Through Painless Hair Transplantation by Director Song Eun-seok of Momo Plastic Surgery

모모성형외과 송은석원장 무통모발이식을 통해

To create natural and beautiful hair,

many people spend a lot of time and effort on

hair care, and it is not uncommon for them to

refer to care methods introduced on the internet or

broadcast programs and try them themselves.

These efforts can ultimately be seen as a way to

improve one’s image in a positive direction, but if,

from some point on, more natural hair starts falling

out than before, you may begin to wonder whether

it is hair loss and think a great deal about what

methods might help improve it.

If hair loss is identified early,

improvement may be expected through simple treatment,

but as time passes and the symptoms spread to

other areas, recovery may be difficult with

commonly known methods. People may look into

a variety of options and try them themselves in

hopes of improvement, but in the end many also

come to learn about methods of moving natural hair.

One option available in such situations is hair

transplantation. It can be described as a process

in which healthy, strong follicles are moved and

implanted into areas where hair loss has already

progressed significantly, using the permanent area

at the back of the head or other unaffected areas.

Because this procedure offers the advantage of

addressing the root cause of the condition, it is

considered a method that has drawn attention from

many patients experiencing symptoms.

Director Song Eun-seok of Momo Plastic Surgery said

that when harvesting follicles from areas not affected

by hair loss, the method can largely be divided into

two types depending on how the procedure is carried

out and how many grafts are to be transplanted:

incisional or non-incisional.

The non-incisional method proceeds by extracting

tissues in individual units or in small amounts rather

than in large groups, then transferring them. It has

the advantage of being able to obtain follicles without

the need to excise skin, so there may be less concern

about scarring or pain. However, Director Song Eun-seok

of Momo Plastic Surgery also explained that it can be

difficult to perform in cases where symptoms are severe

and a large number of grafts need to be implanted,

or depending on the patient’s type.

The other method is the incisional approach, which

involves cutting the scalp. Its advantages are that a

large amount of natural hair can be obtained at once

and then transplanted, it can also be performed in

cases where hair density in the back of the head is

low, and it can be applied even when the condition

has progressed considerably. However, depending on

the scalp-cutting process, pain may occur and scars

may form, which can also be aesthetically burdensome.

Director Song Eun-seok, who is also on staff at Momo

Plastic Surgery, said that when consulting with patients,

concerns and worries about this pain and scarring are

very common.

Because of this, many people these days look for

technologies that can reduce the fear and burden of

pain that may arise during incisions, and among them

there is a method called painless hair transplantation,

which has led many patients to take interest in this

procedure.

In this method, the procedure can be considered while

inducing a drowsy state called conscious sedation

anesthesia. Unlike general anesthesia, spontaneous

breathing is possible, so recovery time after the procedure

is fast, and it has the advantage of reducing the pain

and psychological burden that patients may experience

through treatment.

In addition, Director Song Eun-seok of Momo Plastic

Surgery says that the anesthesia used for painless hair

transplantation is a mild level comparable to a drowsy

state, so the risk burden and the possibility of accidents

or side effects are very low. However, because each

individual has a different level of sensitivity to anesthesia,

it is important to first check how sensitive the patient is,

and then receive the procedure at a clinic or hospital

that is sufficiently equipped with the necessary medical

equipment. This helps prevent sudden problems or

accidents and allows for a good prognosis. He also

recommends carefully considering whether the clinic or

hospital has abundant experience and know-how with

this technology.

Director Song Eun-seok of Momo Plastic Surgery also

said that during treatment, only by continuously checking

the patient’s anesthesia state through various devices

such as electronic measuring instruments and ensuring

that immediate action can be taken when any abnormality

occurs can better results be expected. Therefore, it can

be helpful to have the care managed by the attending

doctor, who has extensive experience and know-how

from diagnosis through final recovery.

One year after the procedure, the density may seem

insufficient or some areas may feel unnatural, and you

may wonder whether you should simply adapt to it or

visit another clinic or hospital for an additional examination.

Therefore, it is advisable to check whether a responsibility

guarantee system is in place and whether the relevant

aftercare system is operating so that you can receive help

through retouching to achieve satisfaction.

It is best to find a natural personalized hairline that

takes your usual style and face shape into account. If

hair loss has progressed significantly and you want to

improve it through transplantation but are concerned

about pain, considering a sleep-based option may be

worthwhile.