List of Cosmetic Procedures undertaken at Make a Change Clinic Hair Transplantation
Liposuction
Correction of Male Breast
Tummy Tuck
Breast Augmentation
Rhinoplasty
Hair Transplantation
Autologous Fat Transfer
Eyelid Correction
Facelift & Necklift
Ear Reshaping
Dimple Creation
Body Lift Procedures
Genital Cosmetic Surgery
Scar Management
Hair transplantation is the only scientifically proven way to permanently restore hair to thinning or bald areas. When you have hair transplanted from the back and sides of your scalp to your balding areas, your hair will begin growing, and can keep growing, throughout your life.
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Considering Hair Transplantation
In general, age or sex is not a limiting factor for hair transplantation. However, very young patients may be preferably managed conservatively. The ideal candidate for hair restoration surgery has healthy hair on the sides and back of the head -- the areas from which grafts are taken (as they are genetically programmed to grow for life).

The following characteristics decide if you are a good candidate for hair transplantation:
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Well-defined male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness.
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Hair loss from scarring, scalp injuries or cosmetic surgery procedures.
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Wish to restore or thicken eyebrows, mustaches or beards.
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Greater density of dark or curly hair.
How is the Procedure performed?
Hair transplantation surgery involves removing a small strip of hair-bearing scalp from the back or sides of your head. The area from which the strip is taken is carefully closed, resulting in a very fine line scar which is completely hidden amongst the remaining hair.

My skilled surgical team then microscopically divides the harvested strip of hair-bearing scalp into micro (follicular) grafts and macro (follicular) grafts. These follicular units are then placed into separate holes or slits in the desired area. The grafted hairs eventually grow much like normal hair.

A single session may last approximately 6 hours. Multiple sessions at various intervals may be required.
Post-operative Course
The grafted hair stubs and blood clots are visible for the initial few days. Some patients experience temporary swelling extending to their forehead and eyes (controlled with medications).
The following care is advised:
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Oral medications as prescribed.
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Minoxidil for local application.
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Keep the area dry and undisturbed.
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Wash your hair only after 3 to 5 days.
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Avoid vigorous physical activity for several days.
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Avoid excessive sun exposure for several weeks.

You may experience itching and/or numbness which is normal and temporary. Stitches will be removed by 10 to 14 days.

Much of the transplanted hair will fall in a few weeks. Approximately three months later, new hair starts to grow and continues to grow at a normal rate. It takes approximately six months after a hair transplant session for the transplanted hairs to take on a natural appearance.
What results can expected?
The amount of coverage achieved depends on the extent of your hair loss, the density of your donor hair, as well as the number of procedures.
Possible risks and Complications
You may have a detailed discussion about this during your personal consultation. Some of the possible complications include - anaesthesia related complications, swelling (temporary), bleeding, infection, stretched scar, decreased "take" of hair etc.