from the beard and chest can provide good coverage​​. Eugenix has a proven track record in treating Advanced Grades of Baldness.

In the case of Norwood grades 6 and 7 good coverage be attained. A higher hairline must be designed and its shape must be conservative. Avoid making temple points as it will require more grafts. To give good coverage body grafts are used. Like of beard and chest.

Temporal points are angles made by the hairline on both sides of the forehead, corresponding to the eyebrows, signifying youthfulness​​.

Temporal points are where the hairline meets the temple area on both sides of the forehead. These are situated in correspond to the eyebrows of a man. It is a sign of youthfulness. Once a person loses these, he starts to look old. If a young person loses, temporal restoration is crucial. Understand everything about temple point restoration.

This term is often used interchangeably with temporal points to describe the angle or point at which the hairline recedes backwards from the sides of the forehead. The restoration of temporal angles is an important aesthetic aspect of hair transplantation to ensure a natural-looking hairline.

At Eugenix, our commitment to excellence in hair transplantation is unmatched. Led by two of the world’s foremost experts in the field, Dr. Pradeep Sethi and Dr. Arika Bansal, along with their esteemed team of surgeons, we have achieved a success rate that stands near 100%. Our reputation for delivering exceptional results is renowned worldwide. When you choose Eugenix, you’re choosing excellence, innovation, and a commitment to transforming lives through the artistry of hair transplantation.

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