Important Questions about Hair Transplants
During the course of our consultations, we have noticed that many patients ask the same questions regarding hair transplants. For your convenience, we have listed the ten most frequently asked and important below. We hope you find the information useful.
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Does the transplanted hair sit securely in the scalp, and does it withstand daily strains such as a washing, combing or swimming etc?
Yes, the 'new hair' is just as strong as the surrounding hair.
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Do visible scars remain?
After the procedure, only a very thin, hardly visible scar remains which is concealed by the hair.
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Does the result look natural, i.e. does the transplanted hair fall in the same direction as the surrounding hair?
Yes, the transplanted hair adjusts to the existing hair.
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Is the procedure painful?
No, by using a local anaesthetic, the patient does not feel anything during the treatment.
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Does the transplanted hair grey at the same rate as the greying hair around it?
Yes, also in this regard the transplanted hair adjusts to the existing hair.
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Is it possible to lose the transplanted hair?
No, the hair sits securely in the scalp and does not fall out.
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Is it possible to perm or colour the hair after the treatment?
Yes, after the treatment you can style and groom your hair as before.
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How soon can the hair be washed again after the procedure? Are special shampoos or hair-care products needed?
The hair can be washed three days after the procedure and no special hair-care products will be required.
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Does the removal of the donor skin from the back of the head and the actual transplant take place at the same time, or are two separate procedures necessary?
Removal of the donor strip and transplantation take place in a single procedure.
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Is the same method employed for men and women?
Yes, the same procedure and techniques are used for both sexes.