Receiving area of ​​a hair graft

What is the recipient area of ​​a hair implant?

The recipient area in a capillary graft is understood to be that affected by alopecia. It is the area to be treated where the hair follicles will be implanted extracted from what is known as the donor area.

Importance of the recipient area in a hair implant

Not everyone is suitable for a hair transplant, in more cases than you think, alopecia has progressed so much that it is already too late to resort to a hair transplant. To find out if you are a good candidate for a hair transplant, the medical team carries out a hair study where they take into account, among other things, the donor zone and the receiving area.

It is important to evaluate the recipient area of ​​a hair graft through an in-depth capillary diagnosis, as this provides very valuable information for the healthcare team.

type of alopecia

Based on the pattern of baldness observed in the recipient area, doctors diagnose the type of alopecia of the patient. The most common type of alopecia is androgenic alopecia, which is of hormonal and genetic origin. In these cases, hair transplant surgery is viable. 

However, there may be other types of alopecia for which hair transplantation is not usually as effective. Scarring alopecia such as alopecia areata or folliculitis decalvans generate scar tissue on the scalp, making it impossible for the transplanted follicular units to thrive. 

Degree of alopecia

Through the capillary diagnosis of the recipient area in a hair graft together with the donor area, the team defines the degree of alopecia of the patient. In the case of women, a measurement scale known as Ludwig scale, while in men it is known as Hamilton–Norwood scale. This differentiation to determine the degree of alopecia occurs because the pattern of hair loss in men and women is not the same. While men begin alopecia in the area of ​​the hairline and crown until it spreads throughout the head, the first signs of baldness in women are usually a widening of the hairline, and from there it continues to progress.

Condition of the patient's scalp

It is important that the recipient area in a hair graft is in optimal health conditions. That is why in the hair study special attention is paid to that part of the scalp. Scalp diseases such as dermatitis and folliculitis They can be a problem when performing a hair implant.

How to care for the recipient area after a hair transplant?

At the end of hair implant surgery, it is common for multiple symptoms to appear. questions Regarding the postoperative period, following medical instructions and taking care of the recipient area is key, otherwise complications could arise that prevent the correct development of the hair implant. 

After a hair transplant it is essential to comply with the postoperative norms to avoid complications and aesthetic results that meet expectations. The receiving area where the follicular units have been implanted is the most delicate and with which we must take the most care.

The most important thing is not to touch or aggressively manipulate the recipient area, since we could seriously compromise the survival of the grafts. In addition, sun exposure should be avoided for the first few months after the intervention, otherwise the healing skin may acquire a dark color, affecting the aesthetics of the results.

Another important issue is keep the affected area clean, washing properly, and hydrated with the recurrent application of thermal sprayThis will also relieve any possible pain in the recipient area during the first few days post-surgery.