Crown Hair Transplant

What Is a Crown Hair Transplant?

A crown hair transplant is a specialized form of hair transplant focused on restoring hair density in the crown of the head—the circular area at the back of the scalp often affected by male pattern hair loss and hair thinning. The crown region is unique due to its hair whorl and unique growth pattern, which require precision and expertise from an experienced surgeon to achieve natural looking results.

At Maxim Hair Restoration, the procedure involves relocating healthy hair follicles from areas with sufficient healthy donor hair—typically the sides or back of the scalp—into the crown area experiencing crown hair loss. Over time, these transplanted hair follicles grow new, permanent hair, filling in bald spots and increasing hair density.

How It Works

Extraction: Using advanced techniques like Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) or Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), individual hair follicles are carefully removed from the donor hair area.
Implantation: Each follicle is placed into the crown region, following the natural hair whorl to ensure seamless integration.
Growth: After the surgical procedure, the transplanted follicles go through a growth cycle, leading to full hair growth over several months.

Key Benefits

Restores a fuller appearance in the crown hair area.
Offers a permanent solution to thinning hair and loss in the crown.

Provides natural looking results tailored to your hair loss pattern.

Client Results

The Procedure – What to Expect

Initial Consultation and Planning

Your hair restoration journey begins with an initial consultation at Maxim Hair Restoration. Our hair transplant surgeon will:* Assess your hair loss pattern and crown area.

Determine if you have sufficient healthy donor hair.
Discuss realistic expectations for your crown hair transplant results.
Recommend the ideal hair transplant techniques for your case, such as FUE hair transplant or FUT.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Preparation: The donor and crown areas are cleaned and prepared. Local anesthesia ensures a minimally invasive procedure with minimal discomfort.
Harvesting Donor Hair: Follicular unit extraction or follicular unit excision is used to remove the required number of grafts.
Implantation in the Crown: Grafts are carefully placed to match your unique growth pattern.
Completion: The procedure can last several hours depending on how many grafts are needed.

Timeline

Procedure length: 4–8 hours (varies by number of grafts and technique).
Recovery period: Most patients return to regular activities within 2–3 days.

Comfort and Pain Management

Local anesthesia minimizes discomfort.
Mild soreness may be present for a few days, manageable with over-the-counter medication.

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Results, Duration & Aftercare

When Results Become Visible

Initial growth: Around 3–4 months after the crown hair transplantation.
Full hair growth: Typically 9–12 months post-procedure.

Longevity of Results

The transplanted hair is permanent hair resistant to future hair loss in most patients. However, untreated areas may continue to experience further hair loss over time.