What will the hair look like in the first few months?

It is important to know that during the first 3 months after the hair transplant, the transplanted hair may fall out. However, the follicular units from which the hair grows are still alive: within 6 months they will start producing new hair. This is a normal process and the specialist will explain it to you when informing you of everything you need to know about your hair transplant.

How many follicles are implanted in hair transplantation?

Usually, a maximum of 6000 Follicular Units (FU's) can be implanted in a single session, depending on the patient's needs. But not all patients need that amount of follicular units. Other patients do not have that amount in the donor area without their extraction leaving the area visibly depopulated. If a second procedure is necessary (provided there is sufficient donor area), it should be performed within a period of no less than 6 months.

How many follicular units are needed to make a good hair graft?

The number of Follicular Units (FU's) needed for a transplant depends on the surface area affected by alopecia and the extraction capacity of the donor area. When making the diagnosis, your specialist will assess how many follicular units will be needed to cover your baldness with good results and if your donor area allows for the extraction of that amount of follicular units without being depopulated at the same time.

How long does it take to see the final result of the transplant?

After eight to twelve months, the patient will be able to see the definitive results of the transplant. In many cases, very noticeable results can already be seen after six months.

Is the result permanent or can hair fall out?

Under normal conditions, transplanted hair does not fall out.

What is the success rate of the hair transplant procedure?

Unlike other transplants that use organs or tissues from another human being, the follicles we graft in hair transplantation are not rejected because the body recognises them as its own. However, the success rate depends, among other things, on the capacity and expertise of the medical team and the aftercare. For example, smoking can negatively influence the success of transplantation.

Do I have to stop working after the hair transplant?

For medical reasons there is no reason to stop working. However, if necessary, your hair transplant can be planned for a weekend.

Are there alternatives for people who cannot or should not be transplanted?

Yes, but a medical specialist should be consulted when choosing the most appropriate one for each patient. There are many treatments currently available on the market (vitamins, lotions, shampoos, etc.), but the vast majority have doubtful or no scientific evidence of their effects. However, we do have some treatments with proven medical results such as Finasteride, Dutasteride or Minoxidil.

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What will the hair look like in the first few months?
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How many follicular units are needed to make a good hair graft?
How long does it take to see the final result of the transplant?
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What is the success rate of the hair transplant procedure?
Do I have to stop working after the hair transplant?
Are there alternatives for people who cannot or should not be transplanted?

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

Calle Sierra de Aralar 21, bajo,
20014 Donostia – San Sebastián
Spain.

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