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Hair implantation: the treatment process

For recovery from hair loss, such as a receding hairline or inlets, hair implantation may be the perfect solution. It is good to know what to expect from such treatment. On this page, we therefore go into detail about the treatment process so that you can prepare yourself properly. You can also schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your specific situation and wishes with a specialist.

Hair implantation: the treatment in 5 steps

The first contact with Clinic is a consultation with a specialist, if you choose to schedule treatment then this conversation is followed up with an intake meeting with the attending physician. This is usually on the treatment day itself, but can also be scheduled several weeks in advance. This is followed by the hair implant treatment. This is always a day treatment. At the end of the treatment day you will receive aftercare instructions. The recovery time is on average 10 days. The result will be fully visible after one year. The time to schedule the checkup appointment.

The 5 steps of the hair implant treatment process

1. The consultation with a specialist

Before scheduling a hair implant treatment, you will be invited for an on-site consultation with one of our specialists. During this consultation, we will go over the different treatment methods with you. We understand that you also have questions, such as: "How do hair implants work? We are happy to take the time for these questions. A personal treatment plan is also drawn up for you. This is based on the available number of hair implants (groups of hair follicles) and your wishes.

Precautions

After scheduling the treatment, you will receive precautionary instructions for the treatment day. These include, for example, not drinking alcohol and temporarily not taking other blood-thinning drugs. These are instructions to ensure that the course of the hair implantation and the result of the treatment are as optimal as possible.

2. Intake interview

Treatment begins with an intake meeting with the attending physician, where your medical records are reviewed with you and the area to be treated is marked off. In addition, the treatment day is reviewed with you and there is room for any questions you may have about the hair implants.

3. Treatment

A hair implantation in the Netherlands is a day treatment averaging six to seven hours. During the treatment, local anesthesia is used. Therefore, there is nothing to feel from the treatment. After the anesthesia, the donor area (the back of the head) is treated by the hair transplant assistants. They transplant the hair implants one by one. A hair implant is also called a graft. It is a group of hair follicles. Then the doctor makes incisions in the area to be treated, in order to determine where and how to place the hair implants to be transplanted. The hair transplant assistants then place the hair implants one by one in the area to be treated. In between, there is time for a sumptuous lunch. This is provided by Zantman Clinic .

4. Aftercare and instructions

After treatment, you will receive aftercare instructions and aftercare products for home from the doctor. It is not recommended that you drive yourself home at the end of a treatment day. You may be tired and then it is nice if you can be picked up. As far as recovery is concerned, a maximum of 10 to 14 days after a hair implantation it is no longer noticeable that you have had a treatment. Depending on how good the condition of your skin is, this may also be the case as early as five days. The small scabs (due to the placement of the hair implants) will have disappeared and the skin has recovered from the treatment. In most cases, the hairs in the hair follicles that have been transplanted will fall out after two weeks. In the following months, the transplanted hair follicles will start producing new hairs. This hair growth will be visible after two to four months. After about nine months, the hairs regain their original structure and strength. The final result of the treatment is fully visible one year after the hair transplant. This is also the time when the final check-up appointment with the attending physician is scheduled.

5. Checkup appointment

One year after treatment, you will be invited for a final check-up. The result of the treatment and the donor area will then be assessed by the attending physician. It is always possible to come in for an interim checkup with your attending physician within a year, should you feel comfortable. In addition, we are curious about your hair implantation experiences.

Will you choose FUE or FUT?

Only two methods can be distinguished, namely the FUE method and the FUT method. In the FUE treatment, the grafts (groups of hair follicles) are moved one unit at a time. In the FUT method, it is necessary to remove a strip of skin and divide it into grafts. For this reason, almost all treatments today are performed using the FUE method.

What is hair implantation?

Over the past few decades, the techniques for performing hair implantation have been increasingly refined and improved, but sufficient good donor material is still needed for a good result of your hair implantation. In addition, experience of the specialist is needed to perform the technique properly. In hair implantation, it is your own hair that continues to grow in another place. When the treatment is complete, the transplanted hair will be indistinguishable from your original hair. You will never have to do anything to it again, and you can simply style and cut your new hair like your other hair.

Other words for a hair implant

There are several words for a hair implant. Another popular word is a "graft." They are also called "hair follicles." During a hair implantation, hair implants are invited from the donor area. The donor area is located at the back of the head. This area is not prone to hair loss. When hairs are transplanted, these hairs retain the characteristics of the donor area. Thus, the hair will continue to grow throughout your life.

Why is it important to know what hair implants are?

There are several reasons why it is important for you to know what hair implants are. If you want to undergo hair implantation, research beforehand what a Clinic means by a hair implant. This is because there are clinics that calculate the hair implant price based on the number of hairs. Other clinics calculate the price based on the number of grafts. Since a graft can contain a different number of hairs, it is important to establish this. A hair implantation with 1,000 grafts gives a very different result than with 1,000 hairs.

How many hair implants do you think you will need? You can roughly determine it yourself. We also recommend that you have this done by a physician. We would like to invite you for a free consultation without any obligation on your part.

The Price of Hair Implants

When someone is considering a hair transplant, they often immediately look at the hair implant price. The price of hair implants can vary widely. Price differences are influenced by, among other things:

  • When someone is considering a hair transplant, they often immediately look at the hair implant price. The price of hair implants can vary widely. Price differences are influenced by, among other things:
  • The Clinic who performs the treatment.
  • The number of hair implants needed.
  • The hair transplant method.
  • Either the standard hair transplant or hair-saving hair transplant is chosen.
  • Whether to take advantage of promotions or offers.

Thousands of hair implant experiences have been shared in recent years. These hair transplant experiences are becoming more and more important. These experiences become more important for you, because on the basis of these experiences you can get a good picture of the respective hair transplant Clinic. For example, hair clinic Zantman Clinic scores very well when it comes to hair transplantation. On various websites and forums are very positive and extensive hair implants experiences shared. We therefore like to refer to people's experiences with this treatment. For this reason, you can also read online a large number of experiences of people who have achieved wonderful results, thanks to a hair transplant at Zantman Clinic. We can also put you in touch with people who have undergone hair implantation with us and are happy to share their experience with you. This way you can get a good idea of what to expect.

FUE hair implantation

For hair implantation, we use the FUE technique (Follicular Unit Extraction). In this method, the hair follicles are extracted one by one for the hair implantation. This makes the FUE technique less invasive than the FUT method. In addition, minimal scars remain in the donor area and the healing period after treatment is much shorter than with the FUT method. Within the FUE technique, variation is possible in the instrumentation used by specialists. With sometimes own names such as DHI (Direct Hair Implantation), HST (Hair Stem Cell Transplantation) or micro FUE. Ultimately, the quality of a hair implantation stands or falls with how knowledgeable and experienced the medical specialists are and with what consideration they perform the treatment. At Zantman Clinic we opt for careful treatments with attention to the donor area and focused on a natural result. You can read more about the FUT and the FUE method and its variations on the techniques page.

Hair implants experiences

Thousands of hair implant experiences have been shared in recent years. These hair transplant experiences are becoming more and more important. These experiences become more important for you, because on the basis of these experiences you can get a good picture of the respective hair transplant Clinic. For example, hair clinic Zantman Clinic scores very well when it comes to hair transplantation. On various websites and forums are very positive and extensive hair implants experiences shared. We therefore like to refer to people's experiences with this treatment. For this reason, you can also read online a large number of experiences of people who have achieved wonderful results, thanks to a hair transplant at Zantman Clinic. We can also put you in touch with people who have undergone hair implantation with us and are happy to share their experience with you. This way you can get a good idea of what to expect.

Hair implants costs

It was explained earlier in this article that hair implants costs can vary greatly from Clinic and country to country. The cost of hair implants can range from about 1,500 euros for a small treatment to over 10,000 euros for a large treatment. Keep in mind that sometimes more than 1 treatment is needed. In fact, 1 treatment can place a maximum of 30 to 40 grafts per cm2. When more grafts are placed, the grafts can suffocate each other. This does not benefit the hair implantation result. So when you want to have a higher hair density, you can count on additional hair implant costs. You can also visit us at Clinic . We can then calculate the exact hair implant costs for you. You may be able to save on costs with an interesting promotion or flex-booking.

Hair implants reimbursement

Hair implants costs can be quite high. In some cases, you may be eligible for a hair implant reimbursement. Such a reimbursement could save you a lot of money. In some cases, more than 10,000 euros. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly difficult to qualify for reimbursement for hair implants. Health insurance companies are becoming increasingly strict. Therefore, in recent years there have been few cases of people who have received reimbursement for hair implants. In some cases you may be eligible. Usually there must be an accident or medical necessity. For example, if you have become partially bald due to an accident or illness, there is a chance that your hair implants will be reimbursed. If the hair implants are not reimbursed, in some cases you can deduct the cost of the hair transplant from the tax. So this way you can also save a lot of money on the hair implants price.

Hair implantation for men and women

When men experience incipient baldness or notice their hair falling out, the most common cause is hereditary hair loss. The way your hair falls out is in your genes and follows a certain pattern. Based on that pattern, our specialists can predict how your hair loss will progress. Women can also opt for a hair transplant when they notice that their hairline is receding or the parting on the head is widening. Hair transplant techniques for women are the same as for men. A hair-saving treatment is often chosen, where your hair is not shaved off and the hairstyle remains intact as much as possible.

Hair implantation

Besides the word hair implantation, the word hair implantation is also often used. But what exactly is the difference between a hair implant and a hair implant or hair implantation?

The use of "implant" and "inplant" in the Dutch language stems from confusion and informal language use. Of the two, "implant" is the correct and official word in Dutch.

"Implant" comes from the Latin "implantare," meaning "to implant." In the medical world, an implant refers to any object or material, bio-compatible or not, that is artificially inserted into the body.

"Inplant" is not an official Dutch word and is not recognized in standard dictionaries or medical terminology. The confusion between "implant" and "inplant" may stem from the literal translation of the verb "to implant. But in the context of medical applications, such as hair transplants or dental implants, "implant" is the correct word.

In short, "implant" is a loanword from Latin and the correct term in Dutch. "Inplant" is not an official term and seems to have arisen from informal language usage.

Receive a no-obligation treatment and price estimate

Receive a hair transplant treatment and price estimate by email. To do so, please email photos of the donor area (the back of your head) and the area to be treated to info@zantmankliniek.nl. Please include your first and last name, phone number and date of birth. You will receive a recommendation by e-mail from one of our specialists within one working day.

Frequently Asked Questions

The transplant takes place under local anesthesia. As a result, you won't feel anything from the treatment. The anesthetic pricks are the most annoying of the whole treatment. After treatment, you may sometimes experience post-treatment pain or itching. This can easily be remedied by taking Paracetamol or another painkiller.

The hair implants continue to produce new hair for life. Therefore, it is a natural and permanent solution for repairing hair loss.

The cost of hair implantation depends on the number of grafts (groups of hair follicles) required. A small treatment is 500 grafts, an average is 1500 grafts and a large treatment is 2000+ grafts.
The hair implantation costs are clearly listed on the page 'hair transplantation costs' which can be found in the main menu. This page also lists the available Last Minute dates and other current offers.

The number of hair implants required for a hair implant treatment depends on two factors. These are your personal wishes and the available donor material (usually the back of your head).
A small treatment is 500 to 1000 grafts. An average treatment is 1500 grafts. A large treatment is 2000+ grafts.
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Request a price and treatment estimate by email. To do so, please email photos of the area to be treated to info@zantmankliniek.nl. Include your first and last name, phone number and date of birth. You will receive a price and treatment indication by e-mail within 1 working day.

Hair implantation is pre-eminently a treatment that people are willing to travel for. It is a treatment that can usually be done in one day, and it is a treatment that matters a great deal to people personally. It involves a permanent change to one's appearance. In making the choice of a good Clinic , quality and price are the most important factors.
There are clinics in every country with a focus on quality or low price and everything in between. When it is a consideration to travel further for treatment, it means that the choice of a good Clinic becomes broader, but sometimes more complex. The best method for making a good choice is to schedule consultation appointments at multiple hair clinics.
Low-wage countries are home to more budget providers for hair transplantation and Western countries to more quality providers. At Zantman Clinic , 20% of clients come from abroad, especially Belgium and Germany.

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