Hair transplant surgery time

What Is a Hair Transplant?

It's a type of surgery that moves hair you already have to fill an area with thin or no hair. Doctors have been doing these transplants in the U.S. since the 1950s, but techniques have changed a lot in recent years.

You usually have the procedure in the doctor's office. First, the surgeon cleans your scalp and injects medicine to numb the back of your head. Your doctor will choose one of two methods for the transplant: follicular unit strip surgery (FUSS) or follicular unit extraction (FUE).

With FUSS, the surgeon removes a 6- to 10-inch strip of skin from the back of your head. He sets it aside and sews the scalp closed. This area is immediately hidden by the hair around it.

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Next, the surgeon’s team divides the strip of removed scalp into 500 to 2,000 tiny grafts, each with an individual hair or just a few hairs. The number and type of graft you get depends on your hair type, quality, color, and the size of the area where you’re getting the transplant.

If you’re getting the FUE procedure, the surgeon’s team will shave the back of your scalp. Then, the doctor will remove hair follicles one by one from there. The area heals with small dots, which your existing hair will cover.

After that point, both procedures are the same. After he prepares the grafts, the surgeon cleans and numbs the area where the hair will go, creates holes or slits with a scalpel or needle, and delicately places each graft in one of the holes. He’ll probably get help from other team members to plant the grafts, too.

Depending on the size of the transplant you’re getting, the process will take about 4 to 8 hours. You might need another procedure later on if you continue to lose hair or decide you want thicker hair.

How long does a hair transplant surgery take?

The duration of the Hair Transplant is dependent on multiple factors. Depending on the size of the transplant you're getting, the process will take about 4 to 8 hours. You might need another procedure later on if you continue to losehair or decide you want thicker hair.Namely:

1) The number of grafts being implanted

2) The procedure being followed

The number of grafts being implanted

Grafts or hair roots that are extracted and implanted in a procedure determine the duration of the surgery. Each graft can have 1-5 hair strands. Many clinics use hair and grafts interchangeably which is an unethical practice as each graft can contain 1-5 hair.

The Procedure being followed

Majorly, there are two types of Hair Transplant surgeries. (The other types are variants of these procedures)

FUE: Follicular Unit Extraction, as the name suggests, each hair unit is individually extracted i.e each graft is individually extracted. It is a very labour intensive process and the time of the surgery depends upon the experience of the Hair Transplant Team.

At iraniansurgery, we boast of a highly skilled Hair Transplant Team that can implant upto 3500 hair grafts in 8 hours.

FUT: Follicular Unit Transplant or Strip Hair Transplant, uses a strip of the scalp to extract hair grafts. A strip of the scalp is cut and is handed over to an experienced technician to dissect and separate the hair grafts from. It usually takes 4 to 6 hours.

Below is table that takes into account the procedure and the number of grafts to approximate the surgery time

hair transplant surgery time

1How long does a hair transplant operation take?

How long does a hair transplant procedure take? It depends on the scale of the operation ie how many individual follicles you are having transplanted, but normally about eight hours. FUE transplant recovery is fairly quick because there are no stitches.

2Do hair transplants last a long time?

The good news is that when performed by a trained, experienced hair restoration specialist, a hair transplant procedure can last a lifetime. ... That's why hair transplant surgery is the only permanent solution to hair loss.

3How long does a fut hair transplant take?

4 to 8 hours The FUT method creates an enhanced, natural-looking cosmetic effect, once the hair grows. This process will take 4 to 8 hours of your time depending on the number of grafts to be transplanted.

4Is hair transplant surgery dangerous?

Risks of Transplant Surgery Hair transplantation is generally considered safe, but risks include: Infection. Bleeding and some scarring. Patchy hair growth, which can often be corrected.

5Is 2000 hair grafts alot?

2000-3500 Hair Grafts Hair grafts between 2000 and 3000 are appropriate when the patient has significant hair loss on the sides, frontal or middle scalp and crown of the head. This number of hair grafts is a normal amount needed to restore hair loss and achieve a natural look.

6Can you wear a hat after hair transplant?

It is perfectly safe to start wearing a hat on the first day after your operation. However, as your scalp will be a little tender and the follicles will be in their most delicate state, you will need to put your hat on carefully and gently.

7What is the success rate of hair transplant?

Hair transplants are typically more successful than over-the-counter hair restoration products. But there are some factors to consider: Anywhere from 10 to 80 percent of transplanted hair will fully grow back in an estimated three to four months.

8How can I sleep after hair transplant?

What Should be Done after a Hair Transplant Procedure? To avoid swelling, the patient should sleep with his head elevated in 45 degrees and for three nights after the hair transplant procedure. Do not eat any ice cream or aspirin- stay away from alcoholic drinks from 3 to 5 days after the procedure.

9Can hair transplant be done twice?

Hair Transplants are Not a One Time Procedure The patient's natural, native existing hair will continue to thin and be lost. ... Achieving natural-looking density comes through a second or multiple transplant sessions. The donor area is limited as only 1500-4000 grafts can be harvested safely in single transplant session.

10Can you grow long hair after transplant?

Answer: Yes, it is possible for a patient who had a hair transplant to allow the hair to grow to a length where a ponytail could be worn. The only thing that really determines how long the hair will grow after hair transplantation is how long the patient decides to wait before he or she has a hair cut.

Hair transplant surgery time