What is a hair transplant?

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure. It consists of removing hair from some areas of the body (donor area) to transplant it in other areas where it has been lost (recipient area). It is a highly complex aesthetic procedure to achieve natural results. It also requires a good diagnosis to decide whether it is the best treatment for the patient, depending on a number of factors.

What post-transplant care should I take?

In the days following the procedure, in order to ensure the best post-operative care for your hair transplant, you should observe these guidelines: Eat normally and take the medication that will be given to you by the doctor after the hair transplant. Follow our doctors' instructions exactly when taking these medicines. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages for 48 hours after the procedure. You will have to wait 5 to 10 days for sun exposure, according to the doctor's instructions. After that time, you can wear a cap (preferably with UVA protection). Sleep at an angle of 30 to 45 degrees, lying on your back with a pillow under your head. Sleep on your back for the first three days. The first four days after the hair transplant you should rest relatively. Avoid strenuous physical exertion for the first two weeks. If you notice that a grafted stitch bleeds during the first 24 hours, simply compress the stitch with gauze until the oozing stops. You will be able to resume your normal hair care routine two weeks after the hair transplant. Minoxidil can be reapplied 10 days after the hair transplant. The hair dye can be reapplied one month after the hair graft. Clippers should wait up to 2 months after the operation.

How do I prepare for hair transplantation?

Basic recommendations for preparation before your hair transplant procedure would include: Continue with any treatment prescribed by another doctor that the patient may be taking (medication for blood pressure, heart, cholesterol, etc.) and inform the doctor responsible for the hair transplant. It should also mention herbal and naturopathic compounds. Inform the transplant specialist of any medical conditions you have, especially those related to clotting, scarring, heart disease, infections or allergies to any medications. In the days prior to the hair transplant, you should not take aspirin or NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.). Paracetamol can be substituted, but if in doubt, please consult our doctors. If you use topical Minoxidil, you should not use it for 10 days before your scheduled transplant date. You should not drink alcohol in the 48 hours prior to the hair transplant. Try to get plenty of sleep the night before. On the day of the procedure, you should wash your hair thoroughly with your usual shampoo. Do not use hair styling products (hair gel, hairspray, gels or mousses). Go to the hair implant wearing a button-down shirt. On the day of the hair transplant, avoid coffee and tea for breakfast. And if you come to the consultation while driving, please notify our medical staff.

Is it necessary to prepare the hair in any way before the implant?

No special hair care is required prior to hair transplantation other than washing the hair and following the general recommendations of your specialist.

Can hair be transplanted from another person?

It is not possible. If hair follicles were transplanted from other people, we would reject them almost immediately.

Where is the hair for transplantation taken from?

Hair for a hair transplant is almost always taken from the back of the head, an area where hair does not fall out. As a second (rare) option, it can be removed from any other part of the body.

What is the difference between the FUE and FUSS technique?

The implantation of the hair in the recipient area is the same in both techniques. The fundamental difference is in the way the hairs are removed from the donor site: in the FUSS technique, the procedure requires cutting a strip of skin with hairs from the donor site, which leaves a linear scar. In contrast, with the FUE technique, the hair follicles (groups of hairs) are carefully removed one by one.

How long does a hair transplant take?

Hair grafting is a surgical procedure that takes between 4 and 8 hours to perform, depending on the amount of hair to be implanted in the session.

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Medical centre specialising in hair transplants. Health authorisation number RPS 13/21

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