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The Hair Transplant Procedure

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure where a strip of hair-bearing skin is removed from the side or back of the scalp the subdivided into small pieces to make follicular units which are then transplanted into balding recipient sites.

Hair transplantation is based on the principal of “donor dominance”. Hair is transferred from one location to another on the same person. It survives, grows and attains the same characteristics that it had in the original site. The hair in the back and on sides of the scalp is the preferential site for donor hair because it will grow for the rest of your life.

During the procedure, which is safely done in the doctor’s office, the donor area is anesthetized with a local anesthetic. A strip of donor hair is then removed and the site is sutured in such a way as to leave an essentially invisible scar.

The physician uses his expertise and experience in planning the frontal hairline. Ultimately, this is a mutual decision between the doctor and the patient.

Scalp Reduction

Scalp reductions are sometimes performed in the crown area in addition to hair transplantation. In this procedure, a bald portion of scalp is surgically excised then the adjacent hair-bearing scalp is pulled together and sutured to cover the area, thus replacing the bald area with hair-bearing skin. It is especially helpful for patients who have rather extensive hairloss because it allows optimal use of the limited donor areas.

Candidates

Hair transplants offer a permanent solution for baldness. Although they have been mostly performed for patients with male pattern baldness (MPB); the “M” shaped recession of hair which is common in men, hair transplants are also performed for baldness caused by scars resulting from burns, accidents, facelifts, radiation treatments, operations and certain diseases. also, they are used to treat women with female pattern baldness (FPB). In fact, ~20% of our patients are females.

Hair transplants can be performed on patients of any age. The main criterion that are important for a successful hair transplant is the availability of a good donor area and the patient’s state of health. The physician should be made aware of any history of heart attacks, anemia, bleeding abnormalities, ingestion of vitamins, aspirin or blood-thinners, epilepsy, drug reactions, allergies or a tendency to form scars or keloids.

Time it takes

The 1st visit to the doctor is considered as an evaluation session. At this time, the patient is assessed as being a good, fair, or poor candidate for a hair transplant, and the number of required follicular units is determined. The amount of hair transplantation sessions depends on the size of the bald recipient area and the desired density.

Approximately 12 weeks later, new hair begins to grow at the normal average rate of ½ inch per month. Usually, 12 weeks are required between sessions to assure adequate visualization of the previous transplanted area. Each session takes 3-4 hours, including the preparation, the procedure, and the post-operative care. Any discomfort that may occur is mild and generally relieved with Atasol or Tylenol.

After the procedure, the patient is given a post-hair transplant instruction sheet. For those patients who find it difficult to wash their own hair at home we offer this service the day after the hair transplant at our office at no additional charge.

Cost

The fee for a hair transplant is based upon the number of follicular units transplanted and the size of the bald area. It is best to discuss the estimated cost with your physician at the time of your initial evaluation. All fees are in Canadian dollars.

Our hair transplant fees are generally competitive. If you take into consideration the extraordinary time, precision, and attention to detail that we provide, there is simply no better value. There are no extra charges for follow-up visits related to your hair transplant.

A 50% deposit is requested 2 weeks prior to the procedure date, and the balance of payment is due on the day of the procedure. C.T.C. International Inc. accepts all major credit cards, interact payments, and financing can be arranged.

Insurance coverage exits only for special cases of baldness. For example, loss of hair due to an accident, an operative procedure, or a disease. The cost of this procedure is fully tax deductible. We advise you to consult with your accountant for details.

Hair Loss Type

Male Pattern Baldness

Female Baldness