Hair is half of beauty. Weakness and hair loss cause psychological stress precisely
because of their effect on appearance. Hair is considered an essential part of
identity for both women, for whom it often represents femininity and attractiveness,
and men who usually associate hair with being young and energetic. So, hair loss is
a delicate issue for both sexes. For those who suffer from it, it can be associated
with loss of control and isolation. These individuals may feel they look older and
less attractive to others. These symptoms are more severe at the onset of hair loss.
Each person has an average of 100,000-150,000 hair strands, with an average of 100
strands falling out every day and just as many new strands emerging daily. Hair loss
begins when this balance is disrupted. Hair transplantation is a technique that
removes hair from one part of the body (insensitive to hair loss phenomena) called
the "donor area" to the part suffering from "baldness." In men, follicles resistant
to the influence of male hormones (dihydrotestosterone) are transplanted to the bald
scalp. Once transplanted, the hair no longer falls out, as it continues to maintain
resistance to hormone effects. Hair grows in groups of 1-4 strands in each follicle,
also called "follicular units." Less than 20% of follicles have a single strand.
Modern techniques allow for the removal and transplantation of hair in their natural
clusters, giving a natural appearance to transplanted hair. The donor area is the
region on the back and sides of the scalp used to "donate" hair for the transplant
procedure. Using the FUE Sapphire technique, follicles in the donor area are
individually extracted. The follicles are positioned at a certain angle with the
skin surface facing up, and removal should also be performed at this angle. It is
recommended to undergo hair transplantation after the age of 24-25 when hair loss
has stabilized.
DERMOLIFE® Surgeons' mastery based on in-depth knowledge, years
of experience, cutting-edge techniques in the field of cosmetic surgery, combined
with their extraordinary sensitivity to beauty, ensures maximum results, natural and
permanent hair, bringing out the best in you because DERMOLIFE® GUARANTEES HEALTH
AND BEAUTY.
DERMOLIFE® aesthetic surgeons advise you to have a hair transplant
if you have:
► Hairless area on the front and top of the head
► Area
with sparse hair
It is recommended not to wash your hair for at least 3 days after the procedure. If not washing, do not rub the transplanted hair for at least 10 days. Even the towel should be in the form of a pad. You should use the shampoo recommended by your doctor. It is important to take prescribed medications as instructed by the surgeon. It is recommended to leave the transplanted area uncovered as much as possible in order to speed up recovery. If you want to cover the area of transplanted hair, it is advisable to wear a loosely fitted cotton hat, avoiding prolonged use. Physical activity is not recommended for at least one month after hair transplant surgery.
PROCEDURE
1. CONSULTATION
Hair transplantation is a highly personalized procedure and as such requires a very detailed specialist consultation. During the initial consultation, the DERMOLIFE® surgeon will conduct a very detailed open conversation with you and will schedule and illustrate all the goals and aesthetic results that can be achieved so that you have concrete expectations. The surgeon will analyze the scalp, also through the microscope to accurately estimate the actual hair density. It also evaluates your health status to exclude various diseases, blood clotting problems, or skin rashes that may affect the final outcome of the surgery. Before the surgical procedure, our surgeon will provide you with precise instructions on nutrition before and after surgery, medication administration, and alcohol and tobacco consumption. You should also undergo some tests in advance, such as a cardiological examination, a chest X-ray, and some standard blood and urine tests. After summarizing all the answers to these examinations, it is time for a consultation with our staff anesthesiologist to decide on the overall health status and the opportunity to perform the aesthetic procedure in question. In any case, our team of Italian surgeons guarantees amazing results and you will feel fitter than ever because DERMOLIFE® GUARANTEES HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
2. ANESTHESIA
Hair transplantation takes place on an outpatient basis and recovery is immediate. The DERMOLIFE® staff performs this procedure with local sedation anesthesia, ensuring immediate recovery of the person after the procedure. Local anesthesia is performed with some minor injections in the area of the surgical procedure to relieve pain. While sedation consists of intravenous injection of drugs that reduce anxiety and induce a state of light sleep or a slightly deeper one.
3. SURGERY
In any case, the DERMOLIFE® staff aims to provide the person with a smooth and painless surgical experience. The procedure is performed following a precise protocol that ensures maximum quality and safety. Hair transplantation takes place on an outpatient basis and recovery is immediate. Hair transplantation can be performed in two ways: 1. The FUT technique (follicular unit transplantation), otherwise called strip removal, is the most commonly used technique. The procedure lasts 2-5 hours. The surgeon removes a strip of hairy skin from an area of dense hair that is outside the influence of male hormones. Usually, the lower (occipital) part of the scalp is preferred. The tape is 1-1.5 cm wide by 15-30 cm long. After removal, the scalp is sutured, leaving very thin and easily covered hair. Then, using a binocular microscope, the removed tape is cut into thin quadrants containing 1-2 follicles (hair roots) and 3-4 follicles. During one session, 400 quadrants with 1-2 roots and 700-800 quadrants with 3-4 roots are transplanted, for a total of 3,000-3,500 roots. The frames are transplanted 4-5 mm deep, 2-3 mm apart. 2. The FUE technique (follicular unit extraction) is performed in a single long session or multiple sessions. The FUE procedure is longer than the strip technique. Age 0, diameter 6-1mm are used to remove individual follicles avoiding linear incision in the back of the head. Because of the individual resection, only mild practically invisible wounds remain and post-surgical pain is minimized. There is no need to remove the pen and recover faster. The result is very natural. With this technique, it is possible to plant up to 2500 roots in one session. The goal of our Italian surgeons is to perform hair transplants with the maximum results, which means natural and permanent hair, bringing out the best in you, because DERMOLIFE® GUARANTEES HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
4. POST SURGERY
DERMOLIFE® surgeons will assist you until complete recovery. In the first days after hair transplantation, it is recommended to sleep in such a way that you do not rely on the treated area, usually the ribs. It is recommended not to wash your hair for at least 3 days after the procedure. If not washing, do not rub the transplanted hair for at least 10 days. Even the towel should be in the form of a pad. You should use the shampoo recommended by your doctor. It is important to take prescribed medications as instructed by the surgeon. It is recommended to leave the transplanted area uncovered as much as possible in order to speed up recovery. If you want to cover the area of transplanted hair, it is advisable to wear a loosely fitted cotton hat, avoiding prolonged use. Physical activity is not recommended for at least one month after hair transplant surgery. Saunas and Turkish baths should be avoided for at least ten days, as well as sun exposure. The results will be more visible 3 months after surgery. Consultations for DERMOLIFE® aesthetic surgery procedures and screening visits will always be free.