Corrective Hair Transplant
Learn About How Hair Restoration Gives Lasting Results
Hair restoration is a very effective way of correcting pattern hair loss in men and women. Over the past decade, techniques for performing hair restoration have advanced, making the surgery more reliable and capable of producing very natural, lasting results. There are, however, still plenty of opportunities for hair transplants to go wrong and produce undesirable results. When a patient is not happy with the results of a hair transplant, he or she may seek a corrective hair transplant to provide a more natural look.
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Interested in having a hair loss evaluation by the Philadelphia-based team at Cross Medical Group? Call (215) 561-9100 or submit a contact form for more information.
Corrective hair transplant techniques
Thanks to many years of experience performing hair transplants, Cross Medical Group is able to easily identify what has gone wrong during a primary hair transplant. Our team then creates a plan to correct these mistakes so he can craft a more natural outcome for the patient. Once the errors have been identified and a plan created, the corrective hair transplant is performed similarly to any other hair transplant performed by Cross Medical Group.
- The first step involves harvesting hair grafts from the donor site. Cross Medical group will take special care to preserve the integrity of the scalp in the donor area and, if necessary, will work to address any scarring that occurred during the primary hair transplant. Harvesting may be done using Follicular Unit Excision, or we may utilize the more traditional strip harvesting technique. The approach used will depend upon the patient’s unique needs and the condition of the donor site.
- Next the hair grafts are carefully prepared for transplantation.
- Finally the hair grafts are individually placed in the recipient site, with special attention given to the angle of placement, density, pattern and hairline shape.
Cross Medical Group’s team manage the entire process from start to finish, helping to ensure a more consistent, natural result.
Corrective hair transplant recovery and results
The recovery period following corrective hair transplant is similar to that of a primary hair transplant. While some patients may be able to return to work the next day, many patients prefer to take a few days off from work, as some scabbing will occur and last for about one week. Bandages usually are not required. It is important to follow the post-operative instructions given by the staff. More strenuous activities and exercise should be avoided for seven days to prevent injury to the donor and recipient sites. Cross Medical Group encourages patients to protect their scalps from the sun to prevent discoloration. A hat can be worn immediately and is a great way to ensure complete protection from the sun. After the donor and recipient areas have healed, sunscreen can be applied to the scalp.
When performed by a surgeon who specializes in corrective hair transplants, the results of the surgery will be natural, aesthetically pleasing, and a dramatic improvement from the primary hair transplant. Hair begins to grow around 3 months postoperatively. The full results of a hair transplant are usually seen within 12 to 18 months. More than one procedure may be required, the need for which will be assessed after the hair grows in.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Interested in having a hair loss evaluation by the Philadelphia-based team at Cross Medical Group? Call (215) 561-9100 or submit a contact form for more information.
