Alopecia, or hair loss, can impact the head as well as the entire body. It can be either temporary or permanent. Men are likely to lose more hair than women. The best alternative for many people to help them regain a head full of hair, or one that looks fuller with glowing hair, is hair transplantation. This procedure can be one way for someone to feel more confident about their appearance if hair loss or going bald is unpleasant for them.
To provide better insights, Dr. Akangsha Sharma, the Best Cosmetic surgeon in India at AK Aesthetics, provides insights on hair transplant surgery and its aspects. Continue reading to know more.
What can be the causes of hair loss?
- Aging
- Family history or heredity
- Chronic or acute stress
- Supplements and medications
- Significant weight loss
- Treatments and hairstyles
What are the types of hair transplant?
- FUT: In this, surgical excision of a tiny patch of healthy hair from the back of the scalp is used for transplantation. After carefully removing the trichophytic band, the doctor precisely layers this over the required region on the scalp. Under a microscope, the hair follicles are arranged in groups of one to three, and the removed band is prepped to segregate the grafts.
- FUE: Automated hair jabs are utilized to extract hair follicles from the donor site. The recipient’s bald region is then punctured, while the hair follicles are being transplanted under microscopic magnification. The treatment has the features of a speedy recovery, is sutureless , has less discomfort, and long benefits when compared to other approaches.
- Direct procedure: The main distinction between this method and FUE is that the follicles are transplanted immediately following harvesting, with no waiting period and limited exposure to the outside world. As a result, graft acceptability is enhanced.
- Combining FUT and FUE: If the donor area is in good health and a bigger region needs to be treated, the two procedures can be combined. There will be a noticeable increase in the number of hair follicles transplanted during sessions when applying both procedures at once.
What happens during hair transplant procedure?
- The surgeon will first clean the scalp and provide anesthesia to sedate the back of the head.
- A strip from six to ten inches of skin from the rear of the head is removed. The scalp is closed by sewing, and it is put aside.
- The surgeon then separates the strip of scalp that has microscopic grafts removed, each containing one or a few hairs. The quantity and type of grafts one receives are determined by the hair’s type, quality, and color as well as the size of the region being transplanted.
- The surgical staff will trim the rear of the scalp if one is having FUE done. Then the surgeon will remove each hair follicle from that location individually.
- The procedure will take between 4 and 8 hours, based on the volume of the transplantation one is having. To learn more about the procedure, book a consultation with Dr. Akangsha Sharma, one of the Best Cosmetic Surgeons in India, at AK Aesthetics.
What happens after the hair transplant?
After hair transplant surgery, one could experience soreness in the scalp and might need to take medications like:
- to lower the risk of infection and relieve pain
- anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce edema
After surgery, most people can return to work a few days later. The transplanted hair often starts to grow out two to three weeks after the treatment. Between eight and twelve months after surgery, the majority of patients will notice some new hair growth.
What are the risks involved?
The majority of hair transplant side effects are minimal and go away in a few weeks. They may consist of:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Itchining
- A scab forms on the scalp areas where hair was extracted or implanted
- Edema or swelling
- Bruising around the eyes
- Stiffness or a lack of sensation in the treated scalp areas
- Shock loss, or rapid but usually temporary loss of the transplanted hair
- Unnatural-looking strands of hair
When can one return to daily activities?
The day after surgery, regular daily activities can be resumed. No hospitalization is necessary, however one can often take three to five days off work before the dressing is taken off. One can expect some forehead swelling, which typically goes away in two to three days. For three weeks, one should refrain from exercising.
What is the long-term outlook?
The following factors may affect how dense the new hair appears:
- Quantity of follicles in the implanted zone, hair diameter, or the degree of elasticity of the scalp skin.
- In areas of the scalp that haven’t been treated with medicine or low-level laser therapy, one could continue to lose hair.
Feel free to visit AK Aesthetics, to avail the benefits of the Best Hair Transplant in Jaipur. Book an appointment today for more information about this amazing procedure!
