Alopecia (hair loss) in men and women can become severe or embarrassing. There are several types of hair restoration methods available to treat the condition, but knowing the right one to choose can be difficult. Exclusive in Switzerland, the Clinic Lémanic’ Hair Expert Centre offers comprehensive non-surgical hair transplant solutions. We have a closer look on these innovative techniques with Dr.Véronique Emmenegger, medical director of Clinic Lémanic in Lausanne, Switzerland.
What is a Biocompatible Hair transplant (BHI)?
This is a non-surgical method for implanting biocompatible fibres, which are identical to natural hair in terms of their chemical, physical and mechanical properties. In a painless procedure using local anaesthetic, the very fine biocompatible fibres are inserted one by one to achieve the desired hair density. This implant procedure can be performed at any age on men or women with androgenic or cicatricial alopecia problems without any down-time for professional activities.
What are the results?
Exceptional and bespoke aesthetic results are obtained immediately, with hair in a range of colours, lengths and styles. Patients get healthy and thicker hair from the very first session. Since the fibres are supple, flexible and strong, the implants are not only durable, but also convincingly natural.
Can you explain the Micro-Autologous Hair Implant method?
This technique consists in extracting under local anaesthetic natural healthy hair from the patient to transplant them into the chosen areas. Each follicle is manually and painlessly extracted from the back of the head and temples, where the hair is immune from alopecia, and grafted back into the thinning or balding parts of the scalp.
What are the advantages of this method compared to other surgical techniques?
Micro-Autologous Hair Implants are a major advance in hair implant techniques and offer three main advantages. First of all, this method is considered as minimal invasive, there is no visible scarring, unlike in the popular follicular unit extraction (FUE) or follicular unit transplantation (FUT) methods used in the past. The technique is performed entirely by our specialist doctor, who has 13 years’ experience in hair transplantation. The results are very natural and convincing, and it is practically impossible to tell that the person has hair implants. The technique is also excellent for restoring or thickening eyebrows and for covering sparser areas in beards.
Which method to choose between BHI and Micro-Autologous Hair Implants?
Both high-precision methods are perfectly compatible. For example, persons who do not have enough hair in the donor area to extract the follicles for Micro-Autologous Implant can opt for the BHI method to restore density. Our hair health experts and specialist doctors will discuss the techniques available and elaborate a customised program for each individual patient according to their personal goals. We also offer post-treatment follow-up with our BHI Coiffure hair salon, which specialises in services for hair problems to keep healthy and beautiful hair.
