FAQ FOR HAIR TRANSPLANT IN COLOMBIA
The most frequently asked questions about hair transplant in Colombia
Frequent Asked Questions about Hair Transplant in Colombia.
HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY
Who is not a candidate for hair transplant?
Someone who has one of the following characteristics in the donor area:
- Very small donor area.
- Very low capillary density.
- Very thin and fragile hair.
Can anyone donate hair for me?
No. The body only accepts hair transplant from the same person. We extract graphs from a donor area where your hair is dense (the back of the head for example) and transplant it to less populated areas.
How many hairs can be extracted from the donor area?
A maximum of 50% of the hair from the donor area can be drawn throughout life with the manual FUE or robotic FUE technique. However, a maximum of 20% of the hairs are removed in one session.
Can I cover my whole bald area in one session?
That depends on the degree of baldness. The higher the degree of baldness, the higher number of follicular units are necessary to correct the problem. Therefore, the lesser the chance that the alopecia (bald) area can be completely covered in one session.
On average, robotic FUE delivers twice as much follicular units than manual FUE or FUS in the same amount of time.
How many hairs can be extracted from the donor area?
A maximum of 50% of the hair from the donor area can be drawn throughout life with the manual FUE or robotic FUE technique. However, a maximum of 20% of the hairs are removed in one ses-sion.
When will I get the final result of hair transplant surgery?
The final result, with the hair actively growing, is achieved in 9 to 12 months after surgery.
Does the implanted hair last a lifetime?
In general, the hair from the donor area – the back and sides of the head – falls off very little over time. In most men, a loss of 10 to 20% of hair is calculated for the donor area throughout life. Therefore it is possible that over the years you may lose between 10 and 20% of the transplanted hairs.
Is the procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia?
All hair restoration surgeries are performed under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis.
When I can I color my hair after the hair transplant?
Ideally, wait about 6 weeks after hair transplant surgery to color it.
Do I need to take medication long term after the hair transplant?
No. Medication for the transplanted hair is not necessary, but can be a good alternative to prevent original hair from falling out.
What will it be like after the operation?
After the operation, you will receive analgesics, antibiotics, ice and be prescribed rest for the first 24 hours. You may feel itchy or have some redness on the skin of the donor area and the receiving area for a few days after surgery. With the strip technique (FUT or FUS) you will have a feeling of tightness in the back of the head, reduced movement for 3 to 7 days, removal of stitches after 10 days, be able to start intense physical activity or swimming after 1 month and varying degrees of numbness in the skin of the scalp which will run for several months. With the manual FUE technique or with robotic FUE you may resume normal activities 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. There are no stitches to remove. You may start an intense physical activity or swimming after 15 days.
What precautions and recommendations should I take BEFORE the procedure?
Suspend 1 to 2 weeks before the procedure medications such as aspirin, omega-3, vitamins, minoxidil, herbal preparations, garlic, ginkgo biloba, and generally any drug that is not prescribed by your physician. Avoid consuming analgesics like ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen at least 3 days before the procedure.
If you are diabetic, suffer from high blood pressure, or have any important medical problems, it should be well controlled prior to the procedure. We advise getting approval from your physician if you suffer from psychiatric problems.
Smokers should stop smoking two weeks before the procedure.
How will my hair be after the procedure?
The hair restoration procedure provides very natural results. After the procedure, you can wear your hair in any style, color and length you want.
What physical and mental condition must I be in for surgery?
It is extremely important for you and for us that you are in the best possible condition for surgery.
If you have suffered or suffer from a serious illness, it is advisable to request recommendations for surgery and authorization by your illness specialist.
Never forget to provide all relevant information about your physical and mental state to Dr. Maldonado. Honesty is definitely the best policy when talking to your surgeon because it could ultimately affect your health and the final result.
ARTAS ROBOTIC SURGERY
How does the ARTAS robotic procedure work?
The ARTAS robotic procedure is a minimally invasive hair transplant solution, which uses digital images and robotic precision to extract grafts for transplantation. Unlike previous methods of hair transplantation, there is no need for surgical removal of a strip of scalp from the back and sides of the head. No linear scar remains after the procedure and there is no need for stitches or staples to close the wound. This results in quick recovery time and the ability to return to normal activities and work in a short time.
Should I cut my hair before the treatment?
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What is the difference between the ARTAS robotic procedure and FUS or FUE grafts?
The main difference is that the ARTAS procedure yields a higher quality of extracted grafts, which gives the highest survival rate among all available techniques. In addition, the ARTAS robotic system eliminates the possibility of human error, so that the rate of follicular damage during extraction is minimal (FUS 25 to 30%; manual FUE or motor-assisted FUE 40-50%; robotic FUE 0.9 – 5%).
In planning the design of capillary implantation with conventional techniques, planting grafts is completely subjective in terms of the number of units per square centimeter, tilt and depth. With the robotic system ARTAS, we know the density, angle, and depth with which grafts have to be implanted before beginning the procedure.
In patients with hair in the recipient area, with traditional methods there is an increased risk of damage to existing follicles, whereas with the artificial intelligence algorithms of the ARTAS robotic system the probability of damage is minimized significantly.
How does smoking affect surgery?
Smoking typically reduces the oxygen supplies to hair tissues. This means that recovery in smoking patients will usually take more time than in non-smokers. There is also increased risk of complications of different kinds in the procedures performed on smokers.
However, smoking is not in itself a disqualifier for surgery. To minimize recovery delay as well as avoid complications, we recommend that smokers halt any smoking activity two weeks prior to undergoing surgery.
FOREIGN PATIENTS
How I can plan my surgery if I don’t live in Medellin?
We happily provide any assistance that non-resident may need. We help with transportation services, accommodation, tourism, clinical laboratory contacts, and more. We guarantee those services so you can have complete peace of mind and satisfaction during your stay in the city.
Contact us for more information.
