What is Hair Implantation?
A hair implant is a minimally invasive alternative to a surgical hair transplant. Rather than transporting hair follicles from a donor site to a receiver site, a hair implant inserts synthetic hair into the area affected by alopecia. These then blend with one’s natural follicles to create a fuller finish. Candidates who opt for hair implantation don’t suffer from severe alopecia and merely require small patches of skin to be covered. Markedly more affordable than hair transplantation, it is also ideal for those on a budget.
The major advantage of a hair implant is how quickly its results can be seen. Methods of hair transplantation – such as FUT or FUE – may take up to a month to show the slightest signs of hair. With a hair implant, however, the results are seen immediately. You won’t even have to wait to show them off to your friends and family, as a hair implant is a simple outpatient procedure, while a hair transplant requires days in the hospital.
Different Hair Transplant Methods
FUT – Follicular Unit Transplantation
It involves a process of filling transplanted hair in thinning areas of the scalp, by using virtually undetectable incisions. It begins by harvesting a piece of follicle units from a strip situated at the backside of the head. Upon removing a part of the scalp, it is then, each graft is then cleaned and separated, holding different hair strands. Over the past several years, FUT has become a leading form of Hair transplantation.
FUE – Follicular Unit Extraction
The process begins by extracting individual follicular grafts with the use of minimally invasive technology. It creates tiny incisions at the site of each follicle. Typically, the donor site is located at the rear side, as that’s where hair growth is the strongest in comparison to other areas. Our doctor prepares the follicles with the help of a robust and high-powered microscope. This method doesn’t require stitches, which means there is limited visible scarring on the head.
Biofibre Hair Implant
BioFibre hair implant is a safe, minimally invasive alternative to a surgical hair transplant. It is the new generation of biocompatible artificial hair produced with medical grade VI polymers and safe macro-molecular pigments. These hair strands are undetectable to natural hair: it is available in variations of 13 different color + white. It is available in different lengths as 15 cm, 30 cm, 45 cm and different styles as straight, wavy, curly, and afro. Markedly more affordable than hair transplantation, it is also ideal for those on a budget.
Combined Method
Some individuals are at advanced bald stages, where only the rear and sides of the scalp will have tiny hair follicles growing. These individuals will require a massive number of follicular grafts through the hair transplant process to achieve sufficient coverage over their bald region. The notion of FUT and FUE combined came into being because it cannot be acquired by either technique alone. The combination of both methods will result in a high number of grafts, thus placing less strain on the donor area than pushing the limits of a single process.