Hair Transplant Surgery

The price of hair transplant surgery in Pakistan ranges between 50,000 to 300,000. The exact price can vary depending on the severity of alopecia and the hair follicles you need.

Hair transplant surgery is typically considered for individuals diagnosed with androgenic alopecia or other types of hair loss. The major diagnoses leading to the surgery include;

• Male and Female Pattern Baldness

• Traction Alopecia

• Alopecia Areata

• Scarring Alopecias (Cicatricial Alopecias)

• Hair Loss from Injuries or Surgeries

• Congenital Hair Loss

What is the procedure for Hair transplant surgery?

The major steps involved in hair transplant procedure include;

• Local anesthesia is used to numb the scalp. This helps reduce the discomfort associated with the procedure.

• The part from where the follicles are to be taken is trimmed to ease the extraction. 

• Depending on the procedure, FUSS or FUT is performed.

• For FUSS, a strip of scalp is removed from the donor area. The wound is then sutured or stapled together.

• Individual hair follicles or small groups of follicles are dissected from this strip.

• During FUT, the area that will receive the grafts is cleaned and numbed.

• Small incisions or slits are made in the recipient area where the grafts will be placed.

• The hair grafts are carefully placed at the site of the incision. 

• The scalp is cleaned to remove the blood clots and is sutured. The bandage is applied to secure the sutures in place.

What to expect after a Hair transplant?

After the hair transplant, the scalp appears red with swelling. The patient may feel discomfort and itching for 1-2 days. The discomfort can extend to the eyes as well. In some cases, medicines are recommended to reduce the pain. The new hair begins to grow within a week and is softer and thinner in the beginning. 

What are the risks and complications associated with Hair transplant?

Some of the major risks associated with hair transplant include;

• Severe postoperative pain

• Risk of developing an Infection

• Intense itching

• Scar formation