Personalized Hair Transplantation Techniques

When planning a hair transplant operation, surgeons must undergo various checks and procedures to determine the personalized technique for the individual. The goal of personalized hair transplantation techniques is to identify the most suitable method for each patient to achieve the best results.

In today’s hair transplant procedures, photographs of the patient’s head taken from various angles during the examination, along with a file containing the necessary medical history information, are prepared. These photos include detailed images of the areas where hair loss and baldness occur and the donor area where healthy hair follicles will be taken.

Classification of Hair Loss

In determining personalized hair transplant techniques, the type of hair loss is initially classified. The areas of hair loss and the regions where healthy hair follicles will be taken are carefully examined and determined. This process allows reaching the first parameters considered in determining the hair transplant technique.

Suitability of the Donor Area

In the design of personalized hair transplantation, accurately determining the suitability of the donor area for the hair transplant procedure is crucial. Factors such as the existing number of grafts in the donor area from which healthy hair follicles will be taken, how much can be harvested, and which technique would provide more benefits need to be carefully determined.

Hair and Scalp Characteristics

The color of the scalp, hair color, diameter, and the texture of the scalp play important roles in determining the personalized technique in hair transplantation. For example, thin and straight hair may have less grip and create less density. In such cases, applying more specialized techniques may be necessary to increase the success of the hair transplant.

Prediction of Post-Operative Hair Shedding Rate

Microscopic analysis of hair and scalp allows the prediction of post-operative shedding rates. With these data, techniques may need to be applied to potential shedding areas in addition to treating the existing thinned and bald areas.

Techniques Used in Personalized Hair Transplantation

Various options are available for personalized hair transplant techniques, replacing older techniques like FUT with the FUE technique and its subgroups. These include MicroMotor FUE, Perkutan FUE, Gold FUE, Manual FUE, and Pen FUE techniques. These techniques have unique features in the extraction and implantation of hair follicles. For those with sensitive scalps, the Gold FUE technique, which reduces the risk of scarring, may be applied, while Manual FUE or Pen FUE techniques may be preferred for those who want a shave-free hair transplant.

Factors such as the individual’s general characteristics, the time they can allocate for hair transplantation and recovery, and the budget they can allocate for the procedure play an important role in determining personalized hair transplant techniques. The decision on the technique is made based on the patient’s personal characteristics and preferences.