Overview of Hair Transplantation

Hair transplant surgery moves hair follicles from resistant donor areas usually at the back and sides of the scalp to thinning or bald regions such as the frontal hairline temples and crown The principle is that transplanted follicles retain their genetic resistance to hair loss and continue to grow hair long term in the new location Modern techniques focus on follicular units containing one to four hairs to create a natural looking hairline and gradual density

Techniques FUT and FUE

Two primary harvesting methods are used Follicular unit transplantation FUT involves removal of a narrow strip of scalp from the donor area that is then dissected into individual follicular units under magnification leaving a fine linear scar that is usually concealed by surrounding hair Follicular unit extraction FUE harvests individual follicles with tiny punch devices leaving multiple small dot scars rather than a single line FUE can be preferable for patients who prefer short hairstyles while FUT may be more efficient for large sessions The choice depends on donor characteristics goals and surgeon recommendation

Planning and Design

Successful hair transplantation relies heavily on careful planning of hairline shape density distribution and long term progression of hair loss The surgeon evaluates donor supply versus recipient needs takes photographs and may use digital tools to simulate likely outcomes A conservative age appropriate hairline design is emphasised to avoid unnatural appearance later in life especially in younger patients whose pattern of future loss is not fully established

Procedure and Recovery

Hair transplant procedures are usually performed under local anaesthesia with or without mild sedation The session may last several hours depending on graft numbers After implantation small crusts form around grafts and shed over a week to ten days Transplanted hairs often shed in the first month as follicles enter a resting phase then new growth begins over three to four months and continues to thicken for up to one year Patients typically resume office work within several days and follow specific instructions regarding hair washing sun exposure and physical activity during early healing

Why Choose Livasa Hospital for Hair Transplant in Punjab

Livasa Hospital provides hair restoration within a regulated hospital environment ensuring sterile conditions emergency backup and integration with dermatology for medical management of hair loss Surgeon led teams use of magnification attention to hairline artistry and donor preservation principles support durable natural looking results tailored to the individual pattern of alopecia

NAP Contact Details Amritsar Unit

Livasa Hospital Amritsar
Airport Road Amritsar Punjab 143001