Hair transplantation
Androgenetic alopecia, the most common form of hair loss in men, is caused by the effect of male hormones on hair follicle receptors which, mainly due to genetic factors, are particularly sensitive to these hormones. This leads to follicle weakening, progressive hair thinning, and eventually permanent hair loss.
Hair follicles located at the front and top of the scalp are especially sensitive to androgens, while those at the back and sides of the scalp show genetic resistance to these hormones and remain unaffected.
This principle forms the basis of hair transplantation, as hairs taken from the back and sides of the scalp retain their characteristics after being transplanted to the frontal areas and do not fall out.
How is hair transplantation performed?
Hair transplantation involves harvesting hair follicles from areas of stable hair growth, such as the back and sides of the scalp (donor area), and transplanting them into areas experiencing thinning or hair loss, such as the front and top of the scalp (recipient area).
As mentioned above, the transplanted hairs preserve their genetic resistance to androgens and continue to grow permanently.
The follicles can be harvested individually using the FUE technique (Follicular Unit Extraction) or in strips that are later divided into grafts (strip technique). Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of the most appropriate technique is strictly individualized.
The implantation technique is similar in both methods and aims to redistribute available hair follicles in the thinning area in a way that ensures a natural and aesthetically pleasing result.
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