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
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
