Male Alopecia
Male alopecia, or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common form of hair loss in men.
It affects approximately 70% of men during their lifetime, to varying degrees.
Progressive and often hereditary, it is due to a genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a hormone derived from testosterone.
This sensitivity causes a progressive miniaturization of the hair: follicles produce increasingly fine hairs, until growth completely stops.
This phenomenon evolves slowly, sometimes over several years.
Main Causes
Although male alopecia is predominantly hormonal and genetic, several factors can worsen its progression:
- Heredity: family predisposition remains the dominant factor.
- Hormones: DHT shortens the hair growth phase (anagen phase).
- Stress, fatigue, deficiency: can accelerate hair loss.
- Lifestyle habits: tobacco, unbalanced diet, lack of sleep affect hair health.
For some men, hair loss begins as early as 20 years old; for others, it remains stable until a more advanced age.
Before/After results
Affected Areas
Male pattern baldness follows a typical pattern:
- receding hairline at the temples,
- progressive thinning of the crown (tonsure),
- then fusion of the two areas, leaving only a crown of hair at the back and sides.
The Hamilton-Norwood scale diagrams illustrate this evolution.
During the Hair Transplant
As FUE technique experts, our doctors perform a complete shave of the donor and recipient areas. Graft extraction from the donor area is performed under local anesthesia. The grafts are sorted by hair count and implanted into the previously established areas to be covered.
Regarding the DHI technique, the conditions are the same. The only difference is that the grafts are directly implanted with a Choi implanter.
After the Hair Transplant
Once the procedure is complete, no treatment or dressing is necessary. The patient may experience edema 24 to 48 hours after the operation. This disappears within a maximum of 4 days.
How does a transplant work?
We answer all your questions
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1. What is a hair transplant?
A hair transplant is a medical procedure that involves taking hair follicles from a donor area (often the back of the head) to reimplant them in thinning or balding areas.
Transplanted grafts retain their permanent character, allowing for definitive and natural regrowth.
2. What is the difference between FUE and FUT?
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a modern technique that allows grafts to be harvested one by one, without a visible linear scar.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), which is older, involves a surgical strip taken from the back of the head.
FUE is today the most used method for its precision and scar discretion.
3. Who is hair transplant for?
Hair transplant is intended for people suffering from androgenetic alopecia, mainly men between 25 and 60 years old.
A medical evaluation is necessary to check the density and quality of the donor area, as well as the stability of hair loss before considering an intervention.
4. How many grafts can be implanted in one session?
The number of grafts depends on the surface to be treated and the density of the donor area.
A session can range from 1,000 to 6,000 grafts, spread over one or two days depending on the clinical case.
The practitioner determines the most suitable strategy after the diagnosis.
5. Is the procedure painful?
FUE hair transplant is performed under local anesthesia.
The patient is conscious and relaxed throughout the procedure.
Discomfort may be felt after the intervention, but it disappears in a few days with the prescribed care.
6. When does transplanted hair grow back?
Regrowth follows several natural stages:
- Temporary loss of grafts between 2 and 4 weeks after the transplant,
- Start of regrowth around the 3rd or 4th month,
- Visible result at 6 months,
- Final result between 9 and 12 months after the intervention.
Each patient progresses at their own pace.
7. Does hair transplant leave scars?
The FUE technique leaves no linear scar.
Micro-traces may be visible on the donor area for the first few days, but they disappear quickly.
Good healing depends on following post-operative instructions.
8. Does transplanted hair fall out again?
Implanted hair comes from areas genetically programmed not to fall out.
They retain this characteristic after the transplant.
However, non-transplanted hair may continue to thin: regular medical follow-up helps stabilize the progression of baldness.
9. How long does a hair transplant session last?
The duration depends on the number of grafts to be implanted.
On average, a session lasts 6 to 8 hours.
For large transplants (up to 6,000 grafts), the intervention can be performed over two consecutive days.
10. What precautions should be taken after a hair transplant?
The first few days require specific care to protect the grafts:
- Gentle cleaning and thermal water spray,
- Avoid sun, sports, and wearing a cap,
- Sleep with the head slightly elevated,
- Follow the post-operative instructions given by the center.
Personalized follow-up is provided to accompany each stage of healing.
