Hair loss is a problem that never stops. It is progressive, and once you start having it, it may never stop till the end of your life. The best solution, in this case, is a hair transplant. People have different kinds of hair, some have silky, some have wavy, and some have curly hair. In this article, we will talk about textured hair transplants.
Compared to other hair transplants, a textured hair transplant is a bit of a complex job. It needs extra artistry and experience to handle them.
What do you mean by textured hair?
Curly, coarse, and thick hair is known as textured hair. It requires a lot of experience and the use of the latest techniques. Dealing with them is also a difficult job.
While having a hair transplant, make sure that you have it from a professional because they won’t mess up your hair, and you don’t need to go to a professional for a re-transplant.
Textured hair transplant
Textured hair transplant is used to control hair loss, cover the bald areas of your scalp, cover up the front hairline and it is used to treat alopecia. The transplant uses follicular unit extraction (FUE), to deal with these issues.
Textured hair may look strong, but in reality, they are more delicate and fragile than other types of hair. Though fine hair may also have light curls and waves. So, handling these kinds is also a challenge.
What is the procedure to restore textured hair?
FUE
Textured hair transplant uses FUE hair restoration. It is done by taking out the healthy hair follicles from the back of your head, known as the donor zone. The extracted hair follicles from the donor zone are then implanted into the area which is under treatment.
Does the procedure cause pain?
Your surgeon will give you local anesthesia to numb the pain during the process. After the procedure, you may experience a little pain or swelling for which your doctor will prescribe you some medicines.
The recovery takes 3 days. To get full results it is important to follow the instructions of your doctor.
FUT
Your doctor may suggest follicular unit transplantation for a more natural-looking outcome. In which strip from the head is cut and hair follicles from it extracted and transplanted to the area which is under treatment. The procedure may leave a linear scar as it involves cutting, etc.
Microsurgical techniques may be used to bring better and more realistic results.
Does it hurt?
The procedure will be done under local anesthesia, which will numb the feeling of pain. The doctor will prescribe some pain killers and other medications to deal with the pain afterward.
What is the cost of a textured hair transplant?
The cost of a textured hair transplant depends upon the following factors. Let’s check them out:
- Depends upon the advancement of hair loss.
- How much area is needed to get covered in the transplant?
- What type of textured hair do you have? (Curly, wavy, or coarse).
- How many hair grafts are needed to cover the area.
- Some other factors may include the reputation of the clinic or surgeon you are choosing to get your hair transplant done.
Conclusion
Textured hair transplant is a complex job. Textured hair may look strong but while dealing with them in a hair transplant they are more fragile and delicate than the other hair type. Follicular unit transplantation (FUE) is mostly used in this procedure. But in some cases, the doctor may also suggest Follicular unit transplantation (FUT). The blog will help guide you about textured hair transplants in detail.
