A GUIIDE ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT HAIR TRANSPLANT CLINIC
If you’re struggling with hair loss, you’re not alone. According to the Philippine Council for Health and Research Development (PCHRD), at least 50% of men will experience hair loss by the time they turn 40. Though genetics plays a huge part in this, there are also other causes, such as aging, stress, changes in hormones, and illnesses.
Thankfully, there are a number of treatments available today. If you’re looking for an effective and long-term solution, a hair transplant is your best option. Not quite sure where to start? Don’t worry – we’re here to share guidelines for choosing your hair transplant clinic, as well as what you can expect during the actual procedure.
How to Choose the Right Hair Transplant Clinic
Make sure to do these five things when choosing a hair transplant clinic to ensure that you have the best fit for you:
1. Go for an initial consultation
Before anything else, an initial consultation is necessary to really understand what you need, and what treatment is best for you. It’s also a good way to better understand what a hair transplant entails. Make sure you go to a clinic where you can get a proper assessment done by experts.
2. Determine what hair transplant technique the clinic offers
There are different types of hair transplants, such as Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), and Direct Hair Implantation (DHI). Take the time to see what the clinic offers, and remember to go to a specialist hair clinic instead of ones that are solely for cosmetics. This ensures that you can address the root of your hair loss, instead of just focusing on aesthetics.
3. Consider the clinic’s credibility and facilities
Make sure your clinic is reputable, established, and highly recommended by a lot of patients. You should also choose a clinic whose doctors have performed hundreds of hair transplants, and ones that have experience with your specific type of hair. Additionally, the clinic should have the latest technology and tools, and should adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards.
4. Ensure that they have an experienced team
The most important thing to consider for your hair transplant is the team doing the procedure. Your clinic should have a highly experienced team of doctors and surgeons that specialize in hair restoration. Make sure to check the qualifications and certifications of the clinic’s doctors. It is also advisable to meet the team that will do your transplant ahead of time so that you can ask any questions you may have.
5. Go over reviews and testimonials
You want a clinic that has delivered great results for most, if not all, of their patients. Go over reviews, testimonials, and before-and-after photos to get insights on the clinic’s customer service, success rates. Don’t just rely on testimonials and reviews from a clinic’s website either – check out their social media pages and other review sites.
There are other considerations that you need to make when choosing your hair transplant clinic, but these five should be at the top of the list. If you’re set on scheduling a consultation for your hair loss, then there’s no better choice than Clinique de Paris.
Why Clinique de Paris is the Best Choice
Clinique de Paris is the leading hair transplantation and implantation clinic in the Philippines.
Clinique de Paris specializes in Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), the world's most advanced technique in hair transplant and placement developed by the DHI Global Medical Group in Athens, Greece. Guided by 50 years of research and the objectives of safety, natural results, and maximum hair growth, this technique has helped over hundreds of thousands of clients worldwide redesign their hairlines and restore their confidence. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how we do it:
1. Extraction
Follicular units are extracted from the donor site using specialized, disposable tools. Our patented extraction tool uses a titanium tip with a diameter of under 1mm, leaving minimal trauma on the scalp. Extraction takes about 3-4 hours depending on the number of individual hairs, and is done by DHI-Certified Doctors.
2. Follicle Sorting and Preservation
Each follicular unit is sorted and preserved for later implantation. Our clinic uses a medical grade solution to preserve extracted follicular units, and keep them under natural conditions. This is done very efficiently and quickly by highly-trained nurses. Proper handling and use of surgical grade solution ensure the highest survival rate for implanted hair.
3. Implantation
The true marvel of a DHI transplant can be seen during the implantation phase. Follicular units are implanted back into the scalp using an implanter tool similar to a pen. These are loaded with the hair follicles for implantation, and gently pushed into their new homes along the area of the scalp.
The implanter tool allows our doctors to implant hair at a precise angle and depth for maximum density and most-natural results. Unlike other hair transplant techniques, DHI leaves no visible scars on the strip of skin where extraction takes place, as there is no need to create incisions or perform strip surgery.
DHI procedures at Clinique de Paris are only done by internationally-trained, board-certified surgeons. The medical team specializes in hair transplants, each doing hundreds of procedures every year.
The technology and technique that goes into our method allows us to perform hair transplant surgery like never before. For one, the treatment can cover a large area, and has the highest hair graft survival in the industry (98-99% vs. 75-77% with other techniques). Additionally, DHI transplants are considered as microsurgeries, meaning they don't involve incisions and stitches which lessens the likelihood of complications.
In terms of your hair transplant recovery, you will experience minimal downtime. You will have a bandage for one day, and then follow a three-day spraying protocol. You can return to work (assuming you’re working from home) the day after the procedure, and seven days after if you need to report to the office. You can do light exercises after one week, and heavy exercises including swimming after two weeks.
At Clinique de Paris, experts are with you every step of the way – we ensure that you not only get the best hair transplant experience but also the best post-op care.