Cases of hair loss among younger people caused by frequent dyeing, perms, and stress are increasing. Younger people who are socially active in particular tend to experience considerable stress about their appearance due to hair loss. Beyond simple stress, it is also common to experience extreme depression, avoidance of social contact, or feelings of frustration. Accordingly, the number of people considering treatments such as hairline hair transplants is also on the rise.
Notably, as cases of hair loss among younger people increase, various questions about hairline hair transplants are also emerging. For example, many people wonder when they should schedule a hairline hair transplant after undergoing cosmetic surgery on the eyes, nose, chest, or facial contours. This is because hair follicles are harvested in a face-down position during a hair transplant, which may place unnecessary stimulation on the surgical site.
Such concerns are unnecessary, as a hairline hair transplant can be performed adequately in a seated position rather than lying face down. It is a shared view within the field that, since hair can be transplanted safely and accurately without stimulating the cosmetic surgery site, there is no need to set a separate waiting period. Patient convenience is such that one can even use a smartphone while the hair transplant is in progress.
What matters more is a systematic hairline hair transplant process and proper aftercare. In a hair transplant, follicles are commonly harvested from the occipital area, which is less affected by genetic hair loss, and then transplanted into areas such as the frontal region and the crown. At this stage, it is important to design the hairline to suit each individual's scalp characteristics. In addition, follicles should be harvested after checking the condition of the scalp and the number of follicles required for transplantation. Furthermore, it is essential to separate the follicles individually before transplanting them in order to minimize follicle damage.
The point deserving the closest attention is the survival rate. How stably the transplanted follicles settle in can be considered the barometer of a successful hair transplant. To maintain stable hair transplant results over a long period in this way, it is important to systematize the entire procedure, from follicle harvesting and separation to transplantation. Therefore, one should look into the abundant clinical experience and know-how of the medical staff performing the hair transplant in advance.
Director Yoo Hwa-jung of Modi Hair Plant Clinic explained, "When follicles are harvested in a seated position rather than face down, a 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 one year for the results of a hairline hair transplant to appear stably."
Source: Medical Today │ Published 2020.11.23