Hair Transplant as a Solution for Traction Alopecia

Do you know that overly tight hairstyles can cause alopecia? Traction alopecia is a specific type of hair loss that usually occurs among black or mixed-race women and affects individuals with curly hair.

What is Traction Alopecia?

Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs when excessive tension or pulling is applied to the hair strands over a long period of time. This condition can often be caused by tightly braiding, braiding, wearing tight hairstyles such as ponytails or buns for long periods of time, or by frequent hair pulling.

Traction alopecia occurs when the hair follicles are weakened and damaged over time due to constant pulling on the hair follicles. This can cause hair strands to break away from their roots and lead to hair loss.

This type of hair loss usually continues as long as the hair pulling practice continues. Traction alopecia usually tends to improve with the cessation of hair pulling, but in prolonged cases it can cause permanent hair loss.

Traction alopecia can often be caused by excessive use of hair accessories as well as hair styling. To prevent or treat this condition, continuously applying excessive tension to the hair should be avoided

How is Traction Alopecia Treated?

Traction alopecia treatment aims to manage hair loss caused by excessive pulling or tension applied to the hair follicles. Here are traction alopecia treatment methods:

Changing Hairstyles: Avoiding overly tight hairstyles can reduce the traction applied to the hair follicles. It is important to leave hair loose or opt for lighter hairstyles.

Hair Care and Moisturizing: Using appropriate care products for hair and scalp is important to maintain hair health. Moisturizing shampoos and conditioners can strengthen the hair.

Hair Transplantation: In case of permanent hair loss, hair transplantation may be considered. This is the process of taking hair follicles from healthier areas and transplanting them to the affected areas.

Medications: Topical steroid creams or hair growth medications such as minoxidil can be used to treat traction alopecia. However, the effects of these medications may vary from person to person.

Massage and Scalp Treatments: Regular massage of the scalp can increase blood circulation and help the hair follicles to be better nourished. In addition, some scalp treatments can also support hair health.

Treatment options may vary depending on the individual’s condition and the severity of hair loss. A dermatologist or hair specialist can assess the individual’s condition and recommend the appropriate treatment plan.

Hair Transplantation for Traction Alopecia

In the case of traction alopecia, hair transplantation is a treatment option used to restore hair loss in the affected area. This method involves taking hair follicles from healthier areas and transplanting them into the affected area. Hair transplantation can be preferred to compensate for hair loss caused by traction alopecia and to achieve a natural, permanent appearance. However, it is important to consult a specialist and evaluate the individual situation before this treatment option.

PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION

Hair transplantation is the process of properly preparing the grafts (hair follicles) taken from the scalp at the back of the head and transplanting them to the area in need.

The aim of this procedure is to improve the current situation by transplanting to balding or thinning areas.

It is usually not possible to achieve a completely balding image with a lush hair structure. The result depends on the thickness, shape, color, amount of hair loss and hair density in the donor area as well as the success of the surgical method.

A 2nd or 3rd session operation may be required to achieve the best result.

Eyebrow transplantation is the process of transplanting single root grafts taken from the hair on the nape of the neck to the area where the eyebrows are sparse. This technique is also valid for mustache and beard transplantation. After eyebrow transplantation, there may be bruising and swelling in the area and eyelids, but this condition passes within 3-4 days. The transplanted eyebrows may grow over time, so they may need to be shortened periodically.

Hair transplantation is performed under local anesthesia. Sedation anesthesia may be used as an adjunct in some cases. Patients who need sedation should fast for at least 4-5 hours before surgery.

Although allergies or drug reactions due to local anesthesia are rare, susceptible people cannot be identified in advance with routine tests. The hair transplant operation should be performed in a hospital or surgical medical center so that treatment can be applied if necessary for these conditions. However, such undesirable situations can be successfully treated thanks to the precautions taken in advance and are extremely unlikely to harm the patient.

The hair transplant operation may take 4-12 hours depending on the amount of grafts to be transplanted and the hair opening. On average, it is completed between 6-8 hours.

AFTER THE PROCESS

The postoperative head dressing is removed after 1-2 days.

Although wound healing problems in the nape of the neck are rare, they are extremely unlikely due to the well-blooded scalp and if they occur, they heal easily.

The healing process of the wounds is between 4-10 days. Swelling in the forehead area may continue from day 3 to day 5.

During the process of hair growth (between weeks 10 and 20), some pimples may occur on the skin.

To minimize problems, you should regularly use antibiotics, painkillers and other medications recommended by the doctor after the operation and apply headbands.

Transplanted hair starts to fall out from the 2-3rd week and this process may continue until the 8th week. This is expected and natural. Even in rare cases, there may be a temporary loss of hair just around the transplanted area. This is a completely temporary situation.

The transplanted hair usually starts to grow from the 3rd month and it may take up to 12 months to grow completely. By the end of the sixth month, 70-80% results are obtained. The final results occur in a process lasting 18-24 months.

There is a possibility of a slight scar in the nape area where the hair follicles are taken, depending on the number of grafts taken and the skin structure of the person.

Some of the transplanted hair may not hold, but the hair transplantation rate in the clinic is 95% and is considered quite successful according to world standards.

Personal care is important for the first 10 days after hair transplantation and it is recommended to be in a clean environment during this period. During this period, crusting may occur in the area where the hair follicles are taken and in the transplantation area, and edema and swelling may occur to varying degrees in the face and eyes.

If you experience any problems with the procedure, consulting your doctor will help you find the best solution.

Hair loss is a lifelong process, so it may be recommended to delay hair loss and support existing hair with various treatments after the operation. If existing hair loss continues and a denser hair is desired, thickening operations may be considered.

Traction Alopecia Recovery After Hair Transplantation
After a hair transplant for traction alopecia, it will take some time for the hair to grow. This is due to the fact that the transplanted hair follicles need to fully adapt to their new environment before they can start growing like other hair. Usually, it can take up to 3 months to start noticing a noticeable hair growth.

Patients usually notice that the transplanted hair falls out within a few weeks after surgery. This hair loss is called “shock hair loss” and is considered a natural part of the post-hair transplant process.

After the operation, doctors can usually recommend medications to reduce pain, antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation in the scalp. Most patients usually recover completely 7 days after the hair transplant.

Care After Traction Alopecia Hair Transplantation

In addition to medicines and supplements, numerous post-transplant instructions need to be followed. These instructions include

Avoid exercise for 2 weeks
Avoiding direct strong sunlight for 2-4 weeks
Avoiding harsh chemicals on your hair as much as possible after surgery
Stopping hair styling that causes traction in existing and newly growing hair can cause the hair transplant to fail

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