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The 5 Basic Questions To Ask Before Getting a Hair Transplant

The Follicular Unit Extraction method (FUE) is a minimally invasive procedure and is one of the most sought after methods for Hair transplants. With this procedure, the individual follicular units needed for the affected areas are harvested individually and also individually transplanted to the bald spot of the patient. It is different from the traditional strip-harvesting where a strip of scalp is removed to remove the  hair grafts.

As far as the number of grafts is concerned, the surgeon can only determine the exact number as soon as she is able to conduct an in-depth evaluation.

It would be difficult to get an accurate estimate of the cost for Hair Transplant because it concerns a specific number of grafts that would accurately determine how much the procedure really is. Aside from the needed grafts, you also need to factor in the surgeon’s fee and the other incidental feels related to the procedure. The running price for each graft is around S$6 or more.

The best way to know if you are qualified for a hair transplant is for you to book an appointment with your surgeon and allow her to conduct a thorough assessment of your physical condition and medical history. The criteria for evaluation include the following:

Age

Hair is finite. The older people get, the weaker it becomes. Aging cause the anagen phase to shorten which translates into a lesser time before the hair enters the resting stage, followed by the shedding stage to give room for the new strands. Furthermore, exposing your hair to constant styling and styling products could set the stage for hair loss.

Required Number of Grafts for the Desired Results

Patients have specific hair transplant goals in mind. But, not all patients have the necessary number of grafts for their desired outcome. The surgeon should be able to evaluate the donor area to be sure that it can produce the necessary amount of grafts to achieve the desired result.

Donor Hair Density

Hair transplants are often spotted because of the different density that the new hair has versus the ones that are still alive in the neighboring areas. For this reason, the surgeon can opt to get the grafts from the other possible sources of the body.

Shade of the Hair Skin Complexion

This specific shade should be determined because it might be different from the shade of hair that will come from the donor area. With the wrong shade, the transplanted grafts shall stand out for the wrong reasons.

Hair Texture

Because you want your hair transplant to be as seamless as possible, even the texture of the hair grafts from the donor area need to be tested to know if it will produce the required hair texture for the new hair.

Hair Loss Predictions

There are tests that surgeons can run to know how the rate at which you will be losing your hair, and knowing this piece of information will determine the need for a hair transplant. One may be advised against it before the time it is really needed because the surgeon will wait until your hair loss has stabilized. Otherwise, the results will not look aesthetically-pleasing because surrounding hairs might still continue to shed.

Pain and Discomfort

During the procedure itself, you will not feel any pain because you will be under a local anesthesia. However, you might feel some discomfort while the anesthesia is being given to you. This can be described as a pulling or pushing sensation. But, there is no need to worry because any discomfort is minimal and medications are given to relieve any pain.

Time for Hair Growth

Do not expect the hair to grow instantly after the procedure. It usually takes up to three to six months for the initial hair growth to occur, although shock loss will also happen after that time. There is nothing to fear or to be alarmed about because this is the natural process that transplanted hair grafts go through. Hair growth is usually expected on the third or fourth month with an increase of 10% per month after the initial growth period.

Permanent Results

The best part about hair transplants is that the results are long lasting, and that means it will not be as costly as the other options which require several sessions of treatments. This is the reason why a lot of patients opt for this solution. However, this should be done by legitimate professionals. Otherwise, the damage could also be permanent and may cost more to make them look better.

When done by a professional who have years of experience in the procedure, the others would never notice anything unusual, but they will notice that you have grown back the hair that you have lost. And that is the kind of attention you should get with the quality of work as provided by professional surgeons of Singapore.

Ensure that you seek consultation with qualified hair transplant surgeons. This means someone who is affiliated with an association for medical hair restoration surgery or cosmetic surgery, such as the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). It is also important that you look into their years of experience in performing procedures in the field of hair restoration, any training locally or abroad, or sub-specializations.

If you decide to get a hair transplant done, you can seek professional advice from Dr. Tyng Tan of the Aesthetics and Hair Clinic in Singapore. Dr. Tyng Tan is a fellow of the ISHRS and a certification by the Singapore Medical Council.

To schedule your consultation with Dr. Tan, call us now or simply fill-out our inquiry form today!

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