10 things that you should know about hair transplants.

 

If you are facing hair fall problems, baldness or thinning of hair, then you should make a plan for transplanting your hair. Hair transplant is a good option for hair harmony and you. But there are so many things that you should be familiar with before going through a hair transplant surgery.

With the help of this article, you will know each and everything about the hair transplant surgery. Let’s get started. Have a look to know in detail.

1. The hair transplanted is permanent or not?

1. Yes, the hair transplant is permanent and the hairs will permanently grow for life. The hairs transplanted do not get thin.

2. There are two types of hair transplant surgery FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction).

3. You can choose any one of them, it’s up to you. In both the procedures, hair grafts are taken from the donor’s hair. But the most effective and permanent method of hair transplant is FUE.

2. Does the transplanted hair grow or not?

As we know, the area from hair follicles is extracted is known as a reliable donor area. The donor area is usually at the back of the head and ears, which is not affected by the DHT hormone. So, as soon as the hair in the donor area continues to grow, the hair transplanted will also continue to grow. To ensure that the hair growth is permanent, you need to follow three things.

1. At the time of hair transplant, the hair grafts should be taken from the back of the head or ears, not from other parts.

2. Always follow your doctor and take proper medicines according to the doctor’s prescription.

3. Before going for a hair transplant surgery, check whether the clinic is an expert with skilled surgeons or not.

3. Do you need to take medications for the whole of your life?

1. No, it is not important to take medicines for the whole of life because the hair transplant is permanent.

2. People need to take medicines for 1 to 2 years after the surgery, depending upon the health and the complications.

3. Until and unless the doctor says you’re Ok, you cannot leave your medicines.

4. Is the procedure painful?

No, the surgery is not painful. Because before going up with the surgery, the doctor gives you anesthesia. Therefore, the incision of anesthesia makes the part of surgery numb. This is the reason why the surgery procedure is not painful. But after the surgery, there may occur some complications that can lead to pain. For this problem:

1. You should regularly consult your doctor.

2. You should take your medicines properly and need to take proper rest. Till the time the doctor says Ok.

5. When can you see the final results of a hair transplant?

According to the doctors, you can see the final results of surgery after 2 to 4 months. In 2 to 4 months after surgery, a few follicles start growing. Therefore, in the upcoming 10 to 12 months the transplanted hair grows fully.

6. Who are the right people for a hair transplant?

1. There is no age barrier for hair transplant surgery. But the patients below 18, need their parents or guardians at the time of surgery.

2. Smokers cannot go ahead with the surgery because this surgery can result in complications to them. If they want a surgery, they need to quit smoking for 2 weeks before the surgery.

If the doctor you are consulting says that hair transplantation is not the right option for you. Then you should go with them only. This will be the perfect option for hair harmony and you.

7. Is there any side effect of hair transplant surgery?

1. There are fewer chances of side effects after hair transplant surgery. Proper after-care can result in good health after surgery.

2. But if proper rest and medications are not taken, side effects can occur to the hair transplant patient.

3. Therefore, the patient should be treated according to the doctor’s prescription after the surgery.

8. Can you do a second hair transplant in the future?

1. Yes, you can go through second surgery also in the future. The second surgery is only done to the patients who are in advanced stages of baldness.

2. The frequency of the transplant depends on the donor areas. If the donor area is capable of two sessions, then only the second surgery is done.

3. However, a gap of 6 months is recommended by the surgeon.

9. Can body hair from chest, beard, and underarms used for hair transplantation?

Yes, the hairs from other body parts can also be used for transplant surgery. But the body hairs are having different characteristics and lengths. The body hair does not grow as long as the scalp hairs.so, it doesn’t look suitable to transplant body hairs on the scalp.

10. Is it normal to lose transplanted hair?

Yes, it is very much normal to lose the transplanted hair. To show full and proper growth, the transplanted hair falls off and starts growing fully after 3 months.

Always consult the surgeon, before making plans for hair transplant surgery. Because it is very much important for you to know- if it is the right solution for you or not?