Hair Transplant

Hair Transplant

If you are wondering what is the hair transplant process? How is hair transplantation done? What will happen after this process is completed? And how much does the hair transplant process cost? If you are looking for one of these questions, continue reading this article with us. You will find satisfactory answers to these questions, and other questions related to this topic.
What is the hair transplant process?
Hair transplantation is a cosmetic surgery that some people resort to in order to appear with attractive and beautiful hair, and this process is done under the influence of local anesthesia, and the doctor implants natural hair follicles or artificial hair follicles.
Hair transplant steps
There are two methods of hair transplantation, and the doctor chooses one of the methods, according to the client’s condition, which is hair transplantation by strip (FUSS) or hair transplantation by extraction (FUE).
  • The first and most important step is the stage of detection and diagnosis of the patient’s condition, finding out the cause of hair loss, and whether there is a suspicion that the client has alopecia areata.
  • The doctor cleans the scalp well, and applies anesthetic to the back of the head.
  • Then the doctor removes a strip of skin 6 to 10 inches long from the donor area, often the (back of the head) area, sets it aside, sews up the scalp, and seals it, and this area is very quickly hidden by the surrounding hair.
  • The medical team then divides the removed scalp strip into sections ranging from 500 to 2000 small grafts, each with an individual hair or just a few hairs. 
  • The doctor will choose the best of these grafts to be implanted in the receiving area. 
Depending on the size of the transplant, the number of hours of the operation, the operation can take from 4 to 8 hours, you may need another procedure later if hair loss continues or you decide that you want thicker hair.
What is after hair transplant surgery?
After surgery, the scalp may be very sensitive, and you may need to take pain relievers for several days. After surgery, the scalp may be very sensitive, and you may need to take pain relievers for several days.
  • Dr. Amira Al-Nadi recommends wearing bandages on the scalp for at least one or two days.
  • The doctor may prescribe an antibiotic or an anti-inflammatory drug. 
  • Most people are able to return to work two to five days after the operation.
Within two to three weeks after surgery, the transplanted hair will fall out, but you should start noticing new hair growth within a few months. Most people see 60% of new hair growth after 6 or 9 months. 
How much does a hair transplant cost?
Hair transplantation is a cosmetic service that some people resort to; Therefore, many wonder about the prices of the hair transplant process, and the cost of hair transplantation depends on several factors, and the most important of these factors are:
  • It largely depends on the amount of hair needed.
  • According to the technique used in hair transplantation
  • Experience and competence of the attending physician.
  • According to the number of areas to be treated.
  • In most cases, the FUE technique is relatively more expensive than the FUSS hair transplant technique.
If you want to inquire more about the hair transplant process, you should contact Dr. Amira El-Nadi clinic to find out more details, and the appropriate steps for your case, and you will be answered as soon as possible.

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