Hair transplant is also known as hair reclamation. It is a surgery that repairs hair in a diminishing zone of the scalp by taking the grafted hair from the region that still has hair intact in place. The hair-bearing region is the zone where hair unites. Donor region: it’s typically the sides and back of the head. Since 1950, hair transplantation has been a medical procedure.

TYPES

• FUE: In this type of hair transplant, every hair follicle is removed from the donor region.
• BHT: It is the most commonly used hair transplantation technique to restore the hair.
• FUT: It is also known as strip surgery; it consists of removing a strip of tissue with hair from the donor region.
• Robotic hair transplantation: It is a significant surgical advancement in the technology of the FUE (follicular unit extraction) procedure.
• DHI: In this process, the hair follicles in the recipient area are directly harvested 1 by 1 to fulfill balding and thinning sides.
• PRP: It is the safest non-surgical procedure; it’s completely natural.
• Scalp micropigmentation: It is commonly referred to as hairline tattooing and is one of the promising non-surgical options for hair transplantation.
• Mesotherapy: It is a non-surgical treatment (cosmetic). The aim of this process is to replenish hair loss in both men and women.

Care After Procedure

• Normal and appropriate cleansing of the scalp.
• Always keep the donor and recipient regions moist.
• Don’t scratch in the donor area.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Try to avoid strenuous activities like weightlifting, cycling, running, etc.
• Don’t swim in chlorinated water.
• Try to use hair care products.

SUCCESS RATE

The success rate of hair transplantation is very high in India, nearly 98%.