Hair transplantation has become a popular procedure for men and women in recent times. Although hair thinning is natural with aging, people opt for this procedure when there is limited or no hair growth due to genetic reasons, trauma to the scalp, cosmetic reasons, or medical conditions. Although hair transplantation doesn’t stop future hair loss, it helps restore growth in the scalp efficientaly, but follow-up transplants might be necessary for lasting results.

But before making a permanent decision, it is better to know all about the types of hair transplants and their side effects. Read on!

Hair Transplantation – How It Works And Types:

Hair thinning and balding are common issues for about 46 percent of men between the ages of 21 to 31 in India. Hair transplantation is done where the balding areas are grafted with hair taken, usually thicker parts of the scalp and sometimes from other parts of the body.

The doctor will recommend either of the following procedures depending on your hair growth pattern, your hair loss history, and the extent of your hair loss. The doctor will choose the best technique suited for you after evaluating the risks, your physical health, and your medical history.

Here are the two transplant methods that are generals used by surgeons:

• Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

Follicular Unit Extraction is a technique where a needle is used to make tiny incisions throughout the scalp, and individual hair follicles are grafted (1). This process places several hundred thousand follicles on the scalp with precision which takes an astounding amount of skin and is time-consuming.

Depending upon the number of follicles extracted and grafted, this type of hair transplant generally takes four to five hours. It might take multiple sessions to transplant hair in this way, depending on the client’s requirement.