Things to Keep in Mind Before Undertaking a Hair Transplant Course

As one of the most popular aesthetic procedures, hair transplant doesn’t only change the look of a person but affects his or her psychology and emotions as well. Given the fact that hair loss can affect the personality of a person and make him or her under-confident, a hair transplant surgeon also has to wear the hat of a counsellor. There are several reputed centres like the International Institute of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine that provide a hair transplant course in India. The things you must keep in mind before you undertake one such course is mentioned in this blog.

What is hair transplant and how is it performed?

A hair transplant is a surgical procedure where follicles of hair are taken from a “donor area,” and then inserted to the “recipient area” or, the area suffering from hair loss the most. This process can be performed in two techniques – FUT and FUE.

Follicular Unit Transplantation is also known as strip harvesting. In this method, a strip of scalp that contains healthy hair follicles is extracted. It is then sliced, and individual Follicular units are grouped before being inserted to the balding area.

Follicular Unit Extraction, on the other hand, is a new method in comparison with FUT. In this process, a small round device is used to extract the follicles individually from the scalp. They are then inserted to the recipient area using a punch device. This process is considerably faster and doesn’t leave a linear scar, unlike FUT.

Some highly-qualified surgeons also provide a combined FUT+FUE surgery where, according to the condition of hair loss and its stage on a scale, the best of both the methods are used together.

What are the various topics covered at a training course?

Given the levels of reported hair loss cases in the world, the requirement of transplant surgeons is increasing by the day. A professional who has completed his or her MBBS or above courses can take part in a certification course on FUT and FUE transplant training to be aware of the subject. The multiple things taught in one such course include:

1. Male and female hair loss
2. Pre and Postoperative preparation
3. The anatomy of the hair and scalp
4. Anaesthesia and consultation
5. Detailed accounts of FUT and FUE methods
6. Small information on scalp micropigmentation
7. Hands-on demonstration

Top things to know before undertaking one such course

While, as a professional, you are drawn towards the transplant course, there are a few things you must keep in mind. Some of them are:
1. Attention to detailAs a transplant surgeon, you must have a keen attention to detail. If you do not have sharp eyesight, it is actually of no use to think of being a transplant surgeon.
2. Accuracy and precisionAs a professional transplant surgeon, you will be asked to make almost three-thousand incisions which are around less than 1-mm in length on the scalp. Not only so, but these incisions must also be precise and in even distributions, so that they look natural.

Follicles of the number of incisions made must be then inserted. This procedure requires the use of small instruments. If you aren’t careful enough, you might end up messing the entire appearance of your clients.

Why should you opt for a transplant course?

A hair transplant course can be an excellent opportunity for you if you want to become a transplant surgeon in the future. Undertaking it from a place like IICSAM would ensure guidance under ABHRS (American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery) certified doctors. The two practising surgeons of the course are Dr Preeti and Dr Satya Saraswat. Both of them have been in the industry for long and could not only give good coaching but also impart a working knowledge of being a surgeon.
Conclusion: Based in Agra, the International Institute of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine is known to be popular for imparting practical training with a hands-on demonstration on subjects. The institute has courses for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS professionals and higher-secondary passouts as well. Should you want to know about the programs covered at IICSAM and apply for the same, get in touch by dialling +91 9149112892.