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Hair transplantation is one of the most
talked about hair loss treatments, yet there is a sense of mystery behind what
exactly does the procedure involve. Because there isn’t enough awareness about
the procedure, many people may be put off by it. Thus, it is imperative that
one looks into the facts about hair transplant procedures and dispels myths,
instead of choosing to live with hair loss problems but not opting for the
treatment.
In the simplest terms, hair transplantation
surgery involves the removal of a narrow strip of hair-bearing scalp from the
back of the patient’s head, and transplanting it to fill an area with little or
no hair. Since the procedure is of surgical nature, it is carried out under
local anesthesia, and is therefore comparatively painless.
To prepare for the transplant, the surgeon
will clean the patient’s scalp, administer the anesthetic and remove a 3-4 inch
piece of the scalp. The scalp piece is then divided into a number of tiny
grafts, which are then transplanted to the required areas after cleaning and
administering anesthetic. Transplantation is usually done by delicately placing
each graft into hair follicles. The procedure may be lengthy depending on the
intensity of baldness, however, a skilled surgeon would be able to predict the
time required beforehand.
Since it is a surgery, the transplanted area
as well as the area from where the scalp is removed may be tender for a few
days. The surgeon will take this into account, and proper medication will be
provided. Dressing too may be required for the first few days. However, within
5 days, one should be able to recover from the surgery completely. As far as
the results are concerned, one may need to patiently wait for a few weeks, or even
months in some cases, to see hair reappearing. At first, there will be shedding
—the transplanted hair will fall out after the surgery within a few weeks,
making way for new, natural hair to grow.
One needs to be aware of the possible
risks, such as infection and scars. However, under the care of an expert hair
transplant surgeon the risk of infection is considerably reduced, and scars can
be concealed once completely healed using SMP or scalp-micro pigmentation, or
other treatments.
The risks involved are usually minor, and
can be mitigated by your surgeon. However, the benefits of hair transplants are
too significant to ignore. You can get your own natural hair back, boosting
your self-confidence to newer levels. One does not have to live with baldness
anymore, and a simple surgery can transform your life. At HHY, we ensure that
your treatment is nothing less than the best in the industry, within your
budgets. Give us a call, and see how you can take control of your life, and
change it for the better.
