Afro Hair Transplant
Afro hair transplantation is a special hair transplantation procedure performed on people with curly and thick hair. The characteristic features of Afro hair structure (being curly, dense and thick) require different techniques and skills than classic hair transplantation in terms of collecting hair follicles, transplanting them and placing them at the right angles.
Stages of Afro Hair Transplantation:
1. Consulting and Planning: In Afro hair transplantation, a personalized plan is made by taking into account the natural growth direction and curls of the hair. Due to the curly structure of the hair, the width of the transplantation area and the need for hair follicles must be calculated accurately.
2. Extracting Roots from the Donor Area: In Afro hair, hair roots grow curled under the skin compared to straight hair. Therefore, the process of collecting hair roots requires great care and precision. *FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)* method is used to extract individual hair roots. However, due to the tendency of curly hair roots, this process can be more difficult than other hair types.
3. Channel Opening: In the areas where the roots will be placed, channels are opened at correct angles to preserve the natural structure of curly hair. Since the roots can grow in different directions in Afro hair structure, this stage is very important in terms of the naturalness of the result.
4. Planting the Roots: The hair roots taken are carefully placed at the right angles. The curly structure of Afro hair is taken into consideration during planting, ensuring that the hair grows naturally.
5. Healing Process: The healing process in Afro hair transplantation is generally similar to other hair transplantation methods. However, it should be noted that due to the natural structure of the roots, the stretching and healing process in the skin may vary from person to person. Redness and crusting may be seen in the first few weeks, but this process returns to normal within a few weeks.
Advantages of Afro Hair Transplant:
Natural Look: Transplantation made with angles and curves suitable for the Afro hair structure makes the hair look natural.
Permanent Solution: The transplantation process is permanent and the transplanted hair follicles do not fall out.
Increased Self-Confidence: For people experiencing hair loss, having fuller and more natural looking hair increases their self-confidence.
Challenges of Afro Hair Transplantation:
Collecting Hair Follicles is Difficult: The fact that curly hair follicles are also curved under the skin makes collecting the roots more difficult.
Requires an Experienced Specialist: Afro hair transplantation is more complex than classic hair transplantation due to the special structure of the hair follicles and must be performed by an experienced specialist.
Longer Duration:Due to the characteristic structure of Afro hair, the transplantation process may take longer.
Afro hair transplantation offers an effective solution for people who experience hair loss and want to regain their natural hair structure. When performed by an experienced specialist, successful results can be achieved.