Afro Hair Transplant
Afro Hair Transplant
Challenges with Afro Hair Transplant
Due to the nature of Afro type hair, follicle-containing units and hairs may be larger than Caucasian and Asian type hair. The curly structure changes the shape of the root. This structure continues its effect not only on the hair itself, but also on the root under the skin. It means; When curly roots are removed from the donor area and placed in the recipient area, the trauma to the skin will be greater. Additionally, very small roots can cause serious damage to the follicular unit itself when removed with a punch tool.
Is Hair Transplantation Applied to People with Afro Hair?
Afro Hair Transplant
How afro hair affects going on the surgery:
Compared to straight hair, the afro hair type is more complex!
Therefore;
- It makes the doctor’s work more meticulous.
- Locating and extracting the hair roots is more tricky.
An afro hair transplant is more sensitive and takes more time to carry out the surgery.
In the procedure of afro hair transplant, there may not be a high number of grafts. Afro hair transplant may require fewer grafts to be extracted and implanted than Caucasian or Asian hair types, and it is not as dense as regular hair. However, Afro hair can look much more dense thanks to its curly texture!
Afro Hair Types
Curly Afro Hair
Curly afro hair type curves underneath the skin as well. It can have significant and bouncy frizz; has an “S” or “Z” shape. This voluminous type of hair is also prone to damage. Therefore, a curly afro type of hair transplant with an immense volume might be a more complicated and demanding treatment.
Wavy Afro Hair
Wavy afro hair is less voluminous compared to a curly afro hair type. It can be styled more quickly, and the hair transplant procedure is managed easier than curly afro hair. It is a type of hair that is easier to deal with than the curly type of afro hair. The planning and surgical approach are more straightforward.
Straight Afro Hair
If you have straight afro hair, your hair is easy to handle! Straight afro hair has no curly or wave pattern. This hair type is difficult to curl. That is why it is more resilient. It is a type of hair that is close structurally to the classic hair types (Asian, caucasian). So the planning and surgical approach are very like the regular hair type.
Kinky (Coilly) Afro Hair
Because the kinky hair has a torsion twist – let’s say permanent twist- it is often very fragile with a high density. Kinky Afro hair that features a tightly coiled curl is more prone to damage. You should not be too worried if you have a kinky afro hair type. Yes, it has a complex texture, but it doesn’t mean that you cannot have a hair transplant operation or get a successful hair transplant! The approach is almost the same, with some technical aspects needed to handle the grafts slightly differently. An experienced team should know these points pretty well.Which Technique is the Best For Afro Hair Transplant?
Afro Hair Transplant Advantages
An afro hair transplant in Turkey is popular among our patients due to its advantages over similar procedures. Unlike a FUT hair transplant, the surgery presents minimal scarring and faster recovery times. The key advantages of an Afro hair transplant Istanbul at Vera Clinic include the following:
✓ Minimal pain and discomfort following your procedure.
✓ Virtually invisible scars to give you a natural-looking afro hairline.
✓ Gives you a head of thick, full Afro hair.
✓ Fast recovery, allowing you to return to normality in no time.
✓ Ensures natural-looking results using the advanced FUE technique.
✓ Less visible redness on dark skin after the procedure. Slightly seen redness can occur though it disappears in shorter terms compared to skins with fairer tones.
What Is The Price Of Afro Hair Transplantation?
What Are Afro Hair Transplantation Methods? How To Determine?
In contrast to this method, FUT involves the surgeon removing a strip of skin from the donor site, usually from the back of the head from one ear to the other. The strip can be 1 to 1.5 cm long, leaving a noticeable scar. The hair transplant team separates the follicles and prepares them for the transplantation process.
Afro-type hair, which is generally curly and has larger follicles, is difficult to remove without damage. That's why some clinics only offer the FUT method. Black skin also carries a greater risk for a condition called “keloid scarring.” This type of wound, which causes lumps and large scar tissue under the skin surface, is caused by the use of larger tools when removing follicular units in the FUE procedure. The frontal hairline should be taken into consideration as it is different from Caucasians and Asians, i.e. much straighter.
Therefore, only the most skilled surgeons can offer the FUE method for Afro hair.
Many offer a test to see if you are suitable for a hair transplant, and if so, you will qualify for a successful FUE hair transplant.
Afro Hair Transplantation Processes:
Afro hair transplantation processes are the same as FUE and DHI methods. Just because of its structure, the choice of punch is faced with channel differences in terms of changes in the direction of hair growth.
Root Harvesting Process: The normal harvesting procedure also applies to afro hair. After local anesthesia applied to the donor area, the removal of the roots begins. Since the subcutaneous root structure is curly or wavy compared to other hair structures, attention should be paid to punch selection (especially 09mm and 1mm) and entry directions with the help of micromotor and manual. Otherwise, it will cause the roots to break and an effective process will not occur.
Sapphire Channel Process: The channel process is the same as in other hair structures. After local anesthesia is applied to the transplanted area, the channels where the roots will be placed are opened with the help of a sapphire pen. The difference in the channel process in Afro hair is the direction differences depending on the structure of the hair. If this difference is not taken into consideration during the canal process, naturalness problems may occur after hair transplantation.
Transplantation Process: After the canal procedure, the grafts taken are transferred. The most important thing to consider during the transplantation process is that the forceps do not crush the graft during transplantation, and if the graft length and diameter in the canal are not calculated, the graft will be damaged while placing it in the canal. Things to consider after transplantation are the same as in other hair transplantations.
Treatment Process for Afro Hair Loss:
PRP: PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment for hair loss consists of three stages;
1. Taking the person's blood (ml varies depending on PRP tubes),
2. The blood taken is separated with the help of a centrifuge device,
3. The separated platelet-rich product is applied to the problematic area.
According to some opinions, PRP applications are thought to trigger natural hair growth and protect it by increasing circulation and increasing hair thickness. Sometimes it can be combined and applied with vitamin medications.
There has not been enough scientific research to say that PRP stops hair loss. PRP (Paleteal Rich Plasma) application has been used since the 1980s. It has been used for tendon ligament repairs and muscle problems.
According to a current study, “PRP's application in hair transplantation is still in the proving phase. Clinical practices in hair transplantation are still very weak.
Hair Mesotherapy: Mesotherapy is a treatment that slows down hair loss. The drugs used for mesotherapy are applied subcutaneously.
It is a form of treatment applied to improve the quality of hair and activate dormant cells.
Medications used for mesotherapy are administered subcutaneously in small doses with special needles. Mesotherapy is a local treatment method applied to the problematic area. The advantage of this method is that the drugs are effective and have low side effects.
While Hair Mesotherapy can be applied manually, special tools known as Derma Pen can be used for an effective treatment. This featured pen allows injection to a larger area in a shorter time, minimizing complications.
Mesotherapy hair should not be washed or any other medication should be applied.
Finasteride (Propecia): It acts through the 5 Alpha Reductase Type 2 enzyme, which converts the male hormone Testosterone into Di Hydroxy Testosterone (DHT). It is a product with antiandrogen effect. Finasteride prevents this transformation by inhibiting (suppressing) the 5 Alpha Reductase Type 2 enzyme. It is not suitable for use in individuals under the age of 18, those who have not completed their development, and pregnant individuals. Hair loss and hair loss can be prevented with this treatment, but hair loss may occur again after stopping the treatment. Giving it as a supportive treatment after hair transplantation greatly helps hair growth. This drug, which is normally used in prostate treatment, may therefore cause a decrease in sperm production and some sexual disorders, albeit at low rates. In some individuals, decreased ejaculation, intensity and intensity, decreased sexual desire may be observed. The dose and time should be adjusted under the supervision of the doctor and according to his recommendations.
Minoxidil (5% Male Form - 2% Female Form) Spray: It is a treatment applied to the problematic area in the form of a spray, adjusting the dose and time according to the doctor's recommendation. It causes hair loss and revitalization if there are dormant roots under the skin. It expands and nourishes the capillaries that feed the hair follicles, and as we said, it stimulates thinned hair strands and dormant hair follicles and helps them grow.
