Hair science
Hair transplant and hair health concepts from A to Z. Each article explains one concept: what it is, why it matters and where its limits lie.
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At what age can you have a hair transplant? Age, the course of hair loss and planning
Planning and design
Age matters in a hair transplant, but it does not settle the decision on its own. We explain how we plan by looking not only at your age but also at how far your hair loss may progress, your donor area and your general health.
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Crown hair transplant: The hair whorl, direction and density
Planning and design
At the crown, hair spirals outward from a center called the whorl. We explain the types of whorl, why the grafts follow this spiral, why the crown may need more grafts, and how priorities are set when the donor area is limited.
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How do smoking and nicotine affect healing after a hair transplant?
Recovery and risks
Smoking can have a negative effect on healing after a hair transplant by reducing the blood and oxygen that reach the skin. We explain how this happens, what research in surgery shows, and what is not yet known about e-cigarettes and nicotine patches.
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How is the front hairline designed in a hair transplant?
Planning and design
A front hairline is not designed from a single measurement; we design it by looking at your facial proportions, your hair type and the course of your hair loss together. We explain the guiding measurements, why a soft transition matters, and how we create the design together with you during the examination.
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How many grafts do you need for a hair transplant? The factors that determine the number
Planning and design
How many grafts you need is worked out individually. We explain what information this calculation is based on, why the donor area sets the limit, and why online calculators can only give you a rough idea.
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Norwood and Ludwig scales: How are the stages of hair loss classified?
Fundamentals
The pattern of hair loss is described using scales. We explain the Norwood, Ludwig, Savin, Sinclair and BASP classifications, and why a scale alone does not decide whether a transplant is right for you.
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Shock loss after a hair transplant: Why does it happen, and is it permanent?
Recovery and risks
In the weeks after a hair transplant, it is common for the recipient area to become sparser for a while. We explain why this happens, when it usually passes, and why hair that had already become thin may not always grow back.
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What is a graft? How many hairs are in one graft?
Fundamentals
The graft you hear so much about in hair transplants is not the hair itself; it is a small piece of tissue that carries one or more hair roots. In this article, we explain the follicular unit, the difference between the number of grafts and the number of hairs, and what the graft count does and does not tell you.
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What is a hair follicle? The structure and parts of the hair root
Fundamentals
Every hair you see is produced in a tiny structure inside the skin called the follicle. We explain the parts of the follicle, how it works and why it matters when we plan a hair transplant.
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What is alopecia areata? Causes, course and treatment approaches
Types of hair loss
Alopecia areata is a condition in which the immune system targets the hair follicles and the hair usually falls out in patches. We explain how it develops, its types, its course, the treatment approaches and how it relates to hair transplants.
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What is an FUE hair transplant, and how is it done?
Techniques
FUE is a hair transplant method in which hair roots are taken one by one from the donor area with a fine tip and moved to the thinning area. We explain its steps, how the donor area heals, its history and its limitations in plain language.
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What is channel opening in a hair transplant? Sapphire and steel tips, incision direction and depth
Techniques
Channel opening is the step in a hair transplant in which the small incisions that will hold the grafts are made. We explain the tips used, the direction of the incision, the depth and spacing of the channels, and who carries out this step.
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What is female pattern hair loss? Causes, diagnosis and treatment approach
Types of hair loss
In female pattern hair loss, the front hairline often stays where it is; the hair gradually thins at the crown and around the part. We explain the causes, what doctors look at when making a diagnosis, the general approach to treatment and why a transplant is not suitable for everyone.
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What is male pattern hair loss? The role of DHT and genetics
Types of hair loss
Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is the gradual shrinking of genetically sensitive hair roots under the influence of a hormone called DHT. We explain how it progresses, how it is diagnosed and what a hair transplant does not change.
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What is telogen effluvium? Hair loss after stress, illness and childbirth
Types of hair loss
Telogen effluvium is widespread shedding that happens when a trigger pushes many hair follicles into the resting phase at the same time. We explain why it starts months later, its acute and chronic forms, and when you should see a doctor.
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What is the donor area? Why does hair at the back of the head fall out less?
Fundamentals
In a hair transplant, we mostly take grafts from the back and sides of the head; the hair roots in this area are usually more resistant to hair loss. Even so, this area is a limited resource, and its resistance is not the same in everyone.
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What is the hair growth cycle? The anagen, catagen and telogen phases
Fundamentals
Every hair on your scalp follows its own cycle: it grows for years, rests after a short transition, falls out and is usually replaced by a new hair. We explain the phases, how long they last, and how the cycle accounts for daily shedding, telogen effluvium and shedding after a hair transplant.
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When does transplanted hair grow? The stages of growth after a hair transplant
Recovery and risks
After a hair transplant, most of the transplanted hairs fall out first; the roots rest for a while, and then new hairs start to grow. We walk you through this process stage by stage, with approximate timings, and explain why the timeline varies from person to person and why the crown takes longer.
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When is hair loss not normal? Daily shedding and the signs to watch for
Types of hair loss
Losing some hair every day is part of the hair’s natural renewal. We explain how to tell normal shedding apart from hair loss and breakage, which signs mean you should see a doctor, and what we look at during the examination.
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- We contact you by phone or on WhatsApp to arrange a preliminary consultation at a time that suits you.
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