FAQ
What characteristics does Medicap's® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 have to be approved for implantation?
Medicap® hair 4.0 meets all the Biocompatibility and Safety requirements of international standards for medical devices.
Who can do the Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 implant? The plant is it can be performed exclusively by a Qualified Doctor and Expert in the method using the automatic implanter (Automatic Medicap 4.0 Hair Implant) or manual and only on a suitable patient. C It is used in a medical procedure aimed at solving baldness problems or as a remedy for imperfections caused by thinning hair.
How is the implantation of Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 performed?
The implant is a simple outpatient procedure that is carried out with the use of an automatic or manual implanter by inserting one hair at a time under the anesthetized scalp, until the desired density is obtained.
How many Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 are needed to correct generalized thinning?
Approximately 2,500 Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 is enough to achieve a good aesthetic result. For greater density, you can opt for Biocompatible High Density Artificial Hair 4.0 (MHD).
I am a female patient, what length can I have Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0?
Medicap ® 4.0 Biocompatible Artificial Hair is available in different lengths from 15 cm, 30 cm up to 45 cm and in various shapes: straight, wavy, curly and afro curly in order to meet all patient expectations.
I have blonde hair. Is Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 available in this color?
Yes, Medicap’s® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 is available in 15 colors plus white in order to meet all the expectations of patients who want to solve their baldness problems.
What are implanted hairs like and how are they treated?
Medicap’s® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 is aesthetically similar to natural hair, it is very flexible and resistant. For proper maintenance of the system, please follow the post-implantation instructions both in terms of treatments and the use of suitable products. They are dyed with ammonia-free substances, but it is not possible to bleach them.
How long does it take for a Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 implant to be stable?
The definitive fixation takes place 20-30 days after implantation and if excessive traction is not carried out it can remain for a long time.
How many Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 implants per implantation session?
Normally, 800-1,500 hairs are implanted per session. If you want a higher density, you can implant Medicap’s® High Density Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 which provide triple volume (e.g. implanting 1,000 fibers results in 3,000 hairs).
How often can Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 implantation sessions be performed?
Normally, the implantation can be repeated on different areas every 5 weeks. The Implantation Protocol establishes that it must be carried out exclusively on healthy skin.
How long does the aesthetic result of the Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair Implant 4.0 last?
The duration of the aesthetic result varies according to the correct execution of the surgery and the post-implant management. The medical literature on the implantation of biocompatible artificial fibers Medicap® 4.0 reports an average annual fall of about 10%.
After the natural loss of some Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0, is it possible to repeat the implant to obtain the aesthetic result again?
Yes, some small quantity implants are necessary to compensate for the annual fall.
After an autotransplant, can the Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 Implant be done?
Yes, many doctors use the Medicap® 4.0 Hair Implant System to increase the hair density achieved with autotransplantation.
During a therapy with hair loss products, is it possible to perform the Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair Implant 4.0?
Yes, many dermatologists carry out Medicap® 4.0 Hair Implant System to support Dermo-Trichological Therapy. The use of cortisone therapy for the care of one’s hair combined with the implant is not recommended as it can increase the risk of skin reactions.
Is the Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair Implant 4.0 suitable for eyebrows?
No, the difficulty of this type of implantation is given by the implantation area which is much more sensitive and by the lack of the galea capitis.
Is Medicap's® Biocompatible Artificial Hair Implant suitable for correcting alopecia totalis?
This is not the best case to treat due to the very large number of implants that alopecia totalis would require, but thanks to the new generation of Biocompatible Hair 4.0 and the new High Intensity Biocompatible Artificial Hair 4.0 (MHD) several cases of both men and women have been treated and documented with encouraging results.
I have a hairpiece, can I replace it with the Medicap® Biocompatible Artificial Hair Implant?
Si, but gradually and progressively after checking the condition of the skin. The Artificial Hair Implant is started from the occipital area (or from the frontal area) and from time to time the part of the prosthesis corresponding to the implanted area is eliminated as, after implantation, the skin must remain free to heal quickly. If you cover the implant with a hairpiece, you will always have an infectious reaction.
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