Heart Transplant

Hair transplants are mainly used to treat:

• Male-pattern baldness

• Female-pattern hair loss

• Receding hairlines

• Thinning crown or vertex area

• Hair loss due to injury, burns, or surgery

The most popular hair transplant method today is FUE (short for Follicular Unit Extraction). Here’s how it works:

• Harvesting: Individual hair follicles are gently removed from the donor area—usually the back of the scalp or the beard.

• Implantation: These follicles are then implanted one by one into the bald areas (usually the front and sides of the scalp).

• Healing: Over the next few weeks and months, the transplanted roots begin to grow new, natural hair.

This technique leaves only tiny scars, which are usually not visible. When done by an experienced surgeon using good technology, the results look completely natural.

The procedure typically takes 4 to 6 hours, depending on how many hair follicles are being transplanted. You can go home the same day.

Before the surgery, your doctor will:

• Review your medical history

• Check your hair loss pattern

• Discuss your goals and expectations

• Take photographs for comparison

• Ask you to stop certain medications or smoking if necessary

You may be asked to wash your hair thoroughly on the day of surgery and avoid caffeine or alcohol 24 hours before.

Hair transplant is a fairly safe procedure when done in a sterile environment by trained professionals. However, like all surgeries, it can have some minor side effects:

• Swelling around the eyes and forehead (usually for 2–3 days)

• Mild pain or discomfort

• Redness and scabbing on the scalp

• Temporary hair shedding (normal and temporary)

• For the first 2 days, it’s best to stay indoors and avoid touching the scalp.

• Wear a surgical cap for the first few days to protect the treated area.

• You can resume work from home the next day.

• Office work can usually be resumed in 2–3 days with a loose cap.

• Avoid strenuous exercise, swimming, or sun exposure for at least 10 days.

• New hair begins to grow in 3–4 months, with full results visible by 9–12 months.

• You may need one or two sessions, depending on the bald area and your desired density.

  • A single session of about 2000 follicles can cover the front and sides.

  • A second session may be done later for the crown or thicker density.

• To maintain results and prevent future hair loss, doctors often recommend:

• Topical Minoxidil (once daily): Encourages hair growth and slows hair fall.

• Tablet Finasteride (1 mg daily): Helps reduce hormone-related hair loss. It’s generally safe and has minimal side effects.

• These medications can be continued long-term as advised by your doctor.

• If done properly, a hair transplant gives long-lasting results.

• However, some patients may continue to lose their non-transplanted hair. This is why continued use of Minoxidil and Finasteride is important.

• If needed, a second session can be performed safely.

• In rare cases where transplanted hair does not grow well, your doctor may reassess your scalp health, the technique used, or suggest alternative treatments.