What is hair transplantation?

• Follicular Unit Extraction(FUE) is an advanced technique for hair restoration, where individual follicles are extracted from back of scalp, beard rarely from chest and implanted in to the bald areas on frontal scalp to create a new hair line. Few hair may fall after implantation, but the hair root along with the hair germ remains at t he site of implant, which regrows the hair after few months. Since hair growth is slow i.e. 1 -1.5cm/rnonth, It takes at least 5-6 months to notice a significant hair growth. We also make sure t hat the hairline created gives a natural look. The site where the follicular grafts are extracted will be eventually covered by regrowth of existing hair. No sutures are used during any stage of surgery, hence it doesn’t carry any risk of scar formation.

• It is a day care procedure, which takes few hours after which patient can go bock home comfortably. Patients need to follow the instructions as advised, to prevent chances of infection and to promote the growth of implanted hair. The implanted hair after attaining stable growth, is less likely to fall. But the patient need to take care of pre – exisiting hair with topical medications and oral tablets to prevent further hair loss.

What causes Hair loss?

• Most common cause of hair loss in males is hereditary Androgenetic alopecia(male pattern

baldness). The presence of the hormone, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), in a genetically susceptible man is necessary for this problem to occur.

• In females, diffuse hair loss with thinning is more common which may be due to genetic factors, thyroid disease, iron deficiency, stress or less commonly due to high fever, surgery or general anesthesia, “crash diets,” childbirth.

• In androgenetic alopecia hairs on the front and top of the scalp start to shrink until it eventually disappear. The hairs on the back and side of scalp are genetically “permanent” hair, not affected by DHT. These permanent hairs are utilized in hair transplantation.

What can be done about male pattern hair loss?

• Hair transplantation offers a permanent, living solution to lost scalp hair.
• Effective medical treatments are now offered in the form of a pill (finasteride) and a topical liquid (minoxidil). They require life-long treatment to maintain their effect.

• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy & i-prf is a novel treatment to treat hair fall.
• Cosmetic enhancers and hairpieces (wigs, weaving etc.) can help to camouflage baldness

temporarily. They do not treat the hair loss process

What is PRP and I-PRF therapy?

• In Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and i-prf therapy a concentrated solution of growth factors derived from patient’s own blood is injected into the affected area.

• We prepare PRP and i-PRF with a specialized technique ensuring very high concentration of growth factors which is confirmed by advanced lab tests.
• The results are visible in 6-8 weeks with reduction in hair fall and gradually hair thickness increases in next few months. We now prefer to combine hair transplantation with PRP (bio-stimulated) to achieve best results.

Who can benefit from hair restoration surgery?

Anyone who has experienced permanent hair loss may be a candidate for hair restoration surgery,  including:

• Male and Female patterned baldness
• Men or women who want to restore or change the shape of their hairline
• People with areas of scarring from injuries or “scarring” skin diseases, and also patients who experienced some hair loss after surgery, such as face lift procedures
• People who want to thicken or restore eyebrows, eyelashes, beards

What is Bio-stimulated FUE (Advanced FUE)?

• BIOSTIMULATED FUE technique which is now widely being followed by hair transplant centers around the world.

• It comprises of hair transplantation by FUE along with 3 sessions of Platelet rich plasma therapy which simultaneously enhance residual hairs as well as transplanted hairs by presence of high concentration of growth factors directly near the hair roots and stimulation of STEM CELLS.

What are the advantages of bio stimulation in hair transplantation?

1. To preserve and enhance hair follicle viability during and after hair transplantation;
2. To promote and enhance tissue repair and healing after hair transplantation; and,
3. To reinvigorate dormant hair follicles and stimulate new hair growth.

What happens during a hair transplant procedure?

• Hair transplantation is a minor out-patient surgery that requires 4-12 hours and are usually performed under local anesthesia. No dietary restrictions are required.

We at conquer now perform hair transplantation by BIOSTIMULATED Follicular Unit

• Extraction (FUE) technique which involves direct removal of individual follicular units (each
contains 1-4 hairs) with the help of specialized equipment. As no cutting and suturing is required in this method the cosmetic results are excellent in the donor area with NO visible scarring.

• These small grafts are then meticulously planted into the bald or thinning area of the scalp
(recipient area) maintaining same angle as the other hairs present.

What happens after hair transplant surgery?

• Within 24 hours small crusts will form on each graft that is then shed in approximately 2-3 weeks. The grafted hairs will often start to grow by 2-4 months and full results are achieved at —1 year after the procedure.

• A minority of patients may experience mild swelling in the forehead area for a few days following surgery which goes away in 3-4 days.

• Patients may be asked to use moist compresses or sprays and to sleep in a semi-upright position for 2-3 days following the procedure to minimize swelling.

When should I start treatment?

• We recommend beginning medical treatnnent/PRP or I-prf for significant hair loss as soon as the problem has been identified.

• Hair transplants can be used to fill in the front hairline and thicken the front half of the scalp, and medical treatment/PRP or i-prf can be used to maintain hair behind the transplant.