この記事の概要
The body position during hair transplant surgery depends on the type of surgery and the location of the procedure. Below are the positions commonly used for the major hair transplant surgical procedures (FUT, FUE, and DHI methods).
Position for Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
When harvesting the donor site :
- Prone (face down) or sitting position : The patient lies face down or sits leaning forward on the operating table while the strip of skin is removed from the donor site (usually the back of the head). This position allows for easier access to the donor site and allows for precise incisions.
When porting :
- Supine or semi-sitting position : The patient lies on their back or sits upright while the harvested hair follicles are transplanted . This allows the surgeon better access to the transplant site and increases the accuracy of the transplant .
Positions for FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
When harvesting hair follicles :
- Prone or semi-prone position : To collect individual hair follicles, the patient lies face down or sits with their back slightly reclined. This position allows for easier access to the hair follicles at the back and sides of the head.
When porting :
- Supine or semi-sitting position : The patient lies on their back or sits with their back slightly raised while the hair follicles are implanted in the transplant site. This allows the surgeon to place the hair follicles precisely.
Positions for DHI (Direct Hair Implantation)
When harvesting hair follicles :
- Prone (face down) or semi-prone position : Similar to the FUE method, you will be in a prone or semi-prone position while the hair follicles are harvested.
When porting :
- Supine or semi-sitting position : Patients lie on their backs or in a semi-sitting position to directly implant the hair follicles using a special pen-like device. This position allows for precise manipulation of the implantation site.
summary
The position you will be placed in during your hair transplant will vary depending on the stage and area of the procedure, but generally you will be placed in the following positions:
- Prone or sitting position : Used to harvest hair follicles from the donor area.
- Supine or semi-sitting position : Used to implant hair follicles into the transplant site.
These positions are chosen to increase surgical accuracy and efficiency and ensure patient comfort.
References
- Healthline: Hair Transplant
- WebMD: Hair Transplant
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Hair Transplantation
- Mayo Clinic: Hair Transplant
