Methods of Hair Transplant

Follicular unit extraction hair transplants are done by taking groups of hair follicles (known as grafts) from a donor area with a special instrument and implanting them at the top of the head.

This operation is  lengthy and may last about 6-9 hours.

The client can be discharged 30 minutes after the transplant and does not need to house rest, although some prefer to.  

Redness, tenderness and swelling may occur but they will ease after about 2 weeks. 

The transplanted hairs begin to grow within the first 4-6 weeks after surgery. 

Significant growth is seen after 6 months of surgery with the full results appearing typically after 12-14 months.  

Follicular Unit transplantation consists of the removal of a long strip of tissue from the donor area.  Then, individual hair follicles from the donor area are removed and harvested before being implanted onto the recipient area.  

The operation can be lengthy and may last from 6-9 hours. 

The client can be discharged 30 minutes after the transplant and does not need to house rest, although some prefer to. 

Redness, tenderness and swelling may occur but they will ease after 2-3 weeks. Scarring from donor area will heal over a couple of weeks. 

The transplanted hairs begin to grow within the first 4-6 weeks after surgery. 

Significant growth is seen after 6 months of surgery with the full results appearing typically after 12-14 months.  

Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy aims to increase natural hair growth and the thickness of the hair shaft through the injection of blood, previously drawn from the patient, into the scalp. 

The procedure is relatively quick and normally takes 60-90 minutes. 

The treatment has minimal pain and most clients are able to successfully complete the treatment without any issues. 

Improvements in hair density and thickness is best seen 4-6 months after the initial treatment. 

4-6 sessions may be required for best results. 

PRP therapy may be used following a hair transplant for best results. 

Autologous stem cell therapy is a simple and effective method that stimulates self-regeneration through the activation of native progenitor cells by Regenera Activia's Autologous Micrografting Technology. In this minimally invasive procedure, the patient is both the donor and the recipient, allowing the process to be completely safe and sterile. 

Thickening of the hair at the site of cell transplantation is visible about 30 days after the procedure.

The patient should not wash their hair before the procedure. 

Heavy exercise, sauna, and the pool should be avoided for the first 7 days following the procedure. 

Autologous stem cell therapy may be used following a hair transplant for best results.