Is the procedure painful?
Like any other surgical procedure, patients are administered local anaesthetics and other medications before the procedure which eliminate any potential discomfort. We also supply patients with medication to use after the procedure, if and when needed.
For how long does transplanted hair last?
Virtually all transplanted hair lasts a lifetime. Hair that would be lost anyway from the donor area will behave the same when transplanted in the recipient area. So in some cases, a small percentage of this transplanted hair may be lost as the patient ages. This is a natural phenomenon and does not have to do with a weakness in the method, but is a natural phenomenon of aging
Will I need more than one procedure to restore my hair?
The number of procedures necessary to achieve a personal goal varies from person to person and the individual degree of hair loss. For higher stages of hair loss a second procedure may be a good option. The first procedure will be performed in such a way that the patient could decide not to proceed with a second procedure and still have natural results. The possibility of one or more procedures will be discussed during the surgical consultation which is of course, free of charge.
Does transplantation leave scarring?
Whenever skin is cut it heals by a process called "fibrosis" and there is always some residual scarring, the issue is how visible will the scarring be. The use of appropriate techniques of suturing – in layers and trycophitic - results in undetectable scars. For people who want to shave their head the FUE Technique is more advisable as it leaves no visible scarring even in the donor area.
Will it look natural?
Yes, your transplanted hair will look completely natural, Dr Cotrufo our hair transplant specialist and his surgical team pride themselves on delivering a natural looking hairline.
Is it true that....?
There are many myths abound regarding this topic; hair loss is NOT caused by poor circulation, clogged hair follicles, frequent shampooing, the wearing of hats or helmets, or the presence of mites. It is also important to remember that most adults lose approximately 75–125 hairs from their scalps every day due to the natural process whereby some hairs go into a dormant state (telogen), and others come out of this state and begin to sprout a new hair (anagen). As long as the process remains balanced, the number of hairs on the scalp remains constant.