WHAT IS THE MOST SUITABLE AGE FOR HAIR TRANSPLANTATION?The recommended ages for hair transplantation are generally between 25 and 65 years of age. The early 20s are not recommended because the patient tends to lose hair with age, even after transplantation, and over the age of 65 because the wound healing process is weak and insufficient.
Hair transplantation is typically performed using two main techniques: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).
– Individual hair follicles are removed from the donor area (usually the back or sides of the head) one by one using a micro-drilling tool.
– Once these follicles are removed, they are carefully implanted into the recipient (balding) area, following the natural hair growth pattern.
– FUE does not leave a linear scar and generally has a faster recovery time compared to FUT.
– A strip of skin containing hair follicles is surgically removed from the donor area.
– The strip is divided into individual follicular units under the microscope.
– These follicular units are then transplanted into small incisions made in the recipient area.
Both methods aim to achieve natural-looking results by mimicking the natural hair growth pattern. The choice between FUE and FUT often depends on factors such as the patient’s preferences, the extent of hair loss, and the surgeon’s recommendation. After the procedure, the transplanted hair falls out within a few weeks, but it grows back permanently within a few months, providing a fuller appearance approximately in one year.
Depending on the number of grafts to be transferred, you can expect the hair transplant to take between 4 and 10 hours. If you are having a large amount of hair transplanted, this period may take longer or you may need to come back for a few hours the next day. Most patients remain awake throughout the entire surgery and only need an anesthetic to numb the scalp.