Hair transplantation is one of the most sought-after cosmetic surgery procedures among men. This makes perfect sense considering that 40% of the male population suffers from some degree of hair loss. This high percentage explains why so many men visit cosmetic surgery clinics with the aim of restoring hair in the receding hairline or any other area of the scalp through hair transplantation.
The first signs of hair loss usually affect the front hairline—the well-known receding hairline—or the crown area. However, thanks to the FUE technique, lost hair density can be restored through a very safe procedure with a high success rate. There is also no specific age established for this surgery, although it is recommended from the age of 25 onwards, as this is when the genetic pattern has become established.
What are the causes of hair loss
The causes that trigger baldness are diverse. Genetic predisposition, which is hereditary, together with hormonal factors, accounts for 90% of cases (androgenetic alopecia or common baldness). However, it can also be caused by other factors such as stress, burns, certain infectious or hormonal diseases, changes during the postpartum period, taking certain medications, etc. The frequency of washing, the type of shampoo, wearing hats, poor circulation or seborrhoea are never causes of hair loss; these are unrealistic myths used to justify the origin of the process.
The most common phenomenon is the miniaturisation of the hair follicle, which causes the hair to become increasingly thinner, grow more slowly, become lighter in colour and decrease in quality. Eventually, it stops renewing itself and therefore stops growing, leading to a progressive reduction in the patient’s amount of hair.
The FUE hair transplant technique.
The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique is currently the most widely used hair transplant technique, as it offers excellent, permanent and completely natural-looking results. It consists of extracting the follicular units one by one and subsequently relocating them to the areas to be treated, such as the receding hairline or crown. These follicular units can consist of groups of 1, 2, 3 or, in some cases, up to 4 follicles. Furthermore, as the extraction is performed follicle by follicle, there are no visible scars, unlike the FUSS technique—also known as the strip technique—which is now practically obsolete.
This new hair is permanent because the follicles are obtained from the back and sides of the head, meaning they are genetically programmed to grow for life. These grafts could only be lost in the event of an autoimmune disease affecting hair loss, which is highly unlikely.
At Clínica Planas, the procedure is performed under local anaesthesia combined with light sedation to make the process as comfortable as possible for the patient.
Can a hair transplant be performed without shaving the head?
Some people—especially men—who are considering having a hair transplant share a common concern: can I have a hair transplant without shaving my head? The reason is clearly the desire to undergo this procedure as discreetly as possible; however, the answer will depend on each patient and, more specifically, on the technique that needs to be performed.
The FUSS technique, which involves removing a strip of scalp to obtain the follicular units, can allow the procedure to be performed without shaving the head in some cases. However, this technique is now practically obsolete, among other reasons because it leaves an unsightly scar in the donor area.
The FUE technique, which involves extracting follicles one by one and is currently the most common technique, cannot be performed without first shaving the scalp. The reason is that shaving is necessary to achieve the maximum graft density, and in order to extract these follicular units without damaging them, they must be less than 1 millimetre long.
Hair transplantation is one of the most sought-after cosmetic surgery procedures among men. This makes perfect sense considering that 40% of the male population suffers from some degree of hair loss. This high percentage explains why so many men visit cosmetic surgery clinics with the aim of restoring hair in the receding hairline or any other area of the scalp through hair transplantation.
The first signs of hair loss usually affect the front hairline—the well-known receding hairline—or the crown area. However, thanks to the FUE technique, lost hair density can be restored through a very safe procedure with a high success rate. There is also no specific age established for this surgery, although it is recommended from the age of 25 onwards, as this is when the genetic pattern has become established.
What are the causes of hair loss
The causes that trigger baldness are diverse. Genetic predisposition, which is hereditary, together with hormonal factors, accounts for 90% of cases (androgenetic alopecia or common baldness). However, it can also be caused by other factors such as stress, burns, certain infectious or hormonal diseases, changes during the postpartum period, taking certain medications, etc. The frequency of washing, the type of shampoo, wearing hats, poor circulation or seborrhoea are never causes of hair loss; these are unrealistic myths used to justify the origin of the process. The most common phenomenon is the miniaturisation of the hair follicle, which causes the hair to become increasingly thinner, grow more slowly, become lighter in colour and decrease in quality. Eventually, it stops renewing itself and therefore stops growing, leading to a progressive reduction in the patient’s amount of hair.
The FUE hair transplant technique.
The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique is currently the most widely used hair transplant technique, as it offers excellent, permanent and completely natural-looking results. It consists of extracting the follicular units one by one and subsequently relocating them to the areas to be treated, such as the receding hairline or crown. These follicular units can consist of groups of 1, 2, 3 or, in some cases, up to 4 follicles. Furthermore, as the extraction is performed follicle by follicle, there are no visible scars, unlike the FUSS technique—also known as the strip technique—which is now practically obsolete.
This new hair is permanent because the follicles are obtained from the back and sides of the head, meaning they are genetically programmed to grow for life. These grafts could only be lost in the event of an autoimmune disease affecting hair loss, which is highly unlikely.
At Clínica Planas, the procedure is performed under local anaesthesia combined with light sedation to make the process as comfortable as possible for the patient.
Can a hair transplant be performed without shaving the head?
Some people—especially men—who are considering having a hair transplant share a common concern: can I have a hair transplant without shaving my head?
The reason is clearly the desire to undergo this procedure as discreetly as possible; however, the answer will depend on each patient and, more specifically, on the technique that needs to be performed.
The FUSS technique, which involves removing a strip of scalp to obtain the follicular units, can allow the procedure to be performed without shaving the head in some cases. However, this technique is now practically obsolete, among other reasons because it leaves an unsightly scar in the donor area.
The FUE technique, which involves extracting follicles one by one and is currently the most common technique, cannot be performed without first shaving the scalp. The reason is that shaving is necessary to achieve the maximum graft density, and in order to extract these follicular units without damaging them, they must be less than 1 millimetre long.
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Hair Transplant
Hair transplant surgery consists of implanting follicular units in the area where hair has been lost, resulting in new hair growth with a natural and permanent result.
Hair Growth Factors
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Hair Injections
This treatment consists of injecting medication directly into the scalp using microinjections.
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