What is the cause of hair loss?

• The most well-known cause of androgenetic alopecia (or pattern baldness) is largely hereditary and is caused by the presence of a male hormone called dihydrotestosterone.

which technique do doctors use?

• Hair transplantation is performed using the patient’s own hair and removing donor hair from the back of the patient’s head (where it is genetically programmed for permanent growth).
• Hair grows in follicular units consisting of 1 to 5 hairs per unit. Small grafts that are 3 to 5 hairs each They are used to fill areas with thin or hairless hair. Micro grafts, each 1-2 strands of hair are used along the hairline to give the graft the most natural look possible.
• We use both FUT and FIT (FUE) hair transplant methods, which will be discussed in your consultation session.

How long does this procedure take?

• The actual process may take 6 to 10 hours per day over 1 to 3 days.It depends on what needs to be done and how well the person follows the pre-op instructions.

Is it painful?

• Some patients have only some discomfort associated with the anesthetic injection.

Do I need more than one method?

• It depends on the amount of hair loss and the number of grafts. It takes about 4-6 months to see new growth, but up to a year to see final results.

Won’t my new hair fall out like my old hair?

• No, The hair on the back of the head is resistant to the effects of dihydrotestosterone. They retain their original properties and growth pattern.

Is this the best alternative?

• Hair transplant is the only permanent solution to hair loss.

When can I go back to work after the operation?

• If your job is not physically demanding, you can return to work 24 hours after the operation. You should avoid heavy exercise, heavy lifting, or bending for seven days after surgery. If your work is physically demanding, you should plan for 1 week off.