Cases of hair loss among younger people due to frequent dyeing, perms, stress, and other factors are increasing. In particular, younger people who are socially active tend to experience significant appearance-related stress due to hair loss. It is common for them to experience extreme depression, social avoidance, or feelings of frustration that go beyond simple stress. Accordingly, cases of considering treatments such as hairline hair transplant are also showing an upward trend.
What stands out is that as hair loss cases among younger people increase, various questions about hairline hair transplant are also emerging. For example, many people wonder when the right time is to schedule a hairline hair transplant after undergoing cosmetic procedures on the eyes, nose, chest, or contours. This is because, since hair follicles are harvested in a prone position during hair transplant, the surgical areas could be unnecessarily stimulated.
Such concerns are merely unfounded worries, as a hairline hair transplant can be sufficiently performed in a seated position rather than lying face down. Since hair can be transplanted safely and precisely without stimulating the cosmetic surgery areas, it is the common opinion within the academic community that there is no need to set a separate timing. Patient convenience is even high enough that one can use a smartphone while the hair transplant is in progress.
What is more important is whether the hairline hair transplant follows a systematic process and proper aftercare. When performing a hair transplant, hair follicles are commonly harvested from the occipital area, which has less genetic hair loss, and then transplanted into areas such as the frontal area and crown. At this point, it is important to design the hairline to match each individual's scalp characteristics. In addition, follicles should be harvested after checking the scalp condition and the number of follicles needed for the transplant. Furthermore, to minimize damage to the follicles, it is essential to separate them individually before transplanting.
What should be observed most closely is the survival rate. Whether the transplanted follicles settle stably can be said to be the barometer of a successful hair transplant. In order to maintain such stable hair transplant results over a long period, it is important to systematize the entire procedure from follicle harvesting and separation to transplantation. Therefore, you should determine in advance the abundant clinical experience and know-how of the medical staff performing the hair transplant.
Director Yu Hwa-jeong of Modi Hair Plant Clinic explained, "If the procedure is performed in a seated position rather than harvesting follicles while lying face down, hair transplant can be performed even if not much time has passed since cosmetic surgery," adding, "However, if you are considering cosmetic surgery after a hairline hair transplant, you should be aware in advance that it takes 1 year for the hairline hair transplant results to appear stably."
Source: Medical Today │ Published 2020.11.23