Since the beginning of December, three Brazilian personalities have revealed that they have undergone hair transplants: presenter Tadeu Schmidt, Lucas Lima and singers Vavá and Rafael Ilha. The concentration of these reports over a short interval highlights a growing trend: the popularization of the procedure and the greater willingness of public figures to speak openly about baldness and aesthetic solutions.
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According to Doctor Marcelo Nogueira, the subject is no longer limited to the office. “In recent years, hair transplantation has started to take up space on social media and in the media. Techniques have evolved, offering more natural results and a smoother recovery. This has increased interest and reduced the stigma surrounding the subject,” he says. The procedure essentially involves taking follicular units – the roots of the hair – from one donor area to transplant them into another.
Celebrities who have recently spoken about transplantation represent the most common profile among patients. “Men over 30 and 40 still make up the largest proportion of people seeking a transplant, as they are most affected by androgenetic alopecia and baldness,” says Nogueira. He emphasizes, however, that the intervention is not reserved for this group: women suffering from the same pathology also benefit from it, as do people who wish to correct defects in their beard, increase the density of their eyebrows or reduce the size of their forehead.
The demand for transplants among young people has also increased. “The younger generation closely monitors their image thanks to social networks and quickly notices changes at the roots of their hair. They arrive at the office earlier, either to prevent the progression of baldness, or to carry out a transplant in specific cases,” observes the specialist.
In the technical field, different methods can be used, but the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique has become the most sought after. Unlike the FUT technique, which takes a strip of skin from the donor area, FUE extracts hairs individually through microincisions, leaving almost imperceptible punctuated scars. Among the most recent developments is the No-shave technique, which allows you to remove strands without shaving your hair, thus preserving your look during the postoperative period. “The immediate aspect becomes more discreet and the return to routine becomes faster,” explains Nogueira.
He emphasizes, however, that no technique is universal. “Each has specific indications and must be chosen according to the characteristics and needs of the patient,” he explains. In the case of No-shave, for example, the recommendation is generally aimed at first bald people, public figures or people who want total discretion. All techniques, when properly executed, give natural results, because the transplant is carried out follicle by follicle, following the angulation and original distribution of the hair. Nogueira also emphasizes that the procedure should not be confused with hair implants, which use synthetic fibers.
Transplantation is considered safe when carried out in an appropriate surgical environment and after examinations authorizing the procedure. The risk of rejection is low since the follicular units come from the patient himself. The transplanted hair also does not carry the genetics of baldness, providing long-lasting results. However, Nogueira remembers that alopecia has no cure, only control. It is therefore important to maintain clinical treatment to preserve non-transplanted hair.
For the doctor, hair transplantation has acquired a new role. “It is no longer considered a last alternative. Today it is part of ongoing care for hair health and self-esteem, providing benefits at different stages of life,” he concludes.
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