Genetic hair loss or Androgenetic Alopecia is one of the most commonly found types of hair loss that most people suffer from, in some form or the other. Also known as pattern baldness, in men, hair loss happens in a well-defined pattern that begins above the temples and recedes to form an “M” shape over time. In some people, the hair also thins at the top of the head (crown) and progresses to either complete or partial baldness. However, in women, the pattern of hair loss differs by becoming thinner all over the head with no receding hairline. Androgenetic Alopecia, when it comes to women, very rarely leads to complete baldness.
As the frequent reason for hair loss, on average, around 50 million men and 30 million in the United States typically suffer from the condition. It can affect a person from as early as the teens and increase with age. There are a variety of environmental and genetic factors that play a role in causing this condition in both men and women. External factors such as stress, pollution, and exposure to the harmful rays of the sun also act as added risk factors that further the condition.
Why Do People Suffer from Hair Fall?
Hair growth under the skin begins in tiny structures called the follicles. Following a hair growth phase of Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen, each strand has a normal growth rate of two to six years. Once fully grown, the hair goes into a resting phase for a few months and eventually falls out. The growth cycle begins again when the follicles begin a new hair growth. The increased levels of Androgens in the hair follicles are often the reason for having thinner and shorter strands of hair in the first place. This also means that once the shedding phase is over, the new hair growth takes a lot of time.
When we speak about Androgenetic Alopecia, specifically, in medical terms, we specially talk about only one gene called the AR. This particular gene is responsible for sending instructions to create a protein called the Androgen Receptor. These receptors allow the body to respond to other hormones in the body, thus causing hair growth. Any variation in the AR gene is known to cause increased activity in the receptors present in the follicles and therefore cause Androgenetic Alopecia.
How can Hair Transplant Surgery help in this Condition?
Most people are conscious about their hair loss and often go into their shells as a cause of low self-esteem. While they start looking for the best solutions to the problem, they come across off-the-counter drugstore products that more often than not give temporary results and several side effects. As a permanent solution to the problem without any side effects, hair transplant surgery has become recently popular all over the world.
As a surgical procedure, through a hair transplant, the surgeon harvests safe donor follicles taken from the back of the head, genetically resistant to balding, and implants them to the recipient site. The technique to be used for the surgery is based on:
- The current condition of the patient
- His balding pattern
- The extent of hair loss
- The results of a computerized software-based Trichoscopy analysis
What are the Types of Hair Transplant Surgery?
The two fundamental types of hair transplant surgery used on patients are – Follicular Unit Transplantation (now known as Linear Excision Method) and Follicular Unit Excision. Each of these techniques has its methods of harvesting, thereby giving them their names.
In the Linear Excision Method, a healthy hair-bearing scalp strip is extracted from the back of the head and the donor area is closed with a Trichofiblic closure, leaving a scar. The strip is taken under a special microscope to be slivered into tiny follicular graft units and transplanted to the recipient or balding site.
In the Follicular Unit Excision method, the follicular grafts are individually and directly extracted from the donor area using a low-torque and low-RPM round punch excision device, leaving no linear scars in the process. To get the best results from the procedure, professionals might also incorporate a PRP (platelet-rich-plasma) holding solution to the method.
At times, depending on the patient’s condition, the surgeons might also combine FUE and FUT to give the best of both worlds to the patients. Other techniques of hair transplant surgery include body hair transplant, special area hair transplant, beard and mustache hair transplant, repair hair transplant, Bio-FUE, and DHI.
Who is the Ideal Candidate for Hair Transplant Surgery?
Even though hair transplant surgery is the ideal solution to Androgenetic Alopecia, not all people are eligible to undergo the same. Visiting professionals with years of experience in the field is the best way to know if you are eligible for the surgery and how it can benefit you. As far as the basics are concerned, if your hair loss is extensive and you don’t have any donor hair as such, the surgery wouldn’t be as successful as it could have been.
People who have fine hair, are young, or have a tight scalp will not get the desired results. The Norwood-Hamilton scale, a few mandatory blood tests, and the Trichoscopy Analysis determines the extent and reason for the hair loss. If you have wavy and coarse hair and a loose scalp, you will receive natural-looking results with side-effect-free quick recovery time. The results of the hair transplant surgery are permanent and have a direct impact on the way you look, so keep in mind that you need to consult experts in the field for the surgery.
If you are looking for the best hair transplant doctor in Faridabad and Gurgaon (Gurugram) for the surgery, you must always look for those who are certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) among other international-boards specializing in the procedure. Two of the most reputable doctors performing this surgery in India at the clinic are Dr. Satya Kumar Saraswat and Dr. Preeti Saraswat, practicing at Twachaa by Saraswat™.
The Doctors at Twachaa by Saraswat™
Dr Satya Kumar Saraswat is an MBBS, M.Ch, MS, and DNB (Plastic Surgery) with a Gold Medal. With over seventeen years of experience in the field; Dr Saraswat practices several set-ups to provide patients with a reformed new look that they desire. His specialization lay in hair restoration techniques and cleft lip & palate surgeries.
Dr Preeti Saraswat is an MBBS with a PGDCC from the University of Greifswald, Germany and is also the Chief Cosmetologist of Saraswat Hospital. She has undergone special training for laser treatments that make her one of the most popular doctors for cosmetic surgeries in India. With a lifetime membership of the Indian Association of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons and is also a member of the Indian Medical Association, ensuring that she stays updated with all the latest developments in cosmetology and laser treatments.
In Summation:
Hair transplant surgery, as a permanent solution to your Androgenetic Alopecia condition, can help if you treat it at the right time by consulting experienced professionals at Twachaa by Saraswat™. In case you want to know about hair transplant surgery, you can get in touch with the experts today. Get in touch with +91-9205252523/ +91-7011960082 or write to info@twachaa.com for more details.