Before deciding on hair transplant, you will need to find out how bad your hair loss is. Here is a simple guide.
Thoroughly examine your scalp in a well-lit area. Look for areas where the hair appears thinner or where the scalp is more visible.
Measure the distance between your current hairline and where it used to be.
Move your fingers through the hair at the crown of your head. Notice if there's any thinning or bald patches.
Over a few days, keep track of the number of hairs you lose. It's normal to shed 50-100 strands hair each day. Anything more and you might be experiencing severe hair loss.
Comparing past and present images of your hair can help you gauge the extent of your hair loss.
FUE is one of the more reliable surgical hair procedures patients turn to when topical and oral medications have failed. With FUE, a patient can see long-lasting results.The hair that’s restored typically looks natural because it mimics the natural growth pattern of hair.
FUE is done by taking individual hair follicles out of your skin, most commonly the back or sides of your scalp (known as the “donor site”) and implanting them to a bald or balding part, most commonly the front or top of your head (known as the “recipient site”). This will make the hair in the new area look thicker.
Manual FUE–The Alaxis Difference
Manual follicular unit extraction is considered to be one of the best methods of surgical hair restoration. This manual method causes less trauma to the skin. It is also the technique that requires the highest amount of precision, skill, and artistry. Due to the manual dexterity required, many hair restoration physicians use robotic-assisted technologies. Dr Donald Ng, the founder of Alaxis Medical & Aesthetic Surgery, is one of the few hair transplant practitioners who perform this critical step themselves. The punch size during the graft harvesting is directly related to potential scarring. Through manual control, Dr Ng works to keep the punch size and resultant scarring as small as possible.
Dr Donald Ng is a MOH-accredited General Practitioner with special interest in aesthetic medicine. Dr Donald received his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at National University of Singapore and completed his Diploma in Dermatology and Masters in Practical Dermatology at University of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
While working in a skin clinic with a renowned leading Dermatologist, more than 20 years ago his passion for aesthetic medicine began. Dr Donald has since spent years developing this passion and is a skilled and experienced physician, having worked and trained with prominent doctors in the aesthetic medical arena for the past 20 years. He is considered to be one of the senior aesthetic practitioners. He specialises in achieving a natural rejuvenated look to address hair loss issues, along with facial ageing, skin health and body concerns.
Hair transplants are generally successful procedures. Hair transplantation success is best measured in follicle survival rate, as in how many follicles will take in their new location and start growing hair. When assessing success rates, people should consider that final results may take up to 12 months to show.
At Alaxis Medical, we consistently achieve good results for our clients with a follicle survival rate of over 90% (compared to industry rates that fluctuate between 50-90%). So, over 90% of the follicles implanted into the treatment area continue to grow there for life.
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