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First Hair Transplant Session For The Patient Who Needs Second For The Crown
A second hair transplant surgery is typically preferred to increase hair density. It is also sometimes performed to repair unsuccessful previous operations.
As you know, a hair doctor extracts hair from the donor area and implants it into the recipient area. This process involves the redistribution of genetically strong, non-shedding hair from the back of the head. However, it is important to note that hair removed from the donor area does not grow back.
Therefore, a professional hair surgeon ensures that enough hair is left in the donor area during extraction. If too much hair is harvested, a problem known as over-harvesting may occur.
This can result in bald spots in the donor area. If a second hair transplant is needed later, there might not be enough hair left in the donor area. This can happen because of over-harvesting.
In summary, the surgeon must carefully and precisely remove grafts from the donor area for hair restoration. In this article, we will explain the conditions that may require a 2nd hair operation and discuss the methods used in such cases.
Restoring Hair Density
Although patients often hope to achieve the hair density they had in their youth, this is usually impossible, especially in cases of extensive balding areas. If the desired density was not achieved during the first procedure, a second operation can help increase density.
In other words, the surgeon can use a 2nd hair transplant procedure to create an opportunity to improve density.
Some of the patients who come to our clinic have had an unsuccessful hair replacement operation at another clinic and seek a second procedure with us. We recommend reading our article, 4000 Grafts Second Hair Transplant Before and After for more information.
Repair Hair Restoration for The Patient Who Had Failed Hair Transplant Before
Hair Transplant Limitations and Density Improvement
During a single hair operation session, the number of hairs that can be implanted per square centimeter is limited. If too much hair is implanted in a small area, it can disrupt blood circulation in the scalp, leading to issues such as necrosis (tissue death).
For this reason, patients who desire high-density hair plantations in the frontal area may require a second session. This approach allows for healthier density and volume improvements over time.
In some cases, a second session is necessary, especially for patients with thin or blonde hair. For these patients, full coverage and the desired hair density are often achieved in the second or third sessions.
Repair Hair Restoration Method
Repair hair restoration is mainly done in the form of retouching to areas of the scalp where hair does not grow. After the previous replacement operation, the final results are obtained by transplanting hair to the problematic areas.
Poor blood supply, called ischemia, can stop hair from growing in some areas. Dermatitis, which is skin inflammation, can also cause this issue. These problems may necessitate a repair hair transplant.
In FUE hair extraction, it is a common problem that more hair follicles are extracted from some parts of the donor area and less from others. Due to this problem, the hair distribution in the nape of the neck (donor area) of the patients is unbalanced. During hair transplant correction and repair, this uneven distribution can be addressed in the harvesting phase.
Especially in the past years, hair follicle harvesting was performed from a limited area in the form of a square or window in the middle of the donor areas of the patients. The uneven hair distribution caused by this type of harvesting can be corrected through repair hair restoration. Dr. Yaman corrects the appearance by extracting hair follicles with a balanced distribution in the second hair transplant harvesting stage.
Second Hair Transplant Timing and Need
Dr. Resul Yaman has been doing hair transplants for patients for 15 years. He says that a second hair transplant may sometimes be needed.
Based on his experience and clinical data, some patients experience a reduction in their natural existing hair and up to a 15% decrease in transplanted hair 7-10 years after the first procedure. This may require a second hair surgery session.
Patients who had hair transplants in their late 20s or early 30s may need another transplant in their early 40s. With a second and final procedure, they can enjoy sufficient hair density for life.
FUE Hair Transplant vs FUT
After FUT hair transplant, much more suc method, a higher number of harvesting can be performed. This increases the success rate.
It is important not to take hair grafts near the donor FUT line scar during the hair transplant correction and repair. Doing so can lower hair density around the scar, making it more noticeable. Scar revision can be achieved by performing a hair plantation over the scar.
Hair surgery was widely used for scar revision in the 1950s following wars. And today’s advanced technology makes it easier to promote hair growth in scar areas. During a second hair transplant, repair hair transplant FUT scar can be performed in the donor area.
Using Body and Beard Hair for Additional Sessions
Finally, it is important to note that if there is enough donor hair, we can do second, third, or even fourth hair transplant sessions.
Beard hair, and sometimes body hair suitable for transplantation, can be used for second repair hair transplants. Transplanting new hair into an area where a previous transplant was performed does not damage or cause loss of the previously transplanted hair.