Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure in which hair is taken from one part of the body, called the “donor site”, and transplanted to another part of the body, called the “recipient site”. The most common type of hair transplant is called follicular unit transplant (FUT). In this procedure, a strip of skin containing hair follicles is removed from the donor site and the hair follicles are separated and transplanted to the recipient site. Another type of hair transplant is called follicular unit extraction (FUE). In this procedure, individual hair follicles are taken from the donor area and transplanted one by one into the recipient area.
Hair transplantation can be used to treat various types of hair loss, including male and female pattern baldness, alopecia and scarring alopecia. It can be an effective treatment option for people who are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, aging or other factors. Hair transplant results can be natural-looking and long-lasting, but the procedure can be expensive and may not be covered by insurance. It is important to consult with a dermatologist experienced in hair transplantation to determine if hair transplantation is the right treatment option for you.
