Biofibre Hair Transplant
Biofibre hair transplant term is misnomer. Right term will be Biofibre implant, though these both terms are used interchangeably by many people.
Biofibre implant is a synthetic nylon fibre that inserted inside the skin to mimic the natural hair. Biofibre hair implant is used to treat alopecia. It helps in covering the baldness. Biofibre is a biocompatible synthetic hair. It is undetectable to natural hair. It can meet the desired colour, length and shape.
Comparison Of Natural Hair Transplant with Biofibre Hair Implant
Biofibres have a reversible knot which helps in holding it to skin. It is a worthwhile hair restoration technique for alopecia and hair thinning. It is recommenced if the hair transplant is not possible because of the limited donor area. It is a safe simple and light aesthetic surgery.
Another benefit of Biofibre hair implant is that it can be used both male and female patients. Also most importantly it helps in obtaining immediate results.
Biofibres have a reversible knot which is inserted in the skin using disposable manual implanter. Direction and angulation of biofibre is important for most aesthetic and natural looking results. To acheive gradual aesthetic improvement a quantity of 800 to 1500 biofibre is suggested per single session.
Test Patch
Before doing large sessions of biofibre, a test patch of 100 fibres is recommended. This helps in knowing your body’s acceptability of biofibres. After the test patch, a waiting period of 1 month is advisable. If there is no untoward reaction of the skin then large sessions of biofibre can be performed.
Procedure of Biofibre hair implant
Procedure is started by giving local anaesthesia. A small needle is used to avoid pain to patient. Local anaesthesia makes the skin numb. 1 sterile packet of biofibres has 2 small packets which contain 50 biofibres each. Biofibres can be counted by patient before the procedure. We at Prime Hair Studio and Cosmetic Clinic, handover the empty packets to patients at the end of procedure for more transparency.
We advise to gradually increase the density of fibres over multiple sessions. It is advisable to implant 1200 fibres as a first session. Over the next sessions, density of Biofibres can be increased. Second session of biofibre hair implant can be performed after 3 to 4 weeks in the same area or after 1 to 2 weeks in a different area.
Requirement or number of fibres required depends on the expectations of the individual. As these biofibre are fine, more numbers are required to get desired results.
Biofibre Hair Transplant before and after pictures
Results depends on how many biofibres are implanted. More the number of biofibres are implanted, better will be density and coverage.
What after Biofibre Implant ?
After implantation patient can resume his social life immediately. Immediate post implant care includes
1. Antibiotics
2. Gentle Handling of biofibre.
3. Periodic check up
4. Proper cleaning with suitable products
Maintenance of biofibre hair implant depends on personal hygiene and proper care.
Sebum removal is helpful.
Always treat biofibre gently.
Do not curl or iron it.
Use wide tooth comb to untangle.
Wash regularly.
Wash with freshwater after swimming.
Protect biofibre hair implant with wet towel during sauna.
Complications of Biofibre hair transplant or biofibre implant
Swelling, inflammation and occasional infection are some of the complications.
Every year about 20% fibres fall and it needs to be replaced. This repeated replacement can cause swelling, inflammation and hardening of the skin.
Infection is seen as redness and discharge of fluid or pus. Localised infection can be treated with medicines or by removal of infected fibre. Biofibre can be extracted or removed in the whole form if infected.
Repeat insertion of biofibre in the same area can be done after 3 months.
Companies Making Synthetic Fibres
- Medicap (Italy) Biofibre – Currently Medicap is the leading company in making synthetic fibres and Biofibre is a trademark belonging to Medicap.
- Nido (Japan) Synthetic Fibre – It is also a world renowned company making synthetic fibres and they use integrated knots which are easy place.
Difference between Medicap Biofibres and Nido Fibers
Frequently Asked Questions of Biofibres Hair Implant
1. Can it be done for females?
Yes, it is available in 30cm and 45cm lengths as well. It is also available as straight, wavy and curly biofibre.
2. Can I get desired colour?
Yes, it is available in more than 13 colours.
3. Can someone notice synthetic biofibre?
Biofibre look completely natural like your hair. They do not change the colour or shape. They do not leave any mark after falling.
4. In how many days, fibres are stabilised?
20 to 30 days.
5. How many fibres can be implanted in each session?
800 to 1500
6. How long the result of biofibre hair last?
This duration varies from patient to patient and correct management of post implant period. Every year there is a loss of 20 to 30% fibres.
7. After loosing Biofibres, can new fibres be placed in the same area?
Yes, it can be done.
8. Can I do biofibres after hair transplant?
Yes. In fact it is a very common practise to get desired look by inserting biofibre hair after a failed hair transplant or if the result is not satisfactory to patient.
9. Can biofibre hair implant be done if I am using minoxidil and finasteride?
Yes
10. Can PRP treatment be done after Biofibre?
Yes.
11. Can Biofibre be done for eyebrows or beard?
No. Currently it is not advisable to do biofibres for facial hair. Research is going on to make it more suitable for the same.
12. I wear a wig, can I do biofibre?
Yes, but density of biofibre will not be same as the wig.
13. What is Biofibre Hair Transplant Cost?
Biofibres are made by only two companies all over the world and require high precision and quality control. This makes it costly. Other than that cost of importing, training is added. As it is charged in pounds or dollars, it becomes costly in Indian Rupee. Please keep in mind the cost of maintenance. Also you may need to add about 30% Biofibres every 1 to 2 years to maintain the desired density.
14. Is Biofibre hair transplant in India is at par with the global standards?
Yes, Of course.
In summary, biofibre hair implant is a very good temporary option only in cases where immediate results are desired or if hair transplant is not possible. Nido Fibres from Japan are done in the similar way and have almost similar properties.
Biofibre Video
