When talking about hair transplantation, we tend to think of growing hair with hair transplanters or hair growth shampoos or other products that are applied directly to the scalp in the form of sprays, lotions, sprays, nourishing creams, hair treatment creams, which All of the above mentioned are all effective, some are ineffective, and there is another way to grow hair. Hair Transplantation Surgery Currently, the tools used for hair transplantation and the technique of the method called Follicular Unit Transplantation Makes the surgery results to be pleasing and beautiful Looks very natural In Thailand, there are surgeons who perform hair transplant surgery. Is a type of surgery, but this type of surgery alone is very rare, not more than 6 people, most of whom come to do hair transplantation, they are foreigners both United States and from Europe Because the cost in Thailand is very cheap and the Thai hair transplant surgeons are world-renowned, recognized by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS - International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery), such as the professor Dr. Dum Kaeng Pathomvanich, which Is a very experienced Thai physician in hair plastic surgery Received the most prestigious award from the group of hair transplant surgeons around the world as the 2010 ISHRS Golden Follicle Award. This prestigious award does not come easily and only 1 hair transplant surgeon per year selects hair transplant surgeons from around the world to see. From the surgical work that has been accepted by patients And fellow doctors together This is just one example which shows that Thai doctors are very talented. And the cost of doing it in Thailand, combined with accommodation, traveling in Thailand, and also receiving plastic surgery and hair restoration. In terms of cost than having hair transplant surgery in my own country
Thai Hair Center has started to pay more attention to hair transplantation surgery because the surgery results are very good. To an age that requires expanding technology to replace the existing method However, the same standard method for treating hair loss problems is still needed. Because not everyone who has hair problems, baldness from congenital hair can solve all the problems with hair transplant surgery, or even those who already have plastic surgery. Some people are unable to stop taking medication. Things to know that the filter for below Those wishing to undergo hair transplantation surgery should study well if they have any questions. They can ask, consult or receive an evaluation from a doctor at the Thai Hair Center.
Hair Transplantation Surgery Can it really be planted? Use real hair or synthetic hair. Hair transplantation surgery is really possible, but not all are able to do this method. Who will be able to grow hair. With surgery, the hair on the occiput or above the ear is large and the volume must be large enough. (In normal people, there will be 50-80 hair roots per square centimeter The more, the better.) Hair growth This method uses only the real hair of the person concerned, not using synthetic hair. Or the hair of others, like other types of organ transplantation After having plastic surgery Hair can grow up real and long, normally with the owner throughout. Really grow hair What is gratifying is people with inherited hair loss from heredity. The hair follicles in the occipital area and above the ear canal are not destroyed by the influence of the hormone DHT. Therefore, when moving the hair follicle cells to grow in the thinning position, the newly formed hair will not come to fall or become smaller.
Does the hair transplant surgery take a long time? Is it dangerous? Most hair transplant surgery will take approximately 4-6 hours depending on the amount of hair follicles that will be transplanted and transplanted. Generally, moving the hair follicle cells 1000-2000 craft takes approximately 4 hours (one craft = one hair root or one hair clump, which on average has 1-4 hair strands). Surgery is not considered It's a big surgery. Equivalent to tooth extraction No general anesthesia is used, only local anesthesia During the hair transplantation, you will be aware all the time but not hurt because of the anesthetic effect. Some may be given a mild sedative. In order to not cause fear or during the process, music will be played so that you will feel seduced and relaxed. In some foreign countries, during the process, someone is playing piano in the operating room. Security is considered very safe. But the beauty of the process and the rate of new hair growth depends on
The skills and experience of hair transplant surgeons
- Medical Assistant Team Both the endoscopy slices prepare the hair roots. And those who bring hair roots to grow under the supervision of surgeons closely
- Tools used to grow hair Must be very good, especially the high power camera used to prepare the craft And tools to penetrate to create new pores (Implanter).
- The area that hair is thin is not too big. If using more than 4000 craftwork, the output will not be good.
- Preparation before hair transplantation should stop hair follicle stimulation drugs, both Minoxidil and Finasteride, for at least 3 months. All drugs related to blood clotting should be stopped for at least 2 weeks, such as aspirin, anti-clotting drugs. Of blood (Anticoagulants), Fish Oil (Lecithin), Garlic tablets, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, or any other type of medication that must be taken beforehand.
- Techniques currently used by surgeons in Thailand FUT - Follicular Unit Transplantation technique is more beautiful after surgery than FUE - Follicular Unit Extraction.
- The arrangement of the haircut and the design of the hair to be planted, which must be considered and discussed first between the surgeon and the person who will grow the hair that you like.
- Postoperative care when returning home Must take good care especially during the first 72 hours after surgery. Must be careful on the occipital wound. And the sores that bring the hair roots to grow The rate of germination or sticking of the craft depends on this period the most.
I heard that after the hair transplant surgery, will there really be hair loss first? Correct. I moved to a new location. Will fall out about 10-14 days after surgery But do not panic Fall out only on the hair The hair follicles in the newly planted position remain and the hair continues to gradually grow out. Will grow more and more during 6-8 weeks after surgery and will grow out continuously On average, assessing whether the new hair follicle in a newly planted position will grow or not. It will have to wait for 6-18 months to confidently tell if the hair transplantation surgery is successful or not. And to re-transplant the hair or add a second supplement, will have to wait at least 6-18 months after the first hair transplant
But there will be another group of patients whose hair loss after hair transplantation surgery does not occur only at the location of new hair growth The position of the surgical wound at the occiput is also frightening. Some people call it "Normal Post-operative Shock Loss", or it is scary to lose after hair transplant surgery but it is normal and temporary. New hair will gradually return about 4 months after surgery. The reason is that there are many factors that encourage normal hair growing in the Growing phase or anagen stage to the Resting Phase or Telogen Stage, such as stress, worry that the hair growth will not come out, eat Some drugs are listed, lacking in vitamins and nutritional deficiencies. Especially in women, high fever after surgery, etc. Hair Loss in the whole head Shock Loss is not common after hair transplant surgery and most of them return to normal by themselves.
How many days after the hair transplant surgery to get back to work?
Postoperative surgery is recommended to rest for 72 hours or 3 days. During this period there may still be gauze covering the wound. At the nape of the neck and on the front of the head that is planted to protect the hair follicles or the carafe from being damaged so it may cause the carrots to fall off After another 1-2 days, the wound will begin to scab. You can go to work normally after 3 days and the wound on the occiput normally has to cut the silk for about 7-10 days (if the outer skin uses silk, does not dissolve the stitches, but most doctors will not use the dissolving threads because the wound will have Stronger) to say it simply If surgery during Monday to Friday You can return to work on the following Tuesday.
