The Before and After of a Hair Transplant published by ex-BBB Gustavo Marsengo has once again drawn attention to a procedure that is increasingly common in Brazil. On his social networks, the lawyer shared images of the results obtained after the operation and commented on the change in appearance. “A little over a year of new hair. And there are people who have the courage to say that they prefer their old ones,” he wrote.
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The exhibition of the result follows a broader movement towards the popularization of hair transplantation, driven both by technical advances and by greater visibility of the subject on social media. According to hair transplant specialist Marcelo Nogueira, the procedure is no longer considered taboo.
“In recent years, hair transplantation has ceased to be a restricted topic and has started to occupy space on social networks and in the media. Techniques have progressed, offering more natural results and a calmer recovery period, factors which have stimulated interest. Additionally, the normalization of the subject by public figures is helping to reduce the stigma around baldness and the procedure itself,” he asserts.
Typically, transplantation involves redistributing the patient’s own hair. “Basically, the procedure involves taking the patient’s follicular units (hair roots) from one region, called the donor area, to transplant them into another,” explains the specialist.
The patient profile remains predominantly male, particularly over the age of 30. “Men after 30, 40 years old are the patients who come to the office the most for a hair transplant, after all, they are the most affected by androgenetic alopecia, the famous baldness,” he says. However, the procedure is not limited to this group. “Apart from men with androgenetic alopecia, women with this condition also benefit from hair transplantation. In addition, the procedure may also be indicated to restore and/or increase hair density in other areas, such as the beard and eyebrows, and to reduce the size of the forehead, for example,” he adds.
Another fact that attracts attention is the increase in demand among young people. “Mainly thanks to social networks, the younger generation is more informed and more attached to their image. They therefore quickly notice changes at the hairline. They arrive earlier in search of solutions, whether to prevent the progression of baldness with clinical treatments or to carry out a transplant in specific cases,” he says.
Currently, different techniques are used, with the emphasis being on FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction). “Unlike the FUT technique (Follicular Unit Transplantation), in which a strip of skin is taken from the donor area, in the FUE technique the hairs are extracted individually through micro-incisions. The great advantage is that it causes punctuated scars, practically imperceptible, unlike FUT, which leaves a linear scar,” he explains.
A newer variation, known as No-shave, has gained popularity because it does not require complete shaving of the hair. “The great advantages of this technique are that it leaves the visual appearance very pleasant in the immediate postoperative period and allows a faster return to a normal routine, with the appearance preserved during recovery,” he emphasizes. The expert nevertheless emphasizes that there is no universal technique. “Each has its indications and contraindications and must be chosen according to the characteristics and needs of the patient. »
According to him, when correctly indicated, the result tends to be natural. “It is important to emphasize that, when performed correctly by an experienced professional, all techniques are capable of providing an extremely natural and satisfactory result. The transplant is carried out follicle by follicle following the angulation and natural distribution of the strands and the hair grows with the same color, texture and growth rate as the area from which it was taken,” he says. He also warns that the graft should not be confused with synthetic thread implants.
Regarding safety, the specialist explains that the procedure presents a low risk when carried out with adequate assessment. “With adequate examinations and carried out in an appropriate surgical environment, the procedure has a very low risk of rejection, provided that the region of the recipient area is well evaluated beforehand by the doctor. In fact, the follicular units used come from the patient himself and safety depends on careful evaluation and the correct execution of the procedure,” he says.
Finally, he emphasizes that the transplant does not permanently stop baldness. “In addition, transplanted hair does not carry the genetics of baldness, leading to extremely long-lasting results. However, since baldness has no cure, only control, it is essential to maintain clinical treatment in parallel to prevent non-transplanted (or native) hair from continuing to suffer the effects of alopecia, thereby damaging results and appearance,” he asserts.
For the specialist, the intervention began to be considered as part of ongoing care. “Hair transplantation is no longer considered something extreme or the last alternative. Today it has become a treatment that can be adopted at different stages of life, with great benefits for the well-being and self-esteem of the patient,” he concludes.
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