Baldness is one of the most common aesthetic problems today. Hair transplantation on the head takes place in comfortable conditions and does not leave scars on the skin, it is easily tolerated by the patient. Before the procedure, you must make an appointment with a trichologist.
Benefits of hair transplantation
Transplantation is the best way to solve the problem of hair loss. No wig or other artificial styling methods will achieve the result that a transplant does. The procedure does not require hospitalization and local anesthesia is sufficient.
When is a male head hair transplant needed? Hormonal disorders, abnormal loads, harmful cosmetic procedures and other factors cause the loss of precious strands.
The benefits of scalp hair transplantation are:
- a large number of transplanted hairs in one operation (up to 9500 grafts);
- use of unique anesthesia that eliminates swellingand pain;
- fast healing, no scarring;
- hair survival.
Scalp hair transplantation for women and men is possible at any age. Particular attention should be paid to the non-surgical method, which has no contraindications. Lively and he althy hair is the key to success in personal life and society. Hair is the basis of the image, and new technologies allow you to change your appearance at will, gain former charm and confidence in your beauty. Head hair transplantation in Moscow is in high demand among men and women.
Tasks and features of transplantation
The goal of the specialist is to achieve the most natural shade of hair. The angle of inclination, density - factors that play an important role in appearance.
The donor area - where hair is taken from for transplantation on the head - should also be restored. Depending on the initial area of baldness, the patient may require additional treatments.
For example, the usual procedure lasts from 3 to 4 hours. With the HFE method, the duration can be from 7 to 12 hours. The choice of technique depends on the elasticity of the skin layer in the donor area, hair density, contraindications, and the cost of the procedure.
Indications and prohibitions
Prerequisites for the use of the service are:
- mechanical, scarring alopecia;
- patchy alopecia;
- androgenetic alopecia;
- chemical injury, burns;
- negative consequencessurgical operations;
- hereditary predisposition.
The main contraindications include inflammatory processes in the donor area or in the transplant area, disorders of the nervous system, diabetes mellitus, allergic reactions, minority.
Other contraindications for head hair transplantation:
- blood clotting problems;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- chronic diseases, including SARS, flu;
- problems with internal organs.
Doctor's consultation
How does scalp hair transplant work? At the appointment with the transplant surgeon, the patient will be prescribed a trichoscopy.
The specialist determines the donor area, calculates the number of grafts for transplantation. At the next stage, the cost of the cosmetic procedure is calculated and the consultation regarding the operation is carried out.
The effect of the procedure will appear after a couple of years, when the hair follicles grow back, which usually happens no earlier than three months.
In addition to the main stages, the doctor takes into account:
- hair density in he althy areas of the skin where hair does not fall out;
- hair thickness;
- hair color.
Thus, the average number of grafts, given the above criteria, will be as follows:
- for the third degree - 1500-3000;
- for the fourth degree - 1800-4000;
- for the fifth degree - 3500-5500;
- for the sixth degree – 4500-9000;
- for the seventh degree - 6000-10000.
Service cost
Initial examination and consultation are free of charge. A follow-up appointment with a surgeon is also included in the list of free procedures.
You can find out the cost of hair transplantation services on the head after examining a specialist, determining the type and degree of alopecia. The price depends on the degree of invasiveness and the conditions of the procedure, the area of baldness, the chosen method of the procedure, the skill level of the specialists, and the direction of the clinic. For the purpose of hair transplantation on the head in Moscow, it is possible to apply for an installment plan.
Cost of the procedure depending on the country:
- Russia - about 100 rubles per graft;
- Ukraine - from 40 hryvnia per graft;
- Israel - 2700 euros for four thousand grafts;
- Italy - 2.2 euro per graft.
As a rule, all operations requiring more than a thousand grafts are carried out in two stages.
Methods
There are such methods of hair transplantation: surgical or surgical, FUT (strip method), non-surgical - HFE, applied using special equipment, and also combined - FUE.
Hair transplant methods and their description:
- Patchwork (FUT): classic method. A skin flap is taken from the donor area. After separation, the grafts are transferred with tweezers to the incisions, which are made with a scalpel. This method is currently rarely used, as it is characterized by high trauma, poor healing of the skin. Growing hair does not look thick.
- Operational(Strip): the method is similar to the previous one and consists in the fact that small areas of skin with hair, containing up to six grafts, are removed from the back of the head and divided into miniature strips. The method is used if the donor zone is not very dense.
- Seamless (FUE): FUE head hair transplant surgery means that the hair from the back of the head will be removed. At the next stage, they will be implanted into the problem area of the skin. A special machine, a device with a punch, extracts areas of the dermis with follicles up to five millimeters, then the material is cut into grafts, units containing up to five hair follicles, the grafts are inserted into the incisions or punctures using a curved needle. The optimal method for those who need eyebrow transplantation.
- With the non-surgical method, skin damage is almost impossible. In the process, special needles are used, with a diameter of 0.5 to 0.9 millimeters, and with the help of an implanter, the follicle is lowered to the required depth for implantation without incisions and punctures.
Seamless method is allowed to be applied only once. Classic patchwork - about three times.
The advantages of the seamless method are as follows:
- transplanted hair is not prone to falling out, does not show signs of alopecia;
- no discomfort during surgery;
- bulb removal is not associated with skin lesions.
How is hair transplantation done on the head using the BHT method? Operationis a transplantation of hair from certain parts of the body (back, chest) to the scalp, eyebrows, beard. This method is recommended for patients with weak, sparse hair and is considered a donor method.
Beard and eyebrow hair transplant
This cosmetic surgery is minimally invasive, allowing you to restore the growth of eyebrows due to their loss or lack of density. Seven days later, there are no signs of surgery.
When hair is transferred to a beard, its density can be increased, as a result of which the shape of the face is corrected, and scars where hair growth has stopped are hidden. Transplantation of 175 grafts is expected for the indicated zone.
Patients get a beard of the desired shape, without experiencing ailments or discomfort. Minimally invasive instruments are provided for the method. No cuts.
Alopecia Transplant
First degree alopecia requires 500 to 1000 grafts. This amount is enough to restore hair on small areas of the scalp. Insignificant bald patches on the forehead, alopecia of the first degree cause this procedure.
The amount of 1000 to 2000 grafts is needed to restore the hairline corresponding to alopecia of the second degree and with pronounced bald patches on the forehead.
Reviews
According to the reviews, hair transplantation on the head of women is recommended by 82% of patients. The desired density and natural hairline suits mostasking for the help of a specialist. The HFE and FUE methods were especially noted.
Reviews of men about hair transplantation on the head:
- Frequent climate change, flights, lack of vitamins can lead to hair loss, which is difficult to restore to an advanced degree. All sorts of mousses and tonics help to stop the fallout for a while. The solution to the problem "rests" on the cost: patients are worried about the fact that there are clinics that charge fees for examinations, while the problem is already obvious … The main issue of hair restoration is to decide on the choice of clinic.
- Men are advised to visit several clinics and talk to different specialists before the procedure in order to choose the only surgeon who seems experienced enough.
- Also, representatives of the stronger sex claim that the operation is painless, although there is some burning sensation. However, the result is worth it.
- Many men regret that the transplant procedure takes so long. To begin with, anesthesia of the occipital region should be carried out, and then cuts should be made there using a tube. It takes about 6 hours. Over the next hour, incisions are made in the area where the hair is transplanted. Then the follicles are removed from the back of the head and immediately introduced into the wells. At this time, several specialists can work on the patient. Men note that the transplantation of 2500 grafts takes fifteen hours. However, the good news is that breaks are not limited: at any time you can get up, eat, visit the toilet and take a walk, just get distracted. Many men ask for six breaks, including lunch. After the procedure, the doctors bandage the back of the head, clean the forehead and nearby areas. Then a special cap is put on the head to avoid skin irritation immediately after the operation.
- However, not everything is so smooth. Some men admit that they bled at night, which is logical, given the number of punctures in the skin. Bandages should be applied to stop the bleeding. In the first couple of nights, sleeping on the hair transplant area is prohibited. Also, do not touch your hair with your hands. After a while, peace and comfort sets in. Clients rarely use painkillers during the healing process. On the second day swelling disappears. The forehead with transplanted hair may swell noticeably. But this is the norm for 1000 grafts. Edema disappears after five days. All these days there are rarely painful sensations. On the sixth day, the swelling is completely gone. On the seventh day, many men already wash their hair. By this time, the transplanted hairs have already grown by two millimeters. Really appear in public in twelve days.
- Some men report that their transplanted hair looks slightly weakened. Due to the fact that the follicle lacks nourishment, most of the hair that has been transplanted falls out. New and stronger hair begins to grow after three months. The transplanted hair continues to heal, and these areas are highlighted with a red tint. After five days, the skin brightens completely. Many representatives of the strong half are satisfied with the result.
Reviews of women about hair transplant:
- Many girls admit that head hair restoration surgery is very popular. In addition, it returns self-confidence and joy of life. And while some women suffer from an inferiority complex due to hair loss, others use advanced technology to look great.
- Also girls use the procedure for eyebrow transplantation. There are situations when women do not have eyebrows above their eyes at all, which looks extremely unaesthetic. However, thanks to surgery, such ladies regain confidence in themselves and their own charm.
- You can often hear reviews about hair transplantation from those who have had a severe burn. Eyebrows, eyelashes, and even parts of the face can be permanently damaged. In this case, women turn not only to plastic surgeons to eliminate skin flaws, but also to trichologists - to restore hair, as well as eyebrows and eyelashes.
- Many girls complain that their male pattern baldness started after pregnancy. Bald patches have formed. In this case, young mothers also agree to undergo a hair transplant operation and look blooming and beautiful again.
- Many women are concerned about the following question: to prefer hair transplantation in Moscow or abroad. Also, many fear pain during the operation. However, in such cases, the girls who have benefited from hair transplantation declare at the top of their voices: in Russia, you can find a good specialist who will qualitatively and painlessly transplant hair. During the operation, apart fromburning sensations are not observed. A slight itch is present during hair transplantation, however, it passes quickly. Hair begins to grow actively at the end of the second month. Most women are grateful to Russian specialists for their work and efforts.
In general, scalp hair transplantation for men and women provides long-term stable results. But there are a number of cases in which it is possible that after a while the loss of follicles will happen again.
Such situations include the following:
- hormonal disorders;
- injuries;
- burns from chemotherapy, radiation;
- age-related changes in the body.
Negative reviews
If the classic transplant procedure does not bring positive impressions to clients, their feedback on head hair transplantation is negative for the following reasons:
- bright reddening of the skin;
- crusting for a long time;
- headaches;
- prolonged scarring process.
In some cases, when the technology of the procedure is not followed, the doctor's qualifications are insufficient, hygiene requirements are not met, and the patient has contraindications, transplantation of hair follicles on the head is fraught with consequences:
- hematoma;
- infection;
- itching when skin heals;
- remaining scars;
- cysts;
- loss of sensitivity in operated areas;
- bleeding;
- presence of an allergic reaction;
- hair loss.
It follows from this that it is not worth saving on the procedure for implanting hair. It is recommended that you contact a clinic that uses advanced technologies, as well as low-impact techniques.
In closing
The article presented methods of hair transplantation on the head. Real customer reviews about this procedure were also given. In Moscow, you can use hair transplant services in the following clinics:
- Hair&Skin. Address: st. Ostozhenka, house 25. Metro stop "Park Kultury".
- Hair For Ever. Address: st. Shchepkina, house 58 with. 3. Prospekt Mira metro station.
The service is also provided in other clinics of the capital.
