What are the options for a hair transplant?
August 14, 2022 | 60,00 EUR | answered by Eva Koch
Dear doctor,
My name is Marcus Ziegler and I am contacting you because I have been suffering from hair loss for a while now and I am starting to worry about my appearance. I am 35 years old and my hair is getting thinner, especially in the area of my forehead and crown. This makes me increasingly uncomfortable and insecure, and I would like to do something about it.
I have already tried various products, such as hair growth treatments and shampoos, but unfortunately they have not had the desired effect. My general practitioner has advised me to consider a hair transplant to fill in my hair and boost my self-confidence.
However, I have little knowledge about how a hair transplant works and what options are available. That's why I am reaching out to you to learn more about it. What are the different methods of hair transplantation and which would be most suitable for my case? Are there any risks and side effects that I should be aware of? How long does the healing process take and when can I expect to see visible results?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with more information on this topic and show me possible solutions. Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Marcus Ziegler
Dear Mr. Ziegler,
Thank you for your message and your trust in my expertise as a surgeon. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing hair loss and feeling insecure and uncomfortable as a result. It is understandable that you are seeking solutions to boost your confidence and improve your appearance.
A hair transplant is an effective method to fill in thinning hair and restore full hair growth. There are different methods that can be used in a hair transplant, including FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction).
In the FUT method, a strip of skin with hair follicles is removed from the donor area and divided into smaller groups of follicles, which are then transplanted into the recipient area. This method leaves a linear scar in the donor area, but it is usually covered by surrounding hair.
On the other hand, the FUE method involves extracting individual hair follicles from the donor area without removing a strip of skin. These follicles are then transplanted individually into the recipient area. This method leaves smaller dot-like scars that are less visible than those from the FUT method.
In your case, since you are mainly experiencing hair loss in the forehead and crown area, the FUE method would probably be most suitable as it allows for precise placement of hair follicles and leaves less visible scars.
It is important to note that with any surgical treatment, there can be risks and side effects, including infections, swelling, bruising, and scarring. Therefore, it is important to have a thorough consultation with your surgeon before the operation and address all your questions and concerns.
The healing process after a hair transplant varies depending on individual recovery ability, but it usually takes a few weeks. The visible results are not immediate after the operation, as the transplanted hairs will initially fall out before starting to grow back after a few months.
I hope this information helps you in your decision-making process and I am available to answer any further questions you may have. Thank you again for your message and best wishes for your treatment.
Sincerely,
Eva Koch
