Are You Struggling with a Bald Patch? Here is What You Can Do

It gives great confidence when one has healthy hair and styles to their preference, but what happens when it starts thinning, stops growing and eventually develops a bald area?  It gets stressful; loss of hair can affect one’s confidence, causing them to think negatively of their beauty. Bald patches are areas of hair loss that appear due to different conditions. It could be on the scalp, beard, eyebrows or even eyelashes. Gladly, in order to deal with permanent hair loss, some techniques have been introduced to restore one’s hair and bring back their confidence. One of the most effective techniques is hair transplantation. As you read on this blog, you will understand the causes of hair loss and also learn about the different techniques of hair transplantation. 

Causes of hair loss 

• Alopecia areata: It is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly fights the hair follicles, leading to balding. This condition does not permanently damage hair, and it often regrows.
• Traction Alopecia: Tight styles like braids, extensions and buns can lead to harsh hair pulling, which damages the hair follicles and eventually leads to hair thinning and permanent hair loss.
• Medical condition: Conditions such as hormonal issues, thyroid problems, PCOS and scalp infections, just to mention a few, can potentially lead to balding. 
• Genetics: A person is more likely to experience balding if their family has a strong history of balding as well. 

Types of Hair Transplant 

a.)Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

It’s a process that involves extracting individual hair follicles from a dense donor area. The doctor uses a micro punch to extract individual hair follicles, and then they are stored in a special solution to keep the hair healthy and viable. In preparation for planting, tiny incisions are made on the bald area, and afterwards, the grafts are inserted into the area. The processes are carefully done in order to come up with a more natural look. 

b.)Follicular Unit Transplantation / Unit Transplantation (FUT)

In this process, a thin strip of scalp with healthy hair is dissected from the donor, usually from the back, and implanted into follicular units. The technicians use stereo-microscopes to separate the strip into tiny hair follicles, then tiny incisions are made on the bald patch, and afterwards the dissected follicular units are placed into the incisions. 

 c.)Direct Hair Implantation (DHI)

This is an advanced technique that uses a Choi implant pen to extract hair one by one and immediately implant it. Unlike Follicular unit extraction, where the hair is stored, this process does not require storage; rather, the hair follicles are loaded into the implant pen. The hair is simultaneously implanted into the scalp in a single motion, which brings out a more natural result.

Conclusion 

Hair transplant has been saving many people who lost hope in restoring their hair. The treatments may be minimally invasive, but they are worth it. Dr. Sachin Goel, an expert in hair transplant at ASG Hair Transplant Centre, with his incredible team, has been dealing with different cases of hair transplant. We are well-equipped and versed in this technique, and our service providers work with an understanding of our patients’ needs and with the goal of ensuring that you walk out of our centre satisfied. So book an appointment with us and get ready to see great results. 

FAQ’s 

1. Is getting a hair transplant for hair loss a permanent solution? 

Getting a hair transplant for hair loss is a way to solve the problem permanently. When the hair follicles are implanted into the scalp, they can continue to grow in a consistent manner.

2. How long does it take to start seeing results of hair transplant? 

Results of hair transplant are different, and it depends on the person’s body response to healing, their genetics and also the type of technique used. A person can generally start to see results after 4 months and effective progress after 12 months. 

 Do women get hair transplants? 

Women experience hair loss as well, and they can also opt for a hair transplant. Hair transplant is a common and effective way to deal with hair loss.