Hair Transplant For Baldness

What Is A Hair Transplant?

A hair transplant is a procedure that replaces an area on the scalp with thinning hair with existing hair. It is a surgery in which hair follicles are transplanted from one part of the head to another part which is facing hair loss. The roots of the procedure can be traced to the USA. Today, however, it is common all over the world. Though doctors in the USA have been performing this surgery for years, the process and methods have changed greatly over the years.
Hair Reconstruction Surgery ad requires an expert surgeon and a specialized Clinic. One who opts for the Transplant should look out for the Best Hair Transplant Clinic.

Types Of Hair Transplant

Types of hair transplant
Hair transplant has 2 types:

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

1. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is a process in which the strip of the scalp is cut out from the back of the head. It is then dissected into individual grafts.

Advantages:

In fewer sitting larger areas of baldness can be covered. It is a time-saving method in the long run.
The resection rate i.e. the grafts which get cut while removing will be lesser. This will provide superior results.

2. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a method which involves taking individual follicles from the back of the head. It is cut one by one with the aid of a tiny specialized machine. It is a time taking and tedious process. However, numbing injections are given and it is a painless process.

Advantages:

There are no cuts or stitches as it does not involve taking an entire scalp from the back of the head.
The healing time is comparatively lesser and quicker.
There is no linear scar on the scalp of the patient

Who Should Opt For The FUT Method?

This is particularly for patients who are suffering from a large area of baldness. It is also suitable for patients who would like to cover a large area of baldness in a single sitting. It is apt for those who would not mind stitches, cuts and long recovery periods.

Who Should Opt For The FUE Method?

This is perfect for patients who are facing smaller areas of baldness and want to sport shorter hairstyles. The FUE method is suitable for patients who do not want cuts and stitches on the scalp. Patients who cannot afford who spend a long time on the healing process are also the right ones for the FUE method

Why Kaayakalp?

Headed by Dr.V.S. Rathore, Kaayakalp is the best hair transplant clinic in Kolkata. It is well equipped with the newest technologies and machines. Hair reconstruction surgery at Kaayakalp is done by one of the best hair transplant surgeons in Kolkata. At Kaayakalp, hair transplant is done with absolute precision and expertise. The hair can even be straightened, permed, dyed or curled. Kaayakalp has a fully equipped hair transplant unit which will provide all the information and details on the actual process of hair transplant.

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FAQs

What is a hair transplant?

A hair transplant is a surgical procedure which involves taking the hair follicular unit from the back and side of the head ("donor area") and planting them to the areas undergoing hair loss or thinning. A follicular unit consists of one, two or three hair strands along with their hair root (follicle). Each follicular unit or graft is cut out individually under the microscope/ magnification and transplanted into the minute incisions made by needles at the affected area. This latest technique is also known as the follicular unit micro-grafting.

How long does a hair transplant procedure take?

Depending on the degree of baldness a session may require a grafting of about 700 to 3,000 hair follicular units which takes about 6 hours to 10 hours of surgery on an outpatient basis. Most patients will arrive in the morning and will have their procedure completed by evening. View a step by step overview of a typical hair transplant procedure.

What can be done if I had a less than satisfactory or disappointing hair transplant results?

Some of the patients may not get the expected results, this is because each individual react differently to tissue injury and has different levels of capacity to heal, allowing the hair follicular unit to grow normally. If you have had an unsatisfactory hair transplant you can have a revision hair transplant.

Will my hair transplant look completely natural?

A hair transplant when done rightly can look so completely natural that even your hair stylist will not know that you've had it done. It's important to choose the right procedure and the clinic which assures you a complete natural look. The hair transplant procedure that we recommend is called "Follicular Unit Transplant" (FUT).

Are the results permanent?

Yes, since the hair follicles transplanted to the balding areas are genetically resistant to baldness, they are as permanent as your normal hair although you may see some hair fall and regrowth which is totally a normal occurrence as we all experience in our daily life. They will also grey with aging.

When will my newly transplanted hair start to grow?

It grows within a few weeks depending upon the growth cycle of the transplanted follicle, at the normal growth rate of 1 - 2 mm/day. Within 3 - 6 months al the transplanted hair follicles will start to grow.

Will people know I had a hair transplant?

Immediately following surgery the recipient area is typically pink with scabs forming around the micro incisions. During the first few days it will be noticeable, these hundreds of tiny incisions will heal rapidly within 7 to 10 days and most patients are comfortable being in public without wearing a hat in few days.

What does a hair transplant cost?

Today most clinics charge an average of Rs.50/- to Rs.80/- per hair follicular unit, so the total possible expenses actually depend on the degree of baldness; you can have an estimate only after consultation. Some clinics may charge you by the session (sittings) and multiple sittings may be required until you are satisfied with the thickness of the hair growth.

Does the hair transplant procedure hurt?

Most patients are pleasantly surprised by the minimal pain and discomfort after the local anesthesia in the donor and recipient areas. Following surgery patients will feel some amount of discomfort, numbness and soreness which require oral medication.