Why the director of a crown hair loss clinic says, ‘Don’t rely solely on transplants’

Why the director of a crown hair loss clinic says, ‘Don’t rely solely on transplants’

Hello.

I’m Kim Da-jung, the chief director of Cordelia Clinic.

You might not have noticed it when looking in the mirror, but one day you saw a photo of your crown and were surprised.

Unlike the hairline, the crown is an area you can't easily see yourself.

That's why people around you often notice it first.

Among those who belatedly visit a hair loss clinic, some often say:

‘It’s hereditary anyway, so it’s going to fall out. I’ll just get a transplant once it’s all gone.’

I understand the sentiment.

It seems easier to solve it all at once than to take medication and manage it daily.

However, there's a crucial misunderstanding hidden in this plan.

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There's one fact you should know first.

Once a hair follicle atrophies and disappears, it cannot be revived.

Many people mistakenly believe that hair transplantation is a procedure that ‘creates new hair follicles,’ but that's not actually the case.

Hair transplantation is a procedure that involves moving hair follicles from the back of the head (occipital region), which are relatively less affected by hair loss, to the thinning areas.

In other words, it's not about creating new follicles but rather relocating existing ones.

That's why the first thing we check during a consultation at a hair loss clinic is ‘how many hair follicles are currently remaining.’

Every living hair follicle at this moment is a valuable asset for any future treatment.

The amount of hair that can be harvested from the back of the head is limited.

The second point to consider is the limitation of the donor area.

The amount of hair follicles that can be harvested from the occipital region is limited.

On the other hand, the crown is a considerably large area.

This is why the plan to wait until the entire area is bald and then fill it with transplants is arithmetically unfeasible.

The area that needs to be filled can be much larger than the amount that can be moved from the back of the head.

There's one more thing to consider.

Androgenetic alopecia continues to progress even after a transplant.

This means that even if the transplanted hair is maintained, the remaining native hair in between can continue to fall out, making the area look sparse again.

That's why many people who undergo transplantation often combine it with medication.

If that's the case, managing it at a hair loss clinic from now on is much more advantageous.

Every strand of hair you protect now changes the future outcome.

That's why early treatment is emphasized at crown hair loss clinics.

It's about slowing down the progression with medication and scalp management, and protecting as many viable hair follicles as possible.

Clinically, those who have consistently managed their hair loss from an early stage achieve much more natural results, even if transplantation becomes necessary later on.

When transplantation is performed while the density of existing hair remains, the transplanted hair blends with the native hair, making it look fuller.

Conversely, if you wait until all the hair has fallen out and try to fill it with transplants alone, there may be limitations in terms of density and naturalness.

Hair loss has a characteristic where the longer it's neglected, the harder it becomes to reverse.

While there may come a time when transplantation is necessary, I hope you remember that, regardless of that, management at this current stage expands your future options.

Above all, this is an area that's difficult to check with your own eyes.

Rather than judging ‘I think it’s still okay,’ the first step is to get an accurate diagnosis of your scalp and hair follicle condition at a crown hair loss clinic.

Because you can only find out how much you have left and what kind of management is right for you by checking directly.

If questions like ‘Is this serious?’, ‘Should I take medication, or is it still okay?’, ‘When should I consider a transplant?’ keep circling in your mind, a single accurate diagnosis will make things much clearer.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the hair loss clinic.

Even seemingly minor questions are fine.

Whether your scalp sometimes itches and if it's related, if you have a family history and can start management early, if your current shampoo is okay – feel free to ask anything.

Checking immediately when you're curious is the best approach.

This has been Kim Da-jung, Chief Director of Cordelia Clinic.

Thank you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can crown hair loss be completely cured with hair transplantation alone?

No, it is difficult to achieve a complete cure with hair transplantation alone. Hair transplantation does not create new hair follicles but rather transplants follicles from the back of the head, which are less affected by hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia can continue to progress even after transplantation, so combining it with medication is important.

How does hair transplantation work?

Hair transplantation is not a procedure that creates new hair follicles. It involves harvesting hair follicles from the occipital region (back of the head), which are relatively less affected by hair loss, and transplanting them to the areas where hair has fallen out.

Why is early treatment important for crown hair loss?

Early treatment is very important for crown hair loss. Once a hair follicle atrophies and disappears, it cannot be revived. Therefore, protecting as many remaining hair follicles as possible through medication and scalp management is advantageous for achieving more natural results in the future.

Can an unlimited number of hair follicles be harvested from the back of the head?

No, the amount of hair follicles that can be harvested from the back of the head (occipital region) is limited. The crown area is large, so waiting until it is completely bald and then trying to fill it solely with transplants may be arithmetically unfeasible.

Can hair loss continue to progress even after a hair transplant?

Yes, androgenetic alopecia can continue to progress even after a transplant. Even if the transplanted hair is maintained, the remaining native hair in between can continue to fall out, making the area look sparse again, so combining it with medication is recommended.

What should I do if I suspect crown hair loss?

If you suspect crown hair loss, getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step. Since it's an area difficult to check with your own eyes, it's important to get an accurate diagnosis of your scalp and hair follicle condition at a hair loss clinic to determine the appropriate management plan.