Hair loss is always an embarrassing situation not only for women, but also for men. It may cause loss of confidence, self-esteem and premature aging appearance. There are several treatment options for this problem. If the medication does not work, then surgical options are recommended. Hair transplant is one of the most reliable methods for surgical hair loss treatment. It features removal of small strips of hair from the donor area and inserting into slits created in the areas of baldness.

Before undergoing the procedure, the surgeon asks you about your personal health, lifestyle, past medical conditions and surgeries and fitness. The quality of your hair is assessed. Medical tests may be recommended for accurate diagnosis.

The procedure of hair transplant is done under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. Prior to procedure, antibacterial chemicals are applied on the scalp. During the procedure, a strip of hair from the area of scalp where there is continuous hair growth is removed. Generally, its size is about 1-1.5 x 15-30 cm. The surgeon removes excess fatty tissues without causing any damage to the follicular cells. Binocular microscopes are used for this procedure. The sites for receiving the grafts are punctured and placed in predetermined pattern with the help of fine needle. To achieve good density, 50 grafts placed per square centimeter are recommended. This procedure involves transplantation of about 1500-2000 hair follicles and takes about 4 hours. This procedure may require multiple sessions for treatment.

You need to take some care following the procedure of hair transplant. The grafted area should be kept protected. You should avoid the exposure of operated area to sun light. Don’t use the shampoo for some days after the procedure.