Is Long Hair Transplant a Viable Solution to Hair Loss?

Alopecia is a condition that affects a large part of the population, especially when it is genetic. It has thus become pertinent for patients to look for the best solution to the condition that leaves permanent results. As a surgical hair restoration procedure, hair transplant surgery has come a long way in providing patients with their desired results without any side effects. To perform a hair transplant surgery, one needs to shave a part of their head (donor area) which not all people are comfortable with. So, today, let’s talk a look at how long hair transplant surgery can be beneficial in such scenarios. 

Innovative Techniques Used in Hair Transplantation

Hair transplant is typically performed in two techniques – FUE (Follicular Unit Excision) and the Linear Excision Method (FUT), the difference between these procedures lay in the style of extraction. Now, in the FUE technique, the donor hair follicles are individually extracted from the safe area directly using a specialized low-RPM low-torque round punch excision device. These follicles are then placed in the area to be treated with an implanter machine. 

To perform this surgery, the patient needs to have his or her head shaved since the extraction and implantation of short hair follicles are easier than that of long hair. However, with the recent developments in the field of science, a modern instrument that can facilitate the transplant without shaving the hair on the donor area has been introduced. This procedure is performed at a specialized non-shaven hair transplant clinic. In India, you can consult the professionals at Twachaa by Saraswat to see if you’re eligible for the surgery.

How is Hair Transplant Performed with Long Hair?

When it comes to transplants with long hair, professionals can transfer the follicles together with the shaft while maintaining the approximate length of around 5cm through the FUE technique without shaving off the donor area. The difference between traditional surgery and long hair transplant lies in 2 fundamental aspects:

1. Instruments: In this surgery, a low-torque low-RPM FUE punch device is used to extract the long hair strands from the donor area and then implant them to the recipient zone without getting tangled.
2. Expertise: Since this is a precise form of surgery, it requires detailed and more careful work. Thus, you should always get in touch with experienced doctors for the surgery so that you get the most natural-looking results without affecting the surrounding hair.

Advantages of Long Hair Transplant

Getting a long hair transplant surgery done is more appealing to patients rather than a traditional one because this way, they don’t have to change their look or shave, thereby ensuring that no one understands that they have had surgery in the first place. Some of the most common benefits that attract patients to a long hair transplant surgery include:

1. No visible scars in the donor area because they’re hidden under the long hair around the extractions. 
2. Immediately visible results after the surgery. 
3. Patients can notice a greater density of hair the day after the procedure, and no scabs can be seen from the naked eye. 

Recovery from the Surgery

The recovery from a long hair transplant will be the same as the recovery from the FUE procedure. In a few weeks, the patient will face a period of shock loss or shedding when the follicles pass from the Anagen phase to the Telogen phase to restart the growth cycle. Following this, the normal hair growth will commence, and the patients see natural-looking permanent results without any side effects. 

Why Contact ABHRS Certified Experts for the Long Hair Transplant Surgery?

Twachaa by Saraswat is one of the most reputable long hair transplant clinics in India. This centre is led by a team of world-renowned international board-certified surgeons who have more than 17 years of experience in plastic, cosmetic, and aesthetic surgeries.

As the Medical Director of the clinic, Dr Satya Saraswat is an MBBS with an MS, M.Ch, and DNB in Plastic Surgery. He has been honoured with a Gold Medal for his outstanding achievements in the field of medicine. He specializes in cleft lip, palate, and hair restoration surgeries and is also a member of several international boards.

Dr Preeti Saraswat is an MBBS with a PGDCC degree from the University of Greifswald, Germany. She is a diplomate of ABHRS and a lifetime member of ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery) with 7+ years of experience in providing hair transplant surgeries to patients. She is known for the scalp micropigmentation treatments that she has been rendering to her patients over the years. She is also a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM).  

Conclusion: Long hair transplant can be considered as one of the most pathbreaking treatments for patients suffering from hair thinning who don’t want to shave their hair for the surgery and see immediate results. Twachaa by Saraswat is known to provide customized treatment plans for every patient based on their requirements to ensure the best results. For more information, feel free to get in touch.