Hair loss, once regarded as a concern exclusive to middle-aged men, has become a major source of worry not only for women but also for younger people in their 20s and 30s.
While genetics was once the main cause of hair loss, more people have recently been reporting hair loss symptoms due to a variety of external and environmental factors such as pregnancy and childbirth, hair dyeing, and stress.
Reflecting this, the related market—from anti-hair-loss shampoos to nutritional supplements and treatment devices—has also been growing significantly. In particular, a growing number of people are considering medical procedures such as hair transplants to fundamentally improve their hair loss symptoms.
A hair transplant is a method of transplanting healthy hair from the back of the head to areas affected by hair loss. Among these methods, non-incision hair transplant harvests only the necessary hair follicles one by one without an incision at the back of the head, so there is almost no pain, and because no scalpel is used, it is characterized by leaving no scar after surgery.
This is performed by harvesting hair follicles with a special punch 0.9mm or less in diameter. Many patients worry that hair density at the back of the head will decrease with a non-incision hair transplant; however, when a small special punch 0.9mm or less in diameter is used, adjacent hair follicles are not damaged during the harvesting process, allowing patients to undergo non-incision hair transplant surgery with peace of mind, without worrying about accompanying hair shedding at the back of the head or reduced hair density.
However, as with any condition, a more satisfactory result can be expected only when treatment is tailored to the exact cause and symptoms. If an excessive hair transplant is forced, it may produce unsatisfactory results, such as low hair density causing the scalp to show through excessively, or an unnatural appearance due to a hairline design that was not carefully considered.
Director Yoo Hwa-jung of Modi Hair Plant advised, "As demand for hair transplants has recently increased, cases of revision surgery are also increasing, so caution is needed." She added, "Because hair transplant revision surgery is more difficult than the first surgery, it is important to choose a clinic with extensive clinical experience and know-how. Also, if continuing hair loss symptoms after the first surgery are left untreated, the amount of hair that needs to be transplanted also increases, so it is advisable to find an appropriate treatment early and address the problem."
In particular, non-incision hair transplant is drawing attention as a suitable method for hair transplant revision surgery, where the incision method cannot be performed after multiple hair transplants. In hair transplant revision surgery, it is important to consider not just a temporary survival rate, but a survival rate that is maintained permanently. In addition, through sufficient consultation with the medical team, a surgical plan should be established that takes into account both the individual's needs and the medical team's opinion on the hairline that suits the patient.
Furthermore, to prevent revision surgery from leading to yet another revision, systematic aftercare following surgery is more important than anything else. Accordingly, patients should make consistent efforts to strengthen hair density by making use of the clinic's aftercare system, faithfully following the care instructions given by the clinic, and undergoing regular check-ups.
Source: Segye Biz │ Published 2021.05.11