How Hair Transplantation Evolved?
How Hair Transplantation Evolved?
Hair transplantation started as an aesthetic intervention with only simple methods at first, but it has undergone a great evolution over time. The first hair transplantation techniques started with the ‘FUT’ (Follicular Unit Transplantation) method developed by Japanese dermatologist Dr Norman Orentreich in the 1950s. In this method, tissue in the form of strips was taken from the scalp, hair follicles were extracted one by one and transplanted to the areas of hair loss. However, this procedure prolonged the healing process and could leave scars. In the 2000s, the ‘FUE’ (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique was developed, where hair follicles were extracted directly from the scalp, becoming a method that leaves less scarring and achieves more natural results. Today, hair transplantation technology is supported by robotic systems and hair follicles are placed more precisely. In addition, hair transplantation has become a popular solution not only for men but also for women.
What is Hair Transplantation?
Hair transplantation is a surgical intervention performed on people suffering from hair loss, usually using their own hair follicles. This procedure is performed by removing healthy hair follicles from the scalp and transferring them to the areas of hair loss or thinning. The most commonly used hair transplantation techniques are ‘FUT’ (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and ‘FUE’ (Follicular Unit Extraction). While FUT is the process of extracting hair follicles by taking a strip of tissue from the scalp, in FUE, individual hair follicles are taken and placed directly into balding areas.
What is Modern Hair Transplantation?
Modern hair transplantation is a hair transplantation method that offers more precise, natural and effective results with the development of technology and surgical techniques. Such transplantation procedures are usually performed with methods such as FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and DHI (Direct Hair Implantation). FUE is a technique in which hair follicles are taken one by one and placed directly into the balding areas and provides a faster healing process thanks to the scarless procedure. DHI, on the other hand, is the direct transplantation of hair follicles using a special pen (Choi Pen) and more natural looks can be achieved as it is less invasive. In modern hair transplantation techniques, robotic systems and computer-aided designs are also used to determine the angle and density of the placement of hair follicles more precisely. These methods offer effective solutions for both men and women, providing shorter recovery times and natural results.
What are the Differences Between Hair Transplantation and Mordern Hair Transplantation?
- Methods: While traditional hair transplantation usually uses the FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) method, modern hair transplantation includes more advanced techniques such as FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and DHI (Direct Hair Implantation). In FUE, hair follicles are extracted one by one, while in DHI, hair follicles are directly implanted with a special pen.
- Scarring Status: In the traditional FUT method, a strip is taken from the scalp, which may leave a scar; In modern FUE and DHI methods, the possibility of scarring is much lower because the hair follicles are taken and placed one by one.
- Naturalness: Modern hair transplantation allows for more natural and aesthetic results. FUE and DHI provide a natural appearance by adjusting the direction, angle and frequency of hair follicles more precisely.
Recovery Process: Modern hair transplantation offers shorter recovery times. Since FUE and DHI methods are less invasive procedures, the patient recovers faster. The traditional FUT method requires a longer recovery period. - Use of Technology: Modern hair transplantation offers more precise and effective results using robotic systems and computer-aided planning. Such technologies are not used in traditional hair transplantation.
- Application Area: Modern hair transplantation has become more suitable for both men and women. Traditional methods were mostly preferred for men.
What are Hair Plugs?
Hair plugs is a special term used during the hair transplantation procedure and usually refers to small areas where hair follicles will be placed. During hair transplantation, very small holes are made in the scalp and hair follicles are placed in these holes. These holes are called ‘hair plugs’. The plugs should be opened at the right angles and at the appropriate depth in order for the hair follicles to be placed in a healthy way. Correct placement of the hair plugs ensures that the transplanted hair looks natural and hair loss is properly prevented.
What are the Types of Hair Transplantation?
- FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation): Hair follicles are removed by taking tissue in the form of a strip from the scalp. The tissue is separated into individual hair follicles under a microscope and placed in the transplantation area. Since the tissue is taken in the form of a strip, a scar in the form of a line may remain after the procedure.
- FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction): Hair follicles are taken one by one from the scalp with microsurgical instruments and placed in the transplantation area. Since very small holes are made, scars are usually invisible and the healing process is faster.
- DHI (Direct Hair Implantation): Similar to the FUE method, hair follicles are taken one by one, but here, using a special pen (Choi Pen), the hair follicles are placed directly into the transplantation area. It is a more sensitive procedure than FUE and provides natural and intense results. In addition, the healing process is fast.
- Robotic Hair Transplantation: It is the method of performing the FUE technique with robotic systems. The robot performs the removal and transplantation of hair follicles with high precision. Similar to other FUE methods, it leaves very small scars. The robotic system offers a more precise and efficient transplantation process.