What are the side effects of hair transplantation?

It is important to note that hair transplantation is a safe procedure with a high success rate. However, like any surgery, there is always a risk of complications. Hair transplantation can involve the following risks, but compared to the FUT technique, in FUE the complications are much milder and more easily and quickly treatable. Pain and discomfort: The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, which is effective in relieving pain. However, some patients may experience mild pain or discomfort after surgery, which is managed with painkillers. Redness, swelling and bruising: The area around the surgery may experience redness, swelling (edema) and bruising. The chances of you developing persistent swelling after FUE surgery are minimal and any swelling subsides in a few days. In contrast, with the FUT technique, swelling may persist for 1-2 weeks. Bleeding: There may be minor bleeding during or after the procedure. Bleeding is treated immediately by applying pressure with a gauze to the site. Infection: Infection is a rare but serious risk of hair transplantation caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses. Symptoms of infection include redness, swelling, pain, and discharge of fluid from the area of the procedure. It requires immediate treatment with antibiotics or antifungal medications. Loss of transplanted hair: In rare cases, transplanted hair may fall out. This can be due to several factors, such as poor transplant technique, taking certain medications or having certain medical conditions. Other complications: Other possible complications of hair transplantation that have been observed in the FUT method include, in addition to scarring, alteration of hair color and texture.

What are the advantages of FUE hair transplantation?

The advantages of FUE are multiple, from the less invasive nature of the procedure to its high success rate. Here are the key benefits. Due to its minimally invasive nature, the recovery time is significantly shorter compared to FUT. This allows return to daily light activities within 1 -2 days and to work in 1 week. Unlike FUT, FUE involves extracting the hair follicles individually through tiny openings in the donor area. This technique allows greater flexibility regarding hair length after the procedure, depending on each patient’s individual needs and characteristics. The procedure is easily tolerated and you have a comfortable and quick recovery. It allows the surgeon to implant the hair follicles precisely, taking into account the direction and angle of your hair growth, achieving natural results. It requires no stitches and therefore the level of discomfort is minimal after the procedure. It can be done on various areas, not just the scalp. Because the implantation is done with individual hair follicles, it is the ideal choice to cover a small area or fill in sparse areas. Minimal risk of complications such as infection or bleeding, unlike the FUT technique, as it does not involve removal of a strip of scalp skin. Can use grafts from the body or beard and not just from the scalp. If further hair loss occurs over time, the FUE method can be repeated, allowing for continued hair loss management. A high success rate, with more than 97% of patients in our clinic showing significant hair growth within a few months after the procedure.

Who is a suitable candidate for an FUE Hair Transplantation?

Suitable candidates for an FUE Hair Transplantation are men and women, who are showing: Androgenetic alopecia Cicatricial alopecia, stable and small in extent such as Lichen planopilaris and traumatic scarring Eyebrow hair loss Facial hair thickening (moustache, beard in men) Scars created from a previous FUT/Strip hair transplant session

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What is hair transplantation

In our days, hair transplantation is an established surgical option for hair restoration against hair loss, an extremely common problem that concerns many men and women, especially after the age of 40.

Hair transplantation is a hair restoration surgery where healthy hair follicles are extracted from different areas of the head or body (donor areas) and implanted in areas of hair loss (recipient areas), with the aim of creating natural and permanent hair growth in the areas affected by hair loss.

The transplanted hair continues to grow, fall and grow back like other natural hair and transplanted follicles may provide long-lasting hair growth when post-operative instructions are followed.

Modern hair transplantation is performed under local anaesthesia, with the aim of ensuring the patient’s greatest possible comfort throughout the procedure
It can provide long-term hair restoration in appropriately selected patients for androgenetic and other forms of alopecia
It can even be applied to small areas such as eyebrows as well as beard
Preserves the reserves of the donor area for possible future transplantation
Hair follicles can be taken from the scalp, chest, back and beard
The result is designed to look as natural as possible.

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“Hair loss can be normal, as in seasonal hair loss during the autumn months, but it can also be pathological and be due to hereditary, hormonal and environmental factors. In any case, thinning of the scalp, one of the most important elements of male and female appearance, has a significant impact on the psychology of the individual. Hair implantation with the most advanced FUE method helps you regain your lost self-confidence, effectively treating the problem of hair loss with excellent aesthetic results”.

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Methods

FUT/Strip

This method started to be applied in the early 90s. It involves surgical excision of skin from the back of the scalp (donor area) and after special treatment, the insertion of grafts/hair follicles into the recipient area, i.e. the area where thinning is observed.

This method is accompanied by an extremely important disadvantage, which is the creation of a permanent scar at the back of the scalp. Also, quite often, the result of this technique was an unnatural aesthetic result.
FUE (Follicular Unit Exctraction)

This is the most modern hair transplantation technique and involves the individual transfer of hair follicles from the donor area to the recipient area. Today, with the use of automatic hair follicle extraction devices, it is possible to transfer thousands of hair follicles even in one day.

At Advanced Hair Clinics, the specialized hair clinic of Cosmetic Derma Medicine Medical Group, the highly qualified and experienced medical and nursing staff provides solutions to even the most challenging hair loss and hair thinning cases. With the FUE hair transplantation method, which includes the extraction of individual hair follicles with an automatic extractor and the implantation of the hair follicles using a One-Step implantation device, with direct implantation of the hair follicles into the recipient area using a specialised implantation device of the recipient area, the injury and swelling of this area is significantly reduced, while the final result is absolutely natural and perfect.

The hair transplantation procedure

Hair transplantation at the clinics of CDM Medical Group is performed using the advanced FUE technique, with direct implantation of the hair follicles with direct implantation of the hair follicles into the recipient area using a specialised implantation device. The combination of this modern technique and the expertise of our medical teams allows for careful planning of each procedure, with the aim of achieving appropriate graft distribution, preserving the donor area and creating a natural-looking aesthetic result tailored to each patient’s individual needs.

The hair transplant procedure includes the following stages:

Step 1: Initial assessment and planning

During your first medical visit to our clinics, a thorough evaluation of the donor and recipient area is performed using advanced imaging and artificial intelligence technology that provides accurate data on hair density, the number of hair follicles that can be obtained and the potential coverage.

This is followed by planning for the transfer of the grafts (hair follicles) to the recipient country taking into account gender and age, facial shape, alopecia pattern and of course the available grafts.

Local Anaesthesia for Greater Comfort During the Procedure

At our clinics, local anaesthesia is administered prior to the hair follicle extraction process, with the aim of creating the appropriate conditions for the smooth and effective performance of the procedure. Anaesthesia is administered by experienced nursing staff, while the use of a specialised vibrator is intended to help reduce discomfort during the injection, contributing to a more comfortable experience for the patient.

Step 3: Extraction and separation of hair follicles

The extraction of hair follicles from the donor site is performed using the special FUE motorised extractor. This is a phase that requires knowledge, experience and excellent technique to ensure the integrity and viability of each hair follicle. The grafts are classified according to the number of hairs (single hairs, yellow hairs, multi hairs) and immersed in a special solution to enhance their survival rates. The single and yellow hair follicles are placed on the hairline, the forehead line, for a perfectly natural result, while the multi hairs are placed further back on the scalp to enhance the density of the result.

Step 4: Implantation and next steps

In CDM Group clinics we use the high-precision Sharp Implanter, which in the hands of an experienced doctor offers multiple benefits. Using it, hair follicles are implanted one by one directly into the recipient area, allowing precise control of depth, angle and direction so that when they grow the result mimics natural hair growth patterns. This process takes approximately 4 hours.

Depending on the situation, hair transplantation can be completed in one day or a second session may be required. Upon completion of the procedure, you will receive detailed instructions for post-operative care and necessary hair loss medication to ensure optimal healing and hair growth. For the days, weeks and months to come, our medical team will be by your side answering any questions you may have, providing solutions, closely monitoring the regrowth and ensuring that everything is going as it should so you can enjoy your naturally thick and lush hair again!

Why you can trust our teams

At Advanced Hair Clinics, member of Cosmetic Derma Medicine Medical Group, we exclusively apply the FUE Hair Transplantation method, mainly in cases of female and male Androgenetic Alopecia, but also in stabilized forms of Cicatricial Alopecia, Alopecia Areata & Diffuse Alopecia, as well as for eyebrows implantation, beard implantation, and body hair restoration (e.g. chest, back).

For more details about the procedure and benefits of FUE Hair Transplant, visit our website: www.advancedhairclinics.gr

FAQs

The cost depends on the hair loss and hair thinning problem that exists, the idiosyncrasy of each patient, any difficulties that may arise from the procedure and many other criteria.

The cost also depends on the number of hairs extracted and implanted, the length of the procedure (one-day or two-day surgery), the existence of scars from a previous FUT/Strip procedure and the desire to cover them, and whether the Unshaven FUE Hair Transplant is chosen.

It is important to note that hair transplantation is a safe procedure with a high success rate. However, like any surgery, there is always a risk of complications.

Hair transplantation can involve the following risks, but compared to the FUT technique, in FUE the complications are much milder and more easily and quickly treatable.

Pain and discomfort: The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, which is effective in relieving pain. However, some patients may experience mild pain or discomfort after surgery, which is managed with painkillers.
Redness, swelling and bruising: The area around the surgery may experience redness, swelling (edema) and bruising. The chances of you developing persistent swelling after FUE surgery are minimal and any swelling subsides in a few days. In contrast, with the FUT technique, swelling may persist for 1-2 weeks.
Bleeding: There may be minor bleeding during or after the procedure. Bleeding is treated immediately by applying pressure with a gauze to the site.
Infection: Infection is a rare but serious risk of hair transplantation caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses. Symptoms of infection include redness, swelling, pain, and discharge of fluid from the area of the procedure. It requires immediate treatment with antibiotics or antifungal medications.
Loss of transplanted hair: In rare cases, transplanted hair may fall out. This can be due to several factors, such as poor transplant technique, taking certain medications or having certain medical conditions.
Other complications: Other possible complications of hair transplantation that have been observed in the FUT method include, in addition to scarring, alteration of hair color and texture.

Swelling after hair transplantation, the so-called swelling, is common due to the body’s reaction and usually occurs 2-3 days after the surgery.

If you had an FUE hair transplant, the chances of developing excessive swelling are minimal. However, if you chose FUT hair transplant, the cutting of a strip of skin and the resulting disruption of blood vessels leads to inflammation and fluid build-up in the scalp tissues, significantly increasing swelling.

After FUE surgery, any swelling is expected to be mild and to subside in a few days. In contrast, after FUT surgery, swelling may last 1 – 2 weeks.

The severity and duration of swelling varies from person to person and is influenced by factors such as the extent of tissue trauma, the inflammatory response and the body’s ability to heal.

In addition to surgical technique, the skill and experience of the surgeon plays an important role in the extent of tissue trauma. In addition, although it is a local anaesthesia, the amount and duration of anaesthesia may affect the size of the swelling.

To deal with swelling after hair transplantation, follow these tips:

Follow the post-operative instructions
Apply cold compresses
Keep the head elevated
Stay hydrated
Avoid strenuous activities
Limit salt intake
Be patient until it passes

The advantages of FUE are multiple, from the less invasive nature of the procedure to its high success rate. Here are the key benefits.

Due to its minimally invasive nature, the recovery time is significantly shorter compared to FUT. This allows return to daily light activities within 1 -2 days and to work in 1 week.
Unlike FUT, FUE involves extracting the hair follicles individually through tiny openings in the donor area. This technique allows greater flexibility regarding hair length after the procedure, depending on each patient’s individual needs and characteristics.
The procedure is easily tolerated and you have a comfortable and quick recovery.
It allows the surgeon to implant the hair follicles precisely, taking into account the direction and angle of your hair growth, achieving natural results.
It requires no stitches and therefore the level of discomfort is minimal after the procedure.
It can be done on various areas, not just the scalp.
Because the implantation is done with individual hair follicles, it is the ideal choice to cover a small area or fill in sparse areas.
Minimal risk of complications such as infection or bleeding, unlike the FUT technique, as it does not involve removal of a strip of scalp skin.
Can use grafts from the body or beard and not just from the scalp.
If further hair loss occurs over time, the FUE method can be repeated, allowing for continued hair loss management.
A high success rate, with more than 97% of patients in our clinic showing significant hair growth within a few months after the procedure.

See the timeline below to know how your hair should grow after your hair transplant surgery.

Month 1

After the procedure, the patient may experience mild irritation and swelling in the area of the procedure. These symptoms usually subside within a few days.

The transplanted hair will start to fall out during this month, but this should not be a cause for concern. They fall off in order for new hair to grow in their place.

Month 2

The swelling and irritation have subsided. The transplanted hair will continue to fall out.

Month 3

The transplanted hair will begin to grow back. This will continue for the next few months.

Months 4-6

The transplanted hair will have grown enough to cover the area of the surgery. However, the hair will still be thin and will need time to mature.

Months 7-12

The transplanted hair will have fully matured. They will have the same appearance and texture as the rest of your hair.

Results

The final results of hair transplantation will be visible after about 12 months. The patient will have a thicker and healthier crown.

It is important to note that hair transplant results can vary from person to person. Some patients may see results more quickly than others.

It is also important to follow your surgeon’s instructions for the care of the donor and recipient area. This will help reduce the risk of complications and improve results.

Suitable candidates for an FUE Hair Transplantation are men and women, who are showing:

Androgenetic alopecia
Cicatricial alopecia, stable and small in extent such as Lichen planopilaris and traumatic scarring
Eyebrow hair loss
Facial hair thickening (moustache, beard in men)
Scars created from a previous FUT/Strip hair transplant session

The answer depends on how long after the hair transplant. In general, it is recommended to avoid wearing a hat for at least 7-10 days after the procedure. This is because the hat can cause friction on the transplanted hair, which can lead to graft injury, pain, inflammation or even hair loss.

If you must wear a hat, such as for protection from the sun, make sure it is loose, does not rub against your hair or have edges that can cause friction.

Before performing FUE hair transplantation, shaving of the donor area is required in order to facilitate the extraction of hair follicles. However, several times, shaving the scalp cannot be performed due to the patient’s personal or professional reasons, in which case, the unshaven FUE is chosen.

The unshaven hair transplant session is a great expertise and experience to perform. There are few specialists in the field who can perform it safely and effectively. Plastic Surgeon Dr. Anastasios Vekris, President of Cosmetic Derma Medical Group and his medical team are the only ones in Greece who can perform unshaven hair transplantation with excellent results, even in cases that require a large number of hairs.

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