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A crown transplant is a surgical procedure that moves healthy hair follicles from the back or sides of the head to the crown area to restore hair density and thickness:
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Crown transplant |
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What it is |
A surgical procedure that moves hair follicles from the back or sides of the head to the crown area |
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Why it’s done |
To restore hair density and thickness in the crown area, which is a common area for hair loss |
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How it’s done |
A surgeon extracts hair follicles from a donor area and implants them into the crown area using micro-incisions |
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How it looks |
The transplanted hair blends in with the surrounding hair and looks natural |
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How long it takes |
The procedure can take several hours, and the transplanted hair may take several months to grow fully |
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Recovery |
Patients may experience some redness, swelling, and mild discomfort, but this usually resolves within a few days |
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Results |
The effects are frequently permanent, but the success of the procedure depends on a number of factors |
The most common technique used for crown transplants is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). Another technique is Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), which uses a specialized instrument to extract and implant follicles almost simultaneously. DHI can provide more precise control over the depth, angle, and direction of each implanted graft.