Male Hair Transplant Surgery

Male Hair Transplant

Male hair transplant surgery is a cosmetic procedure designed to address male pattern baldness, a common condition where hair is lost in a specific pattern, typically at the front and top of the scalp.
This non-elective male hair transplant procedure involves relocating hair follicles from a donor site on the body to the recipient site or bald area.
Male pattern baldness usually begins with a receding hairline and thinning at the crown and gradually leads to complete hair loss on the head’s front, top, and crown areas.

Causes of Hair Loss in Men

Below are some factors that can contribute to hair loss:

Genetic predisposition
Hormonal factors, such as dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
Modern lifestyle and stressful life, including depression
Nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin deficiencies
Smoking and drinking
Use of certain cosmetic products or treatments
Environmental factors, such as exposure to hard water or migration
Pre-existing diseases
Scalp conditions like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, sebo-psoriasis, and pediculosis
Autoimmune diseases
Medications
Prolonged use of hats or caps

Consultation

Schedule an initial consultation with a qualified and experienced hair transplant specialist.

Discuss your goals, expectations, and medical history during this consultation.

Male Pattern Baldness Stages

Norwood-Hamilton Scale

“Male Pattern Baldness” is a condition that can be classified into different grades based on the extent and location of hair loss. These grades help doctors determine the appropriate treatment plan for a patient.

These grades help individuals and hair transplant specialists to determine the most suitable treatment for each individual.

Prevalence of Male Pattern Baldness vs Female Pattern Baldness

Male pattern baldness is more common than female pattern baldness, affecting about 50% of men by the age of 50. In comparison, female pattern baldness occurs in about 30% of women over 50.

The Role of Hair Transplants in Male Pattern Baldness is the final and permanent solution

Baldness with Grades 2 and above requires a hair transplant, which is the best solution nowadays.

Hair Transplantation Methods

There are two types of hair transplant methods:

1. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).

FUE is the newest and most advanced hair transplant technique that involves extracting individual hair follicles directly from the donor area and transplanting them to the recipient site.

2. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

FUT is an outdated technique that involves extracting a strip of hair-bearing scalp from the donor area and dissecting it into individual follicular units for transplantation.

The hair transplant procedure typically follows a few key steps:

Consultation

The hair transplant procedure involves several key steps, including a consultation with a hair transplant specialist to evaluate the extent of hair loss, assess the quality of donor area hair, discuss expectations, and provide personalized recommendations.

2. Donor Site Selection

The donor site for a hair transplant is typically located on the back or sides of the scalp, where the hair is genetically resistant to balding caused by DHT. These areas have healthy hair follicles that can be transplanted.

Another donor site is the beard. If the hair on the back of the scalp donor site is insufficient, hair follicles from below the jawline bone area can be extracted for transplant from the beard while maintaining its shape.

Donor area selection is crucial for the results after hair transplant surgery. While hair from other areas such as the chest, armpits, genital area, or legs can be used as donor sites, it is not recommended as the hair from these areas is typically weak and may not provide satisfactory results.

“How to Harvest Donor Hair” can be a topic of interest for those who are considering hair transplantation.

There are two primary techniques for harvesting donor hair follicles:

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).

FUE: The FUE technique is the most advanced hair transplant method for harvesting donor hair in the world. It involves the extraction of individual hair follicles directly from the donor area using a specialized serrated punch-like instrument. This technique leaves small, dot-like scars that are less visible compared to the linear scar left by FUT. FUE is the most efficient and successful method for obtaining donor hair follicles. It is widely recognized and accepted due to its ability to harvest the maximum number of hair follicles without causing any damage, making it a zero-damage hair transplant technique.

2. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is an outdated technique that most doctors avoid nowadays due to the risks involved. This procedure involves surgically removing a strip of scalp tissue containing hair follicles from the donor area, which is then dissected into individual units for transplantation. However, this technique often results in a large scar on the scalp and can cause complications. As a result, other advanced hair transplant techniques are preferred over FUT in contemporary hair transplant surgery.

We use this technique in our clinic with varieties

3. Recipient Site

The area where new hair follicles are implanted is known as the bald area. To prepare the recipient site, small incisions or tiny slits are created using a specially designed sapphire blade in the balding or thinning area of the scalp.

The direction and angle of these holes are very important in order to achieve natural-looking results. The implanted hair grows according to the angle and direction of these incisions.

Creating trans-channel incisions requires surgical skill, expertise, and precision to achieve natural-looking hair growth.

Implantation of Hair Follicles or Hair Grafts

The recipient site has been prepared through a trans-channel incision/slits, and hair follicles have been extracted from the donor area. It is now time to implant these hair follicles into the recipient sites located on the back of the pavilion area, which is also through a trans channel. The extracted hair follicles will be carefully and precisely implanted into the recipient sites.

Different types of manual hair implantation methods

Below are six different methods for implanting hair grafts:

Forceps-Blind Implantation: This method involves implanting hair grafts blindly using forceps.
Double Forceps-No Root Touch Implantation: This method involves using two forceps to implant hair grafts without touching the root.
Needle Implantation: This method involves implanting hair grafts using a normal or Sava needle.
Choi Pen-DHI Implantation: This method involves using a Choi pen to implant hair grafts.
Keep Implant: This is the newest and most advanced guide to safe implantation, which a assurance of hair re-growth and minute pain experience.
Direct Hair Transplantation (DHT): This method involves real-time implantation, with a assurance of hair re-growth and minute pain experience.

Benefits of Hair Transplant Surgery

Natural and Permanent Results

Transplanted hair grows naturally and permanently. It match seamlessly with existing hair, providing a natural-looking hairline and an improved overall appearance.

Increased Self-Confidence

Restoring a fuller head of hair can significantly boost self-esteem and confidence, allowing individuals to feel more comfortable and satisfied with their appearance.

Low Maintenance

It’s important to note that transplanted hair does not require any special maintenance. It can be treated the same as natural hair, including washing, cutting, and styling. Additionally, some medications may be prescribed for maintenance purposes.

Long-term Cost-effectiveness

Hair transplant surgery may require a significant investment at the outset, but it can actually cost-effective option in the long run. Unlike temporary solutions such as wigs, patches, scalp micro pigmentation, or medications, hair transplants offer a permanent solution to hair loss. This means that you won’t need to worry about ongoing or regular expenses associated with other treatments.

“Artistic work done by a hair transplant surgeon is now widely available and easily accessible.”

Risks & Complications

✅ Quick recovery
✅ Minimum pain during surgery
✅ Natural, dense results
✅ A more youthful look will boost your confidence
✅ Optimal for small corrections and more extensive procedures alike

Who is Ideal Candidate for a Hair Transplant

Not everyone is a suitable candidate for hair transplant surgery.
A person may be considered a good candidate for the procedure if they have a baldness grade of 2 or higher.
A person has experienced hair loss for more than 3 years.
A person has stable hair loss.
A person over 20 with sufficient hair on the donor site, good overall health, and realistic expectations can undergo the surgery.

Getting Ready to Do Hair Transplant

Hair transplant surgery is a daycare procedure that does not require much preparation, but there are some important steps to take care of before going for it.

Please follow the instructions below before your surgery:

Stop smoking and alcohol consumption three days before your surgery.
Discontinue any blood-thinning medication for one week before the surgery.
Stop taking all hair growth medicine one to two weeks before your hair transplant.
Avoid taking vitamins and dietary supplements one to two weeks before your procedure.
Use anti-dandruff shampoo and medicine to prepare the donor area two weeks before the surgery.
Do not get a haircut before your hair transplant.
Massage your scalp every day for 30 minutes, one week before the surgery.
On the day of surgery, wash your head with shampoo and do not apply any oil.
Have a light breakfast on the day of surgery.
Take the fitness with a physician for your health by checking blood test reports, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram.

Healing & Recovery Time

Modern hair transplant techniques have significantly improved the recovery process, and you can expect a quick healing period.

After the surgery, you can resume your regular activities within a few days. The donor area heals completely within a week, while the recipient area recovers within 7 to 30 days with complete attachment of new hair grafts.

During the initial days of the hair transplant, you may experience some redness, itching, dryness, crusts, minor swelling, and a feeling of heaviness in your head. However, these symptoms are temporary and will subside soon.

Risks & Complications

As with any surgical procedure, hair transplant surgery carries potential risks and complications. However, hair restoration is a minimally invasive procedure.

Potential risks of the hair transplant method include

❌ Heaviness
❌ Minute Pain, bleeding or swelling
❌ Infection
❌ Follicle damage
❌ Numbness or feeling a tingling sensation
❌ Unnatural looking results
❌ A continuation of hair loss after the treatment

At our center most patients did not get any side effects or very rare as hair transplant surgery performed by a doctor

Realistic Expectations

✅ It’s important to understand that the outcome of a hair transplant procedure may not meet all your expectations.
✅ While it can significantly improve your hair loss, it may not restore your hair to its exact pre-hair loss density or achieve your desired aesthetic in every case.
✅ This is especially true in severe hair loss conditions and poor donor sites, where hair coverage on the scalp is the primary goal.

Male Hair Transplant Surgery