Hair transplantation (HT) is a specialized procedure designed to restore hair in areas of thinning or baldness. It involves harvesting hair follicles from a donor area, typically the back of the scalp where hair is more abundant, and implanting them into the recipient area, usually at the front or center of the scalp. At Skin101, we apply the advanced Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method, where individual hair follicles are meticulously harvested and transplanted to achieve natural-looking results.
Read on for the simplest answers you may have if you are considering a hair transplant in Nigeria
Q. What is hair transplantation?
A. Hair transplantation (HT) is a procedure that involves harvesting hair from an area of relative abundance, called the donor area (commonly the back of the scalp) and implanting them in an area that is deficient called the recipient area (usually the front or center of the scalp). Skin 101 employs the FUE method, where individual hairs are harvested and implanted.
Q. Want are the Indications for HT?
A. Hair transplant is the treatment option for some causes of hair loss, where spontaneous regrowth or other medical treatment is unlikely to offer satisfactory results. The commonest conditions for which transplant is readily offered include balding in men and loss of hair at the front of the scalp in women, due to a condition called as traction alopecia.
Q. Am I eligible for hair HT?
A. Skin 101 clinic does not offer hair transplantation to pregnant women or lactating mothers as well as to persons under 21 years of age. Eligibility for HT outside these scenarios will be best determined during a first consultation, where all options of safely treating your hair loss will be discussed.
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Q. Will I have general anesthesia?
A. No. The entire procedure is done under local anesthesia. This greatly reduces the anesthetic risks from the procedure.
Q. Is the HT procedure painful?
A. Pain is not often a major concern. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, which makes it largely pain free. Post procedure pain, if present is often mild, transient and usually addressed with simple oral pain killers.
Q. What are the other common side effects of HT?
A. HT is generally a safe procedure. Possible side effects, which may or may not occur include swelling, itching, formation of crusts and numbness. These are often mild and transient.
Q. How effective is HT?
A. HT is a very effective way of treating hair loss in well selected, eligible persons. Before HT, realistic goals based on the cause and extent of hair loss are well discussed. Continuous, necessary support and instructions will also be given to ensure that you get maximum benefit from the procedure.
Q. How long will the HT procedure take?
A. A single session averagely takes 8-12 hours. More than one session may be required to achieve desired goals if hairless areas are large.
Q. How soon can I return to work after HT?
A. This will be discussed on individual basis, but it is possible to return to non-strenuous activity within a week after of HT
Q. How long will it take to get results from HT?
A. Hair growth following HT occurs in stages. Appreciable permanent small/fine hairs are expected to be apparent from about 3-4 months after the procedure. These hairs continue to grow over time. Full and complete hair restoration can however take up to 12 months after the procedure.
Q. How much does HT cost?
A. The current discounted price of a session of HT at Skin 101 ranges between the prevailing Naira equivalent of 750-
1500 USD
If you are considering hair transplant surgery, always remember to seek guidance from licensed surgeons for the best advice. Start your journey towards a more confident you by scheduling a consultation with Skin101. Contact us at +234-700-754-6101 or 02018870028, or email us at [email protected]. You can also reach us on WhatsApp at +234-908-600-0001.