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Frequently asked questions
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Among users and patients who want to undergo a hair transplant, some questions frequently arise that we pose below. So, if you have any questions, perhaps you can find the answer here.
What type of alopecia is susceptible to receiving a hair transplant?
- In most cases, this treatment is recommended for androgenic alopecia, regardless of age, being more frequent after 30 years. However, it is necessary to evaluate each particular case because hair transplant can be performed in other types of alopecia.
Can anyone with hair undergo a hair transplant?
- Hair transplant, in most cases, is recommended for androgenic alopecia, regardless of age, being more frequent after 30 years. It is important that the alopecia is stabilized. It must also be taken into account that the patient's donor area is adequate.
How do I know if I can have a hair transplant?
- An assessment by a team of experts is necessary. At Insparya we carry out free diagnostic consultations in our clinics or video calls in which our medical team assesses the case of each patient. You can book your free consultation by calling 900 696 020.
Is hair transplant only for men?
- No, in fact, around 10% of our patients are women.
Is hair transplant a safe procedure?
- Yes, it is a very safe technique since it is performed under local anesthesia and it is a very simple procedure for the patient.
Do I have to stop drinking alcohol and smoking before a hair transplant?
- To avoid complications in the event of any bleeding, it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption also a few days before any surgical intervention. Although it is a surgery that only requires local anesthesia, for hair grafting it is advisable to stop smoking at least a week or two beforehand.
Are there different transplant techniques?
- There are different techniques available on the market, but today the most used is the FUE technique. It is a practically painless technique and this is one of the reasons why it has prevailed over time in recent years. Other capillary microtransplantation techniques are more painful, leave many more scars and do not allow the extraction of such a high number of follicular units.
How long does the operation take and how long does it take to recover-down?
- The operation lasts approximately 6 hours and is divided into the extraction phase in the morning, a lunch break and the implantation phase in the afternoon. The patient will have to rest and follow specific care during the 4 days after the intervention.
How and who performs the drawing of the hairline in hair transplantation?
- It is performed by the medical team according to the age, features and tastes of the patient.
What does a hair transplant consist of?
- Hair transplant is an outpatient intervention in which enough follicular units are taken from the donor area (occipital and lateral) to the alopecic areas (front and top of the head). Also, it is possible to recover the lost hairline.
Does the transplanted hair fall out?
- The loss of transplanted hair usually occurs from the 3rd to 4th week, which means that, approximately 2 months after the transplant, the patient will look similar to how he/she was before the transplant. From this moment, the transplanted follicular units begin to produce new hair.
Does a hair transplant hurt?
- We use local anesthesia, so sensitivity is minimal.
Is the donor area damaged after the transplant?
- No, because it is done by microsurgery and leaves no scars or marks.
How many incisions and how many hairs are usually transplanted in the entrance area to recover the area?
- There is no exact number of incisions / hairs that are transplanted as it will vary with each patient. Normal is 1,200 - 1,500 follicular units (1,200 - 1,500 incisions). A follicular unit is implanted in each incision and in each follicular unit there are an average of 2.5 hairs. Therefore, we would be talking about the implementation of 3,000 - 3,750 UF.
When can the shedding effect appear after a hair transplant and how long does it last?
- The fall can occur between the third and fourth week after the intervention. But don't be alarmed, from the second or third month the general appearance of your hair and its quantity will improve remarkably.
Is there a risk of rejection in a hair transplant?
- Hair transplant is a completely safe and reliable procedure. When extracting the follicular units from a donor area of the patient himself, the risk of rejection is non-existent.
Does the follicular unit that is removed grow back?
- Once the follicular unit is removed, the hair will not grow in that same place, but in the place where it is implanted.
Is it necessary to do any examination prior to the intervention?
- Yes, prior evaluation by our doctors will be necessary to assess the hair situation in a personalized way.
What is the best date to perform a hair transplant?
- When the patient has the four days following the intervention free to continue recovery care.
Is the intervention carried out entirely in the Insparya clinics?
- Yes, our clinics are fully prepared to perform the interventions.
How many days do I need to be off?
- It is a minimally invasive intervention, which will not make it impossible for them to carry out their normal life. It is always recommended that the first 4 days be at rest for the proper implantation of the hair follicles.
How can I sleep the days after if I can't support the receiving area?
- It should rest in a position of about 45º without the receiving area rubbing against anything.
Do I have to go shaved or do they shave me at the clinic?
- Our medical team will do it.
Is it necessary to shave completely?
- If you do not need to extract and implant many follicular units, it will not be necessary.
How should you wash your head after a transplant?
- The first washing is done on the fourth day after transplanting. Usually, the first washing is done in our clinics by the medical team, but if you prefer, we can send you a video to do it at home.
When do the scabs fall off?
- The scabs finish falling 7-10 days after the transplant.
When does the swelling of anesthesia in the face go down?
- It can last up to 7 days after the intervention, it is a normal side effect that does not endanger the transplanted hair.
Can someone donate my hair?
- No. The transplant must be done with your own hair to prevent the body from rejecting it.
Can I have a transplant with hair from other areas of the body?
- It is not recommended for aesthetic reasons, since the hair on the body is different from that on the scalp, beard or eyebrows.
At what age is it recommended to have a hair transplant?
- There is no specific age to have a hair graft.
If you catch gray hair, will you leave me with gray hair?
- Most likely, gray hair will remain gray.
When will I be able to sunbathe?
- With sun protection from 15 days. And without it when the hair has grown enough to cover the scalp.
When will I be able to play sports again?
- You should not do any exercise that involves effort for 15 days after the intervention.
When can I have sexual intercourse without limitations after a hair transplant?
- To avoid unnecessary risks, it is advisable to wait 8 to 10 days to have sexual intercourse without postural limitations or physical effort after the hair transplant, just as for practicing sports. The care with the rubbing of the recipient area is maintained until the first month.
When will I be able to wear a helmet or cap?
- From 8 days post-transplant, but with caution, and freely from the first month.
Can I swim in a pool or in the sea after a hair transplant?
- You will have to spend 7 days post-transplant to bathe in the sea and 15 days in the pool.
Does dye damage transplanted hair?
- Not if quality products are used and without too many chemicals. If you use low-quality products, they can damage both the grafted and the native hair. As a recommendation, do not apply products to your hair until a month after the operation.
When to cut and style the hair for the first time after a graft?
- It is recommended to wait at least a month for the first haircut. 3 months you have to avoid razors and blades, because they can damage the scalp and even pull out a follicle. After the first 6 months, the hair will be strong and consolidated enough for you to brush it safely.
Is it necessary to take any drug for life to maintain the transplanted hair?
- No, because it is a hair genetically predisposed not to fall out.
When will the results be seen?
- The first results will begin to be noticed after 4-6 months. The most definitive results after approximately one year or 18 months.
What is the success rate of a hair transplant?
- 99% of our patients are satisfied with the result of their hair transplant.
In a few years, what will I look like?
- It will have a practically definitive appearance a year and a half after the transplant, therefore, after several years the transplant will be fully established.
Is it necessary to do a treatment before the hair transplant to prepare the scalp?
- No, it is not necessary to perform a treatment to prepare. Although they are a magnificent postoperative complement.
What to do to preserve the native hair?
- Hair treatments are used such as: hair mesotherapy or PRP, among others.
Are hair treatments the better option than drugs like Finasteride, Dutasteride or Minoxidil?
- Yes, because although both offer benefits, the treatments have virtually no side effects.
Is it necessary to carry out treatments so that the transplanted hair does not fall out again?
- It is not mandatory, but if the treatments are carried out in addition to the transplant, results can be obtained more quickly and at the same time the improvement of the native hair (if you still have it) can be achieved.
Can transplanted hair be blow-dried?
- Yes, but you should not do it until a month has passed after the operation. It is your hair and you can dry it just like the non-transplanted hair. Always better keeping 15cm away and with cold or warm air.
What guarantees does Insparya give the patient about the transplant?
- We always reflect the number of follicular units that we are going to implant in writing, a count of the follicular units is done manually and the best guarantee is the subsequent follow-up of the transplant to see that the growth of the new hair is adequate.