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A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that aims to combat hair loss or baldness by transplanting hair follicles from a part of the body called the ‘donor area’ to bald or balding areas of the scalp called the ‘recipient area’. This procedure is often used to treat androgenetic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern hair loss, but can also be used for other forms of hair loss.
Hair transplants are mainly performed using two techniques: Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), in which a strip of skin is taken from the back of the head and divided into smaller units for transplantation, and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), in which individual hair follicles are extracted directly from the scalp and transplanted into bald areas. Both methods aim to achieve natural hair growth on the treated areas, but differ in their approach and scarring.
Both procedures aim to achieve natural-looking hair growth on previously bald areas. The main difference between the two methods lies in the way the hair follicles are harvested, which results in different scarring and healing processes.
The decision to undergo a hair transplant should be made carefully and requires a thorough consultation with a qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to evaluate the best options based on the individual’s hair loss pattern, donor area hair density and personal expectations.
Related terms: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) / Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
