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How is a hair transplant procedure carried out?

A hair transplant procedure in India, like in many other countries, is a surgical solution aimed at restoring hair growth in areas of the scalp affected by hair loss or thinning. This medical intervention has gained popularity over the years due to its effectiveness and relatively low risk when performed by qualified professionals. If you are looing for a reliable hair transplant solution, you can get the best hair transplant in India at Clinique Internationale.

Photographs :
The first & foremost step involves professional photographs of the patient to be taken in pre-defined positions and with a standard background, for documentation and postoperative analysis of the results by the team .  

Surgical markings :
The next step is to do the donor and recipient area markings. The recipient area markings include the hairline pre-determination that must look natural and fulfil the patients wants and needs.Also the approval of the patient is taken before proceeding further.

Slit Creation:
The very next step after marking is to administer local anaesthesia in the recipient area and create slits/ microincisions with needle or blades. Micro openings are made in recipient area where the follicular units will be implanted. Dr Bhavesh Gupta prefers to use SP-90 , SP-91 , SP-65A blades for slit creations . The depth of incision is exactly the same as the follicular unit length, thus avoiding damage to blood vessels present in the scalp. The incisions define the future angle and growth direction of the hairs. 

Graft Extraction:
Hair transplantation involves removal of hair follicles from the hair bearing area of scalp to use as grafts. As the hair on the back part of scalp (donor area) do not posses the genetic code for baldness the hairs from the donor area do not have the tendency to fall. For easy removal of required number of grafts, the surgeon team will trim the hairs on the back of your scalp. Local anesthesia is applied to the operating area for a painless procedure. Then, the doctor will extract hair follicles one by one from the donor area. The extraction is performed using fine surgical instruments named punches. They have sharp cylindrical edges and vary from 0.8 to 1.1 mm in diameter. Depending upon the quality of the patients hair , the size of punch is decided . After being cut with the punch, the follicular units are extracted from the scalp with forceps. This number varies from patient to patient, according to the density of the donor zone. Immediately after their extraction, the follicular units are placed in a specific solution that ensures their vitality. A member of the team starts their preparation under the magnification. The proper preparation and conservation of the follicular units is essential for the success of the transplant.

Break:
 As the transplantation may last from 6 to 8 hours , a break is provided between the end of the extraction phase and the beginning of implantation which allows the patient to have a light meal.

 

Graft Implantation:
Precision instruments called serrated forceps are used for the placement of the follicular units in the recipient area. At Clinique Internationale , we use 6 hand technique for implantation which makes the implantation process faster and also reduces the exposure time of the grafts outside the body . 

Dressing:
After the grafting session is complete, the scalp will be cleansed and donor area is covered with medicated gauze. This dressing will be removed the evening on the very next day of surgery . The donor area heals within 2-3 days. 

About 60-80% of the grafted hairs fall between the third and the sixth week after surgery leaving their roots inside the scalp and from these roots new hairs will grow. The growth starts approximately 4 months after the procedure.
Because the transplanted hairs do not contain the genetic code for baldness, they do not have the same tendency to fall, thus yielding long lasting results.

 

Clinique Internationale Pune branch is home to Dr. Ajinkya Patil, renowned as the best hair transplant surgeon in Pune. With his expertise and precision, you can expect exceptional results for your hair transplant procedure. Dr. Patil skill, combined with Clinique Internationale commitment to excellence, ensures a top-tier experience in Pune. From the initial consultation to post-surgery care, you will receive the utmost in professional and personalized treatment, ultimately leading to natural and impressive hair restoration.