Hair transplantation

Almost every second man suffers from severe hair loss. In 95 percent of cases, this is known as androgenetic alopecia, which is hereditary. This form of hair loss can occur at a very young age and is best treated permanently with a hair transplant.

Male alopecia usually occurs in patterns. It can be divided into 7 phases using the Norwood-Hamilton pattern. With this scheme, we can assess how far your hair loss has progressed during the hair analysis.

Before the hair transplant

What should be considered before a hair transplant?

It usually makes sense to let the hair grow a little longer before the transplant. Possible traces of the operation can be easily concealed in this way.

To ensure that your hair transplant is not negatively affected, you should refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages for at least one week before the treatment. You should also stop smoking at least 3 days before the procedure. We will also give you other important behavioural tips, including temporarily avoiding certain medications.

On the day of the treatment, it is best to wash your hair and choose a comfortable top with a zipper or buttons that you will not have to take off over your head later. We also recommend that you eat a light meal before the procedure. However, drinks containing tein and caffeine should not be consumed.

Can a hair transplant be performed without shaving beforehand?

Hair transplantation without prior shaving is entirely possible, especially for smaller procedures. For the FUE method (Follicular Unit Extraction), in which individual hair follicles are extracted, it is necessary to shave the donor area in order to precisely extract the hair follicles. However, the recipient area, where the hair is transplanted, does not always have to be completely shaved. Partial shaves are possible here in order to meet the aesthetic needs of the patient. Whether shaving is necessary depends on the individual circumstances and will be discussed during the consultation.

Are there alternative treatments to hair transplantation?

For patients who do not have enough donor material for a hair transplant, or for those who have already undergone a transplant and do not wish to undergo further procedures, we offer scalp pigmentation as an alternative. This treatment method achieves amazing optical effects and is ideal for simulating the appearance of full hair.

Hair transplant procedure for men

Before a scalp hair transplant can even be performed, we carry out a comprehensive hair consultation with our patients as well as a detailed medical history and medical examination. We then plan the redistribution of hair precisely in order to make the best possible use of the limited hair available. Among other things, we determine the number of grafts (hair follicle groups) as well as the recipient and donor area.

Important: If you are being treated at another clinic, make sure that all these preparatory measures are carried out in full. If this is not the case, we recommend that you obtain a second opinion from us.

On the day of the procedure, your surgeon will explain the exact steps and answer any questions you may have. We also take photos of the initial situation for a before-and-after comparison. We then mark the area from which the hair is to be removed and shave it if necessary. For a pain-free and relaxed treatment, we will give you a local anaesthetic and, if you wish, a mild sedative.

Regardless of the method (FUT technique or FUE technique), we usually remove the hair follicles from the crown area at the back of the head and prepare them for transplantation. In order to insert the individual or bundled hair follicles into the bald areas, we make tiny incisions in the skin that are barely visible after the healing phase.

When inserting the grafts, we pay close attention to the distribution of the hair and the direction of growth so that the follicles grow well and can adapt optimally to their new environment. In a healthy scalp, up to 98 percent of the transplanted grafts can grow.

After the hair transplant, we will give you a medical head wash and a sterile cover for the treated area. Before we discharge you home, you will have the opportunity to recover a little from the procedure.

Beard hair transplant

Many men today like to wear beards again - not least because facial hair is seen as a sign of masculinity and self-confidence. However, some suffer from weak, patchy beard growth. The causes of this vary and can be attributed to hormonal disorders, genetic predisposition, acne scars or injuries. In such cases, a beard hair transplant offers a permanent solution that can be used to fill in bald patches.

As with a hair transplant, the hair follicles are usually removed from the back of the head and transplanted to the beardless area. We can even use donor hair in scarred areas so that we can optimally conceal your scars. As soon as the beard hair has grown into its new location, it remains in the recipient area for the long term and looks completely natural.

As not so many grafts are usually required in the face, the FUE technique is mainly used for beard hair transplants.

Hair loss in women is viewed and treated differently to that of men, which is often due to gender-specific causes. Although the main reason for female hair loss is the same as for men, namely genetic alopecia, women lose their hair either diffusely, on the crown of the head or above the ears. This pathological hair loss also leads to a receding hairline and a high forehead.

To assess hair loss in women, we use the Ludwig scheme. With this, we can divide female hair loss into 3 degrees of severity.

However, an overly high forehead or receding hairline are not always due to alopecia; they can also be present from birth and cause women considerable stress even in adolescence. Only a permanent hair transplant can help here.

However, those suffering from early-stage androgenetic alopecia can counteract their hair loss with scalp or hair treatments. At our AEZ hair, we offer two effective treatments for hair preservation: PRP treatment and mesotherapy.  

Other causes of female hair loss can also be illnesses or hormonal fluctuations. In such cases, other treatments can usually help. It is therefore essential for successful treatment to seek advice from one of our hair specialists in order to get to the bottom of the cause in good time. Make an appointment now - we will be happy to help you!

Hair transplant procedure for women

The hair transplant procedure for women hardly differs from that for men. Depending on the size of the recipient area, we also use either the FUE method or the FUT method for women. Which of the two methods is used always depends on the personal requirements and the number of follicular units needed.

If a scalp hair redistribution is the optimal treatment for you and you have decided on the procedure after a successful personal consultation and diagnosis at AEZ hair, precise planning will take place. Among other things, the required transplants are calculated and the donor and recipient areas are determined.

For women, we can take grafts from the entire back of the head. These hairs are the most resistant and are normally immune to hair loss. In addition, they usually remain permanently in the transplanted areas.

The donor area may need to be shaved briefly before the hair is removed. Many women are put off by the idea of having their own hair transplanted. However, as most women wear their hair longer than 2 centimetres, the shaved areas are covered by the hair and are therefore not normally visible.

We perform the actual hair transplant on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. If you wish, we can also give you a sedative for a relaxed treatment.

Depending on the procedure, we either gradually remove individual hair follicles (FUE) or a scalp strip (FUT), which is then divided into follicular units. The extracted follicles are then temporarily stored in a nutrient solution and checked for quality. After the doctor has made small, irregularly distributed incisions in the recipient area, the tested hair roots are inserted into them. In this way, we achieve a natural-looking hair pattern.

After the transplant, which can take between 3 and 8 hours, you will be given a medical head wash and a special head covering. You will then be able to rest a little before returning to your daily routine. However, you should take it easy for the next few days.

How many grafts are used in a hair transplant?

The number of grafts required for a hair transplant depends on individual factors, in particular the condition of the patient's hairline (donor area). We generally use between 3,000 and a maximum of 4,000 grafts. Impressive results can be achieved with a number of 3,000 to 3,500 grafts, which almost reflect a natural hair density. Harvesting more than 4,000 grafts is only carried out in exceptional cases and after careful examination in order to protect the donor area. In some cases, additional grafts can be harvested from other areas of the body, such as the beard or breast, to treat larger areas.

What is the difference between a graft and a follicular unit?

In modern hair surgery, the term "graft" is often used to describe a transplant. However, "graft" is very unspecific and does not provide a precise description. In hair medicine, we therefore prefer to speak of a "follicular unit". This precisely describes what is being transplanted - usually 1 to 4 hair follicles, which are harvested and inserted together as a unit.