Hair loss is an ongoing skin problem today. This condition, which occurs in men due to genetic factors, can also be seen in women for different reasons. Hair transplantation studies first started in Japan in the 1930s to find a solution to this problem. Hair transplantation gained a modern form and reached Europe in the 1950s.
Focusing on the development processes of hair transplantation, it is possible to state that the first study was conducted by Japanese doctor Sasagawa. In the late 1930s, a more modern version was developed by a Japanese dermatologist. However, work was interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War. This situation gained momentum in the studies carried out in the 1950s. The first hair transplant was performed by an American doctor in 1952. As a result of these efforts, today’s modern hair transplantation techniques have emerged by trying to make the artificial hair appearance more natural.
The modern evolution of hair transplantation methods dates back to the late 1930s. Japanese dermatologist Okuda developed the hair transplantation procedure known as the Punch Technique. In this technique, pieces of skin containing hair follicles are removed, small holes are made in the injured areas and the follicles are placed in these holes. Some time later, another Japanese dermatologist improved this process by further reducing the size of the grafts. Graft refers to the structure containing hair follicles and skin, and hair follicle transplantation and graft transplantation mean the same thing.
This hair transplant adventure spread to the USA after Japan. In the 1950s, Dr. Norman Orentreich was the first doctor to perform hair transplantation. Orentreich’s work involves transplanting balding areas with resistant hair follicles taken from the back of the head. With this method, the new hair gains the same resistance and a natural appearance is achieved. However, the 4 mm long hair follicles used in Orentreich’s hair transplantation were insufficient to provide a natural appearance. In the 1970s and 80s, the length used in hair follicles was called “Pluggy Look” in the literature, while it was popularly known as “grass man”.
By the late 1980s, the naturalness of hair transplantation increased with the use of micro grafts (to ensure the naturalness of the front hairline) and mini grafts (for other areas). At the same time, the number of grafts transplanted in one hair transplant session has also increased.
Hair transplantation with modern techniques offers several advantages, including natural results and long-term positive results.
Esteworld specialist doctors closely follow the developments in hair transplantation. Plans the hair transplantation process individually. It provides maintenance and follow-up care until permanent and natural results are achieved. You can contact us for detailed information about hair transplantation and the process.
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