Facts about hair transplant procedures

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.