If one is planning to have a hair transplantation procedure, however, it is important to be realistic. Balding is a progressive phenomenon. If treatment is started early, before the genetically determined extent of balding is reached, then further procedures are likely to be needed and should be planned for. Likewise, if severe balding is present, there may not be enough donor hair to be transplanted to recreate adequate density over a large area. It is these factors, amongst others, which make it important for anyone considering hair transplant surgery to meet with the doctor who will be performing the operation and following up the patient for many years after.When well planned and skillfully executed, hair transplantation can yield remarkable results, transforming not only how a man looks but also how he feels about himself and interacts with society. Hair restoration surgery is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures for men in the United States and is becoming more and more popular all over the world. If losing your hair bothers you, a permanent solution is available!
The Procedure The surgery is performed under a light sedation so there is no discomfort. Local anesthetic is infiltrated, a strip of hair bearing scalp is removed from the back of the head and the wound is sutured. The individual hairs and follicular units are then carefully dissected by the team so that the roots are not damaged. Fluid with adrenaline and xilocaine is injected into the recipient sites and the hairs are then implanted using microsurgical incisions. This is a very precise and time consuming procedure. Care is taken to create a natural hairline. The duration of the operation varies from two to five hours depending on the extent of the area to be grafted.
Planning your surgery
During your consultation with Dr. Ahmed you will be given pre-operative advice and post-operative instructions for care of the grafts. It is important to follow these. You will also be given guidelines on drinking, smoking and taking or avoiding certain medications. Although the procedure will not take all day, you should keep the day of surgery free of other commitments.
Why choose Dr. Ahmed?
Dr. Ahmed is a fully qualified hair transplant surgeon with 12 years experience in this particular field. He has a specific interest in the field of hair restoration and performs hair transplantation on a regular basis. The initial consultation and assessment is directly with him, not a cosmetic advisor, and he will go trough the entire process personally. More importantly, the surgery is performed by him rather than a technician. The difference is that we are not a large hair restoration company. We usually perform one patient per day.
All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk
The procedure is extremely safe but the risks that can occur will be discussed at the initial consultation. This is why a thorough discussion with Dr. Ahmed is so important. Balding is progressive by definition and it is necessary to plan for future hair loss. Many men have been disappointed by overzealous procedures at an early stage of balding, which can be difficult to correct in later years. The doctor will help you set realistic and achievable goals for your hair restoration journey.
- The Procedure
- Planning your surgery
- Why choose Dr. Ahmed?
- All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk
The Procedure The surgery is performed under a light sedation so there is no discomfort. Local anesthetic is infiltrated, a strip of hair bearing scalp is removed from the back of the head and the wound is sutured. The individual hairs and follicular units are then carefully dissected by the team so that the roots are not damaged. Fluid with adrenaline and xilocaine is injected into the recipient sites and the hairs are then implanted using microsurgical incisions. This is a very precise and time consuming procedure. Care is taken to create a natural hairline. The duration of the operation varies from two to five hours depending on the extent of the area to be grafted.
Planning your surgery
During your consultation with Dr. Ahmed you will be given pre-operative advice and post-operative instructions for care of the grafts. It is important to follow these. You will also be given guidelines on drinking, smoking and taking or avoiding certain medications. Although the procedure will not take all day, you should keep the day of surgery free of other commitments.
Why choose Dr. Ahmed?
Dr. Ahmed is a fully qualified hair transplant surgeon with 12 years experience in this particular field. He has a specific interest in the field of hair restoration and performs hair transplantation on a regular basis. The initial consultation and assessment is directly with him, not a cosmetic advisor, and he will go trough the entire process personally. More importantly, the surgery is performed by him rather than a technician. The difference is that we are not a large hair restoration company. We usually perform one patient per day.
All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk
The procedure is extremely safe but the risks that can occur will be discussed at the initial consultation. This is why a thorough discussion with Dr. Ahmed is so important. Balding is progressive by definition and it is necessary to plan for future hair loss. Many men have been disappointed by overzealous procedures at an early stage of balding, which can be difficult to correct in later years. The doctor will help you set realistic and achievable goals for your hair restoration journey.
