Hair replacement surgically in Pakistan is an invasive method in which hairs are replaced in the balding spots using surgical methods. Hairs are one of the major traits that one notices by looking at a person in a glance. They are important both, cosmetically and in building a firm image of a person’s personality. Baldness leads to stress and a feeling of complexion. There are various causes baldness including androgenetic alopecia, trichotillomania, genetic, chemotherapy, medications, nutritional deficiencies and stress. Hair loss can also occur as a result of improper care. There are a number of ways by which hair replacement is done surgically. The cost of each procedure varies depending upon various factors; mainly the number of grafts intended to be transplanted. Most of these techniques involves transplant of follicles from some other part of scalp or body to the recipient’s area. The most common techniques involve the Follicular unit transplant FUT, follicular unit extraction FUE, ARTAS robotic hair transplant, Direct hair implantation DHI, body BHT and the stem cell transplant. The selection of technique is made after detailed consultation with a well experienced and skilled specialist.
Most popular surgical hair replacement method in Pakistan – F.U.E.
FUE is the most common method of performing a follicle transfer surgically. This technique has been employed in a number of countries especially Turkey and Pakistan. It involves the extraction of follicles that can act as growth units which when transferred to the recipient’s area, act as pioneers for new strand development. The hairs are extracted from the area rich in hair growth and this area is called as donor area. Donor area can be any part of the body rich in hair growth such as beard, chest, arms and thighs. The surgeon usually applies local anesthesia before performing hair replacement surgically. Individual follicles are removed from the donor area and they are kept in adequate environment necessary to keep the follicles alive until harvesting is performed. The follicles are then transplanted in the recipients’ area. The follicles fall in a few weeks and new hairs grow back in almost 8 weeks. The average cost for FUE hair transplant ranges from 60,000 to 120,000 Pak Rupees however the cost may varies depending upon the number of hairs to be transplanted. There is no formation of scar and this is the main advantage of this technique. This method is useful for treating male pattern baldness and bald spots.
FUT hair replacement surgical method
Hair transfer surgically can also be performed by FUT technique. Follicular unit transplantation or follicular unit strip surgery is a more conventional procedure, however, this is not performed at that larger scale as FUE hair transplant because it leaves a scar behind which takes months to heal. This surgery is performed in the same way but a strip of follicles is transferred instead of individual follicles. The strip is usually taken from the back of head and transplanted in the area having thinning or hair fall. Hair transfer surgically can also be performed on eyebrows using the FUT technique. The cost ranges from 50000 to 150,000 Pak Rupees depending upon the number of follicles transplanted. Newer advances in this procedure has led to the development of a more appropriate technique with fewer number of side effects. MFUT is microscopic follicular unit transplantation technique in which the follicles are separated from the strip and viewed under a microscope. The grafts are then separated out under the microscope and implanted in the bald area. Using this procedure, reduces the chances of infections. It has been used to treat receding hairline.
ARTAS robotic hair transplant technique is the least invasive technique for performing hair transfer surgically. It uses a robotic arm for calculation of hair density, predictions of number of hairs needed to be transferred, determination of healthy hairs that can initiate hair growth in balding area and extraction of hair follicles. Hair implantation is also performed by the robotic arm in clinics who have advanced machinery. After the procedure, the doctor can make amendments as he wants, according to the desire of patient. This technique has been adopted on a rapid scale all over the world because the chances of errors are less. The computer can give a predictor image of how the patient will look after hair transfer surgically. This helps the patient in choosing his most desirable hairline. However, the skill of doctor I required in operating the robotic arm. Most of the developing countries lack the machinery needed to perform the process. It costs around $18000. This cannot be operated on the patients who have a limited number of donor sites. It is a fully automated technique, and can be compared to neograft semi-automated system that uses a pneumatic pressure power machine wand to extract hairs from donor area.
DHI – Direct hair implant surgical hair replacement technique
Another procedure by which hairs are transferred surgically include direct hair transplant DHI. It is the modified version of FUE. In this technique, the hairs are extracted, incisions are made and hairs are harvested at the same time. The prime benefit of this technique is that it can be performed on the people who have their hair color light and close to the skin. The other procedures do not include this advantage. The cost ranges between $3500 to $13000. Body hair transplant is another technique to transfer hair surgically. This procedure is preferred for the people who have a limited number of donor sites. New advances have been made in the field. Stem cell hair loss treatment is an emerging technique that uses the stem cell suspension. This suspension is injected into the scalp. Stem cell are the cells of the body that can grow into specific cells. When injected in the scalp, they develop into hair follicles promoting hair growth. Any of the above technique can be chosen by a dermatologist to perform hair transplant depending upon various factors such as availability of the donor sites, number of hairs to be transplanted and the medical history of the patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best specialist hair replacement surgically in Pakistan?
Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry is the top surgeon who can perform hair replacement surgery through various techniques in Pakistan.
What is the best technique for hair replacement surgically in Pakistan?
The best and most advanced technique is F.U.E.-follicular unit extraction – it is stitches free and no linear scar.
How to get an appointment from the top hair doctor in Pakistan?
To get an appointment you may call or WhatsApp +92-333-430-9999