Assessment of the Quality of Hair Transplant

The principal aim of hair transplantation is satisfaction, and if that remains unaddressed, then every effort of making hair transplantation will be futile. So, we must be very careful about the quality parameters of hair transplantation, which covers the following areas :

• The transplanted grafts should look natural.
• Hair density should be satisfactory.
• Hairline design should be as per choice.
• The transplanted hair must give a maximum coverage to the scalp.
• The post-operative scar (s) should remain undetectable.

Although visible growth can be seen only after 8 to 9 months, it takes almost 15-18 months to get the density of the existing hair. A quality surgery should be such that, not even the hairdresser, close friends or relatives must know that you have had transplantation.

The following parameters can be checked out before surgery, to ensure quality hair transplantation :

• You should be comfortable and conscious during the procedure.
• The operating room must be clean showing overall hygiene.
• Proper utilization of Trichophytic closure technique so that the scar at the donor area is minimized.
• The latest technique that can possibly be used for your benefit is dissection under stereo microscopes; this high-end technique can produce ultra refined follicular units.
• If micro-incisions are made (ranging from less than 0.7 mm to 0.9 mm) in the recipient area, then there are high chances that your transplantation procedure will be satisfactory.
• Sterilization of all the instruments, equipment and anything that can possibly come in contact with your scalp.
• Utilization of HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) technique in the operating room, so that the entry of airborne micro-organisms is restricted.
• The less the usage of anesthetics/ drugs, the more the better.
• The presence of experienced, trained and certified professionals in the team.
• Time required for operating should be as less as possible.

• You must make sure that the actual density (Follicular units per square cm) of the transplanted hair conforms to the previously agreed amount or not.
• Number of grafts used per session and the area of coverage conforms to the previously agreed amount or not.
• You must be free to tell your doctor whether you experienced any pain during the operation or after it.
• You should check out whether the orientation of the newly transplanted hair matches to the original orientation or not.
• You should give preference to minimal dressing.

We believe in strong ethics for the greater good. We welcome you to have a free hair transplant consultation on a one-on-one basis. We would be happy to be a part of your overall confidence and happiness.