Is Hair Transplant Permanent?

In general, anyone with pattern baldness or severely thinning hair should first experiment with natural remedies. If the results are not promising, they think of hair transplantation. With this, there is always a doubt about whether it causes side effects in the future or is safe. Also, they end up asking doctors, ‘Is hair transplant permanent?’ so that they can enjoy voluminous hair on their scalp. 

To make it clear, first, let us understand what the procedure is and what happens after the surgery. Then, jump into the analysis of whether it is permanent or not.  

Hair transplant surgery

Hair transplantation is an aesthetic procedure that uses micrografting technology to plant healthy hair follicles in the thinning scalp regions where hair restorations are required. It is a time-consuming procedure, as thousands of grafts are to be transplanted individually. Accordingly, the healing takes longer than usual, unlike other cosmetic procedures. And so do the results—they are long-lasting. 

For more details on the procedure, including before and after pictures and risks, if any, watch the videos here!

What happens after the surgery?

After the hair follicles are grafted, you may observe the fall of very few hairs in the first three months. It is because of the poor rooting of the hair follicles on the scalp. Alternatively, the other grafts that are strongly rooted will promote natural hair growth in the next 3–9 months. This is how healing and hair restoration happen after the surgery.

Are hair transplants permanent?

Irrespective of the type of hair transplant surgery, the hair transplants or grafts are permanently moved to the bald regions. This is irreversible, meaning they cannot return to their source sites. So, the transplants are permanently moved. However, the ability of the hair transplant to produce hair varies from one graft to another. It depends on various aspects. The important ones are discussed below.

1. The quality of transplantation

It depends on the plastic surgeon you choose. A well-experienced hair transplant surgeon may have successfully performed lakhs of grafts and know how to carry out the transplantation effectively. 
 

2. The quality of hair follicle rooting

It further depends on the quality of hair follicles found on the other parts of the scalp and the effectiveness of grafting. As mentioned earlier, doctors at a reputed hair transplant center have higher chances of identifying healthy hair follicles and effectively transplanting them. 

3. The potential of the hair follicle to produce hairs

The genetic makeup of the individual matters when it comes to the natural ability or potential of a hair follicle. And there are no external factors that influence this aspect.  

4. The type of transplant sourcing

The type of sourcing is primarily the type of transplant technique. In FUE (follicular unit extraction), tiny punctures are done in the source region to extract the follicular units. On the other hand, in the FUT (follicular unit transplant), a small unit of skin with thousands of hair follicles is stripped off. According to a Healthline article, both of these procedures are permanent. However, surgeons highly regard the FUT hair transplant procedure for its advancements and effectiveness. 

Conclusion

At large, the results of hair transplantation are partly contributed by the factors listed above and partly by the medical advancements occurring in transplantation techniques. So, all that you need for a successful hair transplant is an industry expert and proficient cosmetic surgeon who can guide you on the latest hair loss treatments, transplantation techniques, and their results.     

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