Definition and objectives

In 9 out of 10 cases, hair loss tends to be a genetic predisposition. Stress further accentuates this phenomenon as it leads to changes in testosterone levels. Not all hair has the same resistance and this is why hair on the crown of the head tends not to fall out.

Microtransplantation takes living hairs from denser areas of the crown towards areas with less hair using follicular micrografts. Hair is selected in such a way that the thinnest hair is reserved for the most sensitive area. This technique does not involve the risk of rejection (contrary to implantation of synthetic hair).

In general, hair loss tends to affect men and women approaching their forties.

Prior to surgery

For a few days before surgery, the patient must avoid taking aspirin and drinking tea and coffee for several days prior to surgery.

The surgeon must be informed of the patient’s family and medical and surgical history. Hair loss history is also of interest to the surgeon who decides which treatment is suitable as a function of the patient’s age and degree of hair loss.

The quote given therefore varies as a function of:

- the area to be implanted and number of sessions (defined as a function of the degree of hair loss and its likely progression),

- hair colour and thickness,

- straight, wavy or curly hair,

- length and hairstyle,

- suppleness and density of the donor zone,

- priorities decided by the patient which range from subtle regrowth to rapid recovery of hair volume.

It should be pointed out that the treatment plan is a long term one.

Local anaesthesia is used and the patient does not have to fast.