Encyclopedia Hair Transplant

Shock loss after hair transplant refers to the temporary shedding of existing, non-transplanted hair following a hair restoration procedure. Although alarming for many patients, shock...

One of the most common questions in hair restoration is whether a hair transplant can be completed in a single session or should be planned...

The slit technique is one of the most established implantation methods in hair transplantation. It involves creating recipient sites in the scalp before placing hair...

Smoking and nicotine exposure are well-recognized risk factors that negatively affect surgical outcomes, including hair transplantation. Tobacco smoke and nicotine impair blood circulation, oxygen delivery,...

Temple point reconstruction is one of the most delicate and aesthetically demanding procedures in hair transplantation. The temple points play a critical role in framing...

Unshaven hair transplant refers to a group of techniques designed to perform hair restoration without fully shaving the scalp. These approaches aim to preserve the...

A hair transplant is a medical surgical procedure that restores hair in areas affected by permanent hair loss by relocating a person’s own hair follicles...

Hair transplantation is a powerful restorative procedure, but it is not universally appropriate. In some cases, surgery may be ineffective, unsafe, or ethically inappropriate. Understanding...

Wrong hairline design refers to an unnatural or poorly planned frontal hairline created during hair transplant surgery. Because the hairline defines facial balance and age...