HAIR TRANSPLANT -

What is hair transplantation?

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that involves moving hair follicles from one part of the head to another where the hair is thinning or receding.

The part of the head from where hair follicles are taken is called the donor site and is mostly located on the sides and behind the head where the growth is usually stable. Hair in this region is the most resistant to hair loss, so it can grow back after being extracted.

The recipient site of a hair transplant is the region of the balding area that receives the hair follicle.

Because the donor and the recipient are the same people, there is no risk of rejection.

Reasons for Hair Loss

  • Stress
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Improper hair care routine
  • Aging
  • Hereditary problems
  • Dust or pollution
  • Lack of nutritional diiet

There are two techniques used to obtain the follicles:

  • Follicular unit transplantation (FUT): It is a hair transplantation technique that involves harvesting a thin strip of healthy hair-bearing skin and transplanting it to an area of hair loss.
  • Follicular unit extraction (FUE): This technique involves taking individual hair follicles from the donor area using a micro punch tool and implanting them in the receiver area.

What to Avoid after Hair Transplantation:

  • 1. Scrubbing head or taking shower: You are advised not to touch, scrub, or shower to avoid any form of pressure on the newly implanted shaft to avoid damage.
  • 2. Faulty sleeping positions: Sleeping on your back and upright” is preferred and mostly advised sleeping position. Do not sleep face down as this might damage your transplantation.
  • 3. Lifting heavy objects: Vigorous physical activity should be avoided for at least one week after surgery, do not bend or engage in lifting at least for 48 hours or as advised by professionals to avoid bleeding or swelling.
  • 4. Skipping your follow-ups: Regular follow-ups with your doctors are very important to track hair growth, skipping appointments may delay the result.
  • 5. Dying your hair: Hair dye contains harmful chemicals such as bleaching agents or peroxides. Unusual chemicals in the dye may increase swelling and destroy the implanted hair shaft.
  • 6. Not keeping yourself hydrated: After a transplant procedure, not drinking enough water results in improper nutrition transport to hair follicles embedded within the shaft.
  • 7. Alcohol consumption: Consuming alcohol right after the hair transplant surgery could significantly tarnish the effect of the surgery, especially for the FUE hair transplant technique. Consuming alcohol right after the procedure decreases the survival chances of new hair follicles and complicates the recovery process to some extent.

PRP -

Hair Fall Treatment:

Losing hair is natural. Between 50 and 100 hairs can fall out per day, frequently undetected. Even though hair loss is typically nothing to be concerned about, it can occasionally be a symptom of a medical condition. Male and female pattern baldness are two examples of hair loss that is permanent. This kind of hair loss frequently runs in families.

Some other types of hair loss could be reversible. They may be brought on by:

  • An illness
  • Stress
  • Cancer Therapy
  • Weight Loss
  • Iron Defiency

Following Are The Hair Fall Treatments:

  1. PRP

  2. HFT

What is PRP?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment used to accelerate healing in various areas of the body

It consists of two components:

  1. Platelets - growth factors.
  2. Plasma/serum - essential nutrients.

Platelets promote cell growth and regeneration. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) suggests platelets are generally about five times more concentrated in PRP than in regular blood. This concentration of platelets is useful because platelets secrete growth factors that assist in wound healing and tissue regrowth.

What is Hair PRP?

When it comes to hair PRP, the platelets rich in growth hormones along with the micronutrients are injected deep into the scalp to reach the bottom of the hair follicle, which stimulates a specialized population of cells named dermal papilla cells, which play a critical role in activating sleeping hair follicles and new hair growth.

Hair PRP Procedure:

Blood is collected in a tube from the patient's arm and put into a centrifuge machine (a machine that spins rapidly to separate fluids of different densities)

After about 15 minutes in the centrifuge, your blood will get separated into three layers:

  • Platelet-poor plasma
  • Platelet-rich plasma
  • Red Blood Cells

The platelet-rich plasma is drawn up into a syringe and then injected into different areas of the scalp, which needs an increase in hair growth.

Benefits Of PRP Hair Fall Treatment:

  1. Vascularity & nourishment increase in the scalp.
  2. All Hair follicles are stimulated, so the hair grows normally.
  3. Sleeping/ degenerated/ inactive hair follicles will be activated.
  4. Thickness and density of the hair improve.

What is HFT?

HFT is nothing but high-frequency hair treatment.

In recent times, high-frequency hair treatment used for hair fall treatment and dandruff by stimulating hair follicles with UV and high-frequency rays. The treatment increases blood flow to the hair follicles, attracting nutrients to the roots and promoting hair growth.

The Procedure and Duration of High-Frequency Hair Treatment:

  1. 5-6 sections of hair are separated.
  2. For 2-3 minutes, the comb is used on the affected area.
  3. This is followed by a 20-25 minute hair massage.
  4. From the roots to the tips, a conditioning mask is applied.
  5. After steaming the hair for 10 minutes, the professional expose it to UV bulb rays for another 7-8 minutes.
  6. It takes about 50 minutes to complete this high-frequency hair treatment. Multiple sessions may be required for the best results.

Advantages of Using High-Frequency Hair Treatment:

  1. Prevents dandruff and itchy scalp
  2. Reduces hair thinning
  3. Encourages relaxation

Hair fall treatment products:

  1. Multivitamin tablets: Multivitamins are good options to correct nutritional deficiencies.
  2. The 5 best vitamins for hair loss prevention are:

    • Biotin
    • Iron
    • Vitamin C
    • Vitami D
  3. Minoxidil: Minoxidil is a commonly prescribed medication for hair loss treatment. It Promotes hair growth, strengthens hair strands, and stimulates the hair follicle.
  4. Hair Serum: Anti-hair fall serums stimulate hair growth, which not only combats hair loss but also improves blood circulation and hair thickness and density.