Hair Transplant Surgery in Thailand – Mornington, VIC
What Is a Hair Transplant?
Simple!!! “a surgery that can make you feel more attractive, more youthful, happier and confident and overall sense of better well-being”
We have arranged thousands of successful hair surgeries and without exception we suggest that the above description could describe absolutely every Thai hair surgery patient that we have helped. Logically if you improve your self whether surgery or even new clothes then you will feel better in yourself so do not hesitate.
From a surgical point of view a Hair Transplant in its simplest is taking hair bearing skin from one part of your head, dividing the follicles up and simply regrowing them where you are bald or thinning.
Hair surgery is the least intrusive of all the surgeries we arrange and from start to finish the procedure can be over in a handful of days and you can then be jetting back home.
Hair Transplants: What to Expect
Prior to travelling and in discussion with our company and our surgeons will clarify exactly how much you should expect to pay / how many hair grafts you require / how long you need to stay overseas / answer any questions you have including how you will feel post surgery and importantly when you will see new hair ‘sprouting’.
When you leave your home, for your overseas surgery, you will know which surgeon, where you are going , your treatment plan and the cost. Absolutely no surprises or hidden extras.
First Step
We would like to provide you with considered feedback about your particular case hence we need to obtain photos of your head and hair so that we can provide a full considered recommendation
Second Step
After receiving photos you will have to provide us with a handful of days to speak to our surgeons. We will be able to come back to you with an obligation free Surgeon’s recommendation for your case. You will also receive details of your surgeon’s qualification.
* A major point to note is that we use surgeons that conduct your surgery. There are many European and Asian locations that are known for simply using technicians for the surgery and not a hair surgeon *
Third Step
If you are wanting to proceed then you choose a surgery day and we arrange the rest !!!– surgeon, appointments, accommodation – Effectively everything you require when you are overseas
Fourth Step
To secure your appointment with our surgeon you will need to pay our surgeon a deposit
Arrival Overseas
Once you are overseas the first day will be recuperating from your flight and looking forward to your appointment the next day
At your Consultation
- Your medical particulars will be taken so as you surgeon has a full understanding of your situation. Please prepare a list of any medications you are taking. The questionnaire will also ask for details of any previous hair procedures.
- Your surgeon will be able to accurately review your hair situation and will clearly explain, in good English, the recommended proposed procedure.There are a couple of approaches to surgery (FUE and FUT surgery) and the option will have been mentioned in your original recommendation The surgeon’s approach for your case will be explained.At the consultation your surgeon will be reviewing the density of your hair in the particular region that your are thinning and also reviewing what is called hair minimisation – how your hair follicles have shrunk over the years Your skin condition will also be inspected.Whist you may feel a little worried because this is all new to you however you should relax as our surgeon is a leading expert in hair surgery having conducted thousands or successful surgeries.
Surgery
- You will be provided with a local anesthetic which will place you in a ‘twilght situation’. Some patients describe this as being half asleep / half awake
- Usually you will be sitting up – similar to being in a dentist chair.
You will need to stay in the chair for a number of hour and during this time you will be relaxed listening to music or watching some TV. Many patients simply doze off. - You will not feel any pain during surgery due to being provided with a local anesthetic.
Post surgery you will be provided with medication to stop the pain - Surgery will involve taking skin and hair follicles from the back of your head, sometimes from above your ears, and transplanting to the thinned or bald areas of your scalp
- Post surgery you are usually provided a head support / bandage (like a tennis band) which will assist with any swelling.
- As with any surgery you should relax and take it easy post surgery whilst you recuperate.
- As mentioned hair surgery is the least intrusive of our surgeries hence it is expected you will be quickly up and about
- Your surgeon will arrange a follow up visit to wash your hair inspect and your progress
Who is a Good Candidate for a Hair Transplant?
Our surgeon’s consideration of your particular case (review your head photos) is the best way to ensure your candidacy as a hair surgery patient however some of the considerations of that our surgeons will consider are listed below:-
Good Hair Candidates
- You must have realistic expectations.
- Exhibit standard hair loss ie: progressive loss of hair / typical hair loss is called pattern baldness
Pattern baldness candidates are the ideal candidate for hair surgery. - If you have already lost a lot of hair we need to ensure the donour area has adequate supply of hair in order to complete surgery.
ie: there has to be a significant amount of existing hair on the back of your head / above your ears - Typically patients with thick / curly hair will have the best outcome ie: the thick /curly hair more easily covers the bald area.
- Patients over 30 years of age as at this age the hair pattern / loss is established
- If your family has a history of hair loss – speak to us now !
- Patients where baldness is in a particular spot and the baldness has been caused by some type of trauma to the area
Who are NOT Good Hair Surgery Candidates
- Patients that suffer from Alopecia = uneven hair loss are typically patients with poor donour areas and not good candidates for surgery
- Teenagers are NOT a good candidates for hair transplant
Conducting a hair graft at ‘too young an age’ may mean there is not adequate donour hair available if any future surgery is required It is suggested that teenagers consult their local GP, in the first instance, to investigate natural approaches to hair loss or even medication - Patients suffering from some type of ailment to the donour area ie: they do not have a good supply of donour hair – commonly women
- Patient where the hair is thin and not dense
What Happens During Hair Transplant?
Hair transplant surgery is a simple procedure.
You should not feel pain during surgery and you can very quickly obtain a dramatic improvement and be heading back home to an improved life.
As surgery is not particularly intrusive there is no need to have a general anesthesia. You will be provided with local anesthesia
- As with any surgery it is essential that area of surgery is thoroughly cleaned prior to surgery commencing
- There are two types of hair procefure – FUE and FUT. With both FUE and FUT procedures there is minimal shaving of the surgery areaWith FUE hair harvestings the surgeon may shave a layer of hair however Hair surrounding and above the donour area can cover the area that has been shaved. For small procedures it may not be necessary to shave head at all.
- Your surgeon will cut a strip of skin / hair follicles, from the donour area. The donour area is typically about 5 – 7 cm long
- The strip of hair, under a microscope, is then separated into small sections
- The thinning or bald area is treated so as you have hundreds of very tiny holes which implants can be placed in
- The small sections are then meticulously ‘planted’ in your thinning or bald area ie: in the tinny holes
- Bandages will be applied to your head prior to leaving
- After surgery you will be asked to wait an hour or so whilst medication wears off and then you will return to your hotel
- PST can arrange transport to your hotel or you can ask the doctors rooms to help you with a taxi
- Generally the full hair surgery will be completed in one session. If you require a ‘mega’ graft it may be recommended for the total surgery to be completed over two sessions
- Usually you will be prescribed antibiotics so as to avoid any infection post-surgery
You will be prescribed pain killers to stop any post-surgery pain and usually also prescribed medication to prevent any head swelling, as a result of surgery
You may be required to wear a ‘tennis head band’ , for a day or two, in order to also stop swelling - Whilst you are overseas a follow up appointment will be made for you to return in a few days for hair wash and for your surgeon to check all is ok
How do I Choose a Plastic Surgeon for a Hair Transplant
- Obviously you want a properly qualified and significantly experienced surgeon – Our surgeons all have significant experience and qualifications and we have had literally hundreds of successful surgeries with them over many yearsUsing PST has exactly the same cost as booking directly yourself hence we suggest you use our nearly 20 years of experience in Thailand and obtain our assistance in finding one of Thailand’s leading surgeons for your operation
- A major consideration when choosing a surgeon is to ensure he / she actually does the graft implants and not a technician Of late we have noticed many European companies and some Asian have doctors consulting with patients and technicians conducting the implants! Obviously a surgeon with years of study and experience will provide a better outcome Ask who does your implants before procceding !
- Many patients assume the surgical outcome will be the same no matter what surgeon is used however this is DEFINITELY NOT the case as well as your surgeon’s experience effecting the outcome the equipment your surgeon utilise can also make a significant difference ie: Transection Rate (TX) is the rate of hair grafts being cut or damaged during graft extraction (removing hair graft from the donor area).
Industry standard at a recent International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery World Congress stated 10% is acceptable.
eg: pay for 2000 grafts = 1800 or more survive ( 10% damage rate)
We can access surgeons that use the latest WAW FUE SYSTEM which is praised as one of the best FUE Hair Equipment available in the world. It is called a hybrid punch which reduces TX rate significantly and produces excellent graft quality. Quite simply it has a higher success rate as the instrument’s smooth funnel shape and overall design is gentler and less traumatic on the skin With our very experienced surgeons we been achieving a less than 3% TX rate !
eg:
Non WAW FUE equipment pay for 2000 grafts 1800 or more survive ( 10% damage rate)
WAW FUE equipment pay for 2000 grafts 1940 or more survive
The more surviving grafts the more dense your result will be and the better you will look
Hair Transplant Cost and Fees
The cost of your surgery will be vary according to the number of grafts you require. There is a sliding scale with the graft cost reducing the more grafts you obtain
On average surgery cost is $5- $8,000 compared to exactly the same surgery at home being $15,000 to $24,000 – a huge saving and equally as good surgery outcome as at home! Our cost estimate also includes all medications and consultations and absolutely no surprise cost.
If you contact us today we can provide an exact cost estimate for you and recommendation for surgery.
Hair Transplant Risk, Expectations and Recovery
- Pain
All patients will experience post surgery pain however this can be controlled with the anti- inflammatory & pain control medication that will be provided by your surgeon. With FUT surgery the pain is more than FUE surgery because method used in strip harvesting follicles. As you will be in the chair for some hours whilst you have surgery it is common that you can get a little stiff – similar to sitting at your work desk in the same position for too long. Small breaks from surgery can be provided in order to assist you - Tenderness
As with any surgery the surgical area will be tender for a while , some bruising and perhaps some temporary numbness. Immediately post surgery there may be some head swelling however this should be controlled with medication. You scalp will feel tight, due to swelling, however this should not last for very long. Pain should be controlled with pain killers prescribed by your surgeon - Bleeding
In rare cases, after you have left the hospital/clinic, you may experience some head bleeding. Treatment is similar to having a blood nose. Apply pressure for 15 minutes and it should stop as with all of surgeries anti inflammatory agents should be stopped at least 3 weeks prior to surgery ie: to prevent bleeding - Sensation
Sometimes your sensation, in the donour area and the area of implants, will be temporarily lost. This is a common experience and it does not seem to bother patients at all as sensation should return.
- Swelling or Edema
Just as when a woman is pregnant the body reacts you will experience swelling as a result of surgery. You will generally experience swelling for about 3 days sometime 5 days and very infrequently you may have forehead swelling (note – very infrequent) Surgeon will explain the importance of rest or how you should lying in your hotel room You will find cold pack will help ( suggestion – bring some cheap plastic gloves with you , fill them with water and freeze them upon arrival so you have a ready ice pack. Most hotels also have ice making machines hence ask hotel upon arrival to your hotel) - Itchines (pruritus)
As you may know from experiencing a simple cut the wound can become itchy and this, in some cases, can be the case in the donor and recipient areas. Antihistamines are often recommended for this – refer your doctor.
- Infection
Scalp infection is rare because surgeons operate in a sterile environment and you may be provided with antibiotics to stop infection Usually infection is caused by patient not having good hygiene.
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