After Hair Transplant: Natural and Healthy Hair – Photo: Disclosure/CCPHair loss, called androgenetic alopecia or baldness, occurs by genetic determination and is relatively common in the population. Men and women can be affected by this problem, although it is more common in men. This can start as early as adolescence, but will only become more apparent in your 40s or 50s.
The procedures are based on hair growth stimulants, as well as stopping the process of hair loss and partially restoring lost hair. “In addition to topical, oral and laser treatments to help manage these irritants, we have a definite alternative such as hair transplantation, mainly using the FUE technique,” says Joinville, dr. Tatiana Reinhardt.
Explains Dr. Tatiana that hair transplantation is a minimally invasive operation, the purpose of which is to implant hair follicles (structures located in the skin and from which hair or hair is born) in an area where there is no hair or where there is a lower density (top of the scalp).
“The follicles are taken from areas where there is hair, usually at the back of the head and on the sides of the scalp. In other words, hair transplantation is an operation that allows you to transplant hair from an area not predisposed to baldness or hair loss to an area affected by hair loss, and aims to long-term restoration of natural hair growth, ”explains the professional. .
Modern techniques improve results
Generally speaking, when follicles are transferred by hair transplantation, hair grows back in the recipient area. Modern methods have greatly improved the efficiency and results of hair transplantation.
“It is possible to perform a hair transplant quickly and naturally without a line scar. The FUE (follicular unit extraction) hair transplantation technique is one of the most sought-after techniques for the treatment of baldness today, ”says the doctor. Tatyana.
This procedure is increasingly in demand among those who want to reverse baldness. It’s simple, the patient is discharged on the same day and can even return to professional activities the next day. You can even wear shaved or very short hair without showing any marks. The postoperative period is easier compared to other methods, as it is minimally invasive.
What is the FUE technique?
Illustration – Photo: Disclosure/CCPExplains Dr. Tatiana Reinhardt, who in Portuguese the term FUE (follicular unit extraction) means follicular unit extraction and is a method of obtaining hair from the donor area for hair transplantation, removing hair by hair without the need for an incision, which leaves no traces. linear scar, characteristic of other procedures.
The procedure consists of several steps. First, tiny incisions are made in the donor area to extract the follicle. In the second step, the hair follicle is removed from the donor area. After that, the team separates and selects the hair follicles, and then styles the strands according to the patient’s natural hair shape.
“First, the surgeon removes the follicular units, separating them individually. Unlike other techniques, FUE hair transplantation requires more practice from the surgeon, as all follicles must be transplanted intact, which guarantees the full growth of the transplanted hair, ”the doctor notes.
All about hair transplant
Illustration – Photo: Disclosure/CCPThe Saúde Reinhardt clinic in Joinville specializes in the treatment and transplantation of hair for men and women, using the most advanced equipment on the market, a qualified medical team with many years of experience in the field of trichology and hair restoration.
The clinic offers personalized treatments for the prevention of hair aging, the treatment and control of alopecia. The FUE technique is the most advanced on the market, hair grows back normally and with natural results through the use of micro-rotors and micro-incisions with special devices using local anesthesia.
Patient satisfaction is visible six to twelve months after hair transplantation. Local anesthesia, return to normal activities occurs the next day. In men, it is possible to extract follicles from other parts of the body, beard or chest.
Other types of transplants performed by the clinic
beard transplant
A beard transplant is ideal for those who want to eliminate small beard blemishes or simply want a fuller beard. As with hair transplants, strands are usually taken from the back of the head, and strands from the beard itself are also used. It is possible to transplant the entire face area: beards, goatees, sideburns and mustaches.
hair transplant for women
Hair transplantation in women can be performed to treat baldness, as well as to reduce the size of the forehead by reducing the hairline. Like hair, eyebrow strands can gradually fall out due to several factors. The reconstruction is carried out using the patient’s own hair, which allows you to get a supernatural result.
Care in the reception area
The recipient zone is the place where the follicles were transplanted. After the transplant, there may be a slight swelling on the forehead due to the application of a local anesthetic. It is recommended to remain tilted and massage from the middle of the forehead to the sides, as this facilitates the outflow of fluid. After a week of the procedure, the sensitivity begins to disappear (usually lasts 10-15 days). From the second week, all scabs and skin disappear, leaving only a slight redness (which can last from 20 to 30 days).
Starting from the third week, the transplanted follicles may begin to fall out. This is fine! In the 3rd month, the transplanted hair first starts growing as fine hair and then becomes stronger. The hair healing process can last from six to 12 months, the results are visibly maintained and considered permanent.
Care in the donor area
The donor area is the place where the follicles were taken from. For the first few days, you may experience mild discomfort, burning, and tenderness. In the first week after the transplant, you may feel some itching as the area heals. The doctor will prescribe medication to relieve this discomfort. After the second week, the donor area will be completely healed and there will be no marks left.
Care in the first days after transplantation
- 1st to 3rd day: Keep your head as tilted as possible (the first two days) so that the liquid drains from the swelling, and does not fall into the eye area;
- Day 2: Use the prescribed shampoo to wash the donor area as directed by the medical team;
- Day 3: You can wash your entire head using the specified shampoo and following the recommendations. Care must be taken not to rub the area of follicle implantation;
- Day 4: Spray saline to clean the receiving area (where the wires were implanted).
post-transplant care
- Do not beat or rub your head;
- Wide hat after three days;
- Helmet after 15 days;
- Three months without sun.
post-sport care
- Night walk/jog after 7 days;
- Bodybuilding after 15 days;
- Contact sports and martial arts after 21 days;
- Swimming, sauna, swimming pool, swimming in the sea only after 21 days due to an increase in blood pressure, which can lead to the expulsion of the follicle;
- Avoid cigarettes, coffee, alcoholic beverages for 15 days.
How are things weeks later?
Illustration – Photo: Disclosure/CCPFrom the 3rd to the 6th week, the implanted hair falls out, but this is part of the hair’s life cycle. The root is still alive and will grow normally, thicker, stronger and more vigorous. It is also normal for the skin in the transplant area to become pink and scaly. This clinical process varies from month to month with complete disappearance after three months, depending on skin type. After 3 months, the implanted hair begins to grow normally. After 6-12 months, we already see a result very similar to the final one. It is very important to follow the instructions of the medical team for care and treatment.
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About the professional
Dr. Tatyana Reinhardt, a doctor who has been treating hair loss and baldness for over 13 years. Photo: Disclosure/CCPDr. Tatjana Reinhardt – CRM 13757/ SC
Postgraduate Doctor in Clinical and Surgical Dermatology – Minas Gerais Faculty of Health Sciences – ISMD – Hair Transplant Surgeon – Advanced Medical Trichology – Member of the Brazilian Melanoma Group – Member of ABD – Brazilian Academy of Dermatology.
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