All those who seek hair loss solutions must have come across hair transplant as one of the options, but may not have a complete understanding about it. This blog talks about the benefits of hair transplant in Hyderabad to help you make a well-informed decision. It even throws light on the hair transplant procedure, results, candidacy, side effects/risks, and cost.
What is a Hair Transplant?
A hair transplant, also known as hair replacement or hair restoration, is a minor operation designed to bring back healthy, natural hair growth in hair loss affected areas. It is usually carried out in the office of a dermatologist or hair loss expert under the effect of local anesthesia.
There are two types of hair transplant, the traditional FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction).
Hair Transplant Procedure: Step-by-Step Process
Before starting with the hair restoration procedure, a hair transplant doctor in Hyderabad thoroughly cleans the donor and recipient areas with a suitable scalp and hair cleanser. Once clean, a fine needle is used to inject local anesthesia one by one into the donor and recipient sites, about 30 minutes before operating on these sites.
The hair transplant procedure basically involves two steps:
- Hair graft harvesting– Majorly, there are two ways of performing this step. In the FUT process, the doctor makes a small, linear cut on the lower back of the head to take a thin band of hair-covered skin. The required number of hair follicles are carefully dissected from this band under a microscope. The incision is later sutured.During the FUE process, the hair transplant doctor will remove the individual hair grafts from the donor site of the scalp and it is performed using special and safe small micro-punch device.
- Hair graft implantation– This step is generally the same for both hair transplant techniques. The doctor makes multiple tiny incisions in the hair-thinning or balding sections of the scalp (the recipient sites) using a sharp tool. Next, the donor grafts are one by one placed in each hole in the direction in which it naturally grows. Nowadays, a doctor performs direct hair graft implantation using a special implanter tool.
Overall procedure takes about 4-8 hours. Once it is over, a hair transplant doctor utilizes a medical gauze or bandages to cover the scalp for a few days.
Benefits of Hair Transplant
There are many benefits of hair transplant, the major ones are listed below:
- It is a permanent, natural hair restoration.
- It helps one achieve a fuller head of hair, improves facial aesthetics, and provides a confidence boost.
Results of Hair Transplant: What to Expect?
Hair transplant results including hair growth timeline and how successful a hair transplant is, are not the same for every patient. It depends on factors like the quality and health of donor hair follicles; the patient’s existing health status and medical history; the hair growth rate; the age; the post-operative care; the lifestyle of the patient; and the chosen clinic and doctor.
Generally, patients can expect the following outcomes from their hair transplant:
- Normal shedding of transplanted hair in 2-3 weeks as the recovery is underway
- New hair growth, up to a height of 0.5cm, and complete healing of surgical wounds by 4-8 weeks
- New, thin, and curly hair that thickens and straightens as they grow in around 3-6 months
- About 50% hair restoration within 6-12 months of surgery and 100% expected results of hair transplant within 18 months.
Risks and Considerations
Just like any other operation, a patient seeking hair transplantation can experience hair transplant risks and hair transplant complications. The potential risks include anesthesia-related risks, infection, bleeding, swelling, pain, itching, scarring, failed grafts or flaps, and numbness on the operated areas of the scalp. The best part is the risks assocaired are minor and will and clear within a few days.
Minimal side effects, risks, and complications after the surgery are only possible with the right hair transplant doctor in Hyderabad when a suitable candidate for a hair transplant is chosen.
During a consultation with your doctor, you can learn about all potential risks associated with your hair transplant and how to manage them during recovery with the doctor’s support.
Some considerations to ensure smooth recovery are:
- One must avoid strenuous activities for about 14 days
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Practice proper wound care and hair/scalp care, as advised by the doctor
- Sleep upright to alleviate the swelling
- Take antibiotics to avoid infection.
Is Hair Transplant Right for You?
Among different hair loss treatment options to choose from, deciding on a hair transplant will likely benefit you, if:
- You are facing extensive hair fall or the gradual appearance of hair thinning and bald spots/patches on your scalp
- You have lost a tremendous amount of hair because of trauma/injury, hereditary, or underlying conditions
- Your hair loss pattern is stable
- You are a healthy adult with enough hair grafts for transplantation
- You hold reasonable expectations about your hair transplant outcomes
- You are not pre-gnant, bre-astfeeding, having active, mild to serious infections/allergies/health issues.
A hair transplant doctor can best determine who are good candidates for hair transplant.
If you are considering hair transplant, confirm your suitability with our hair transplant doctor at Celestee Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic.
Cost of Hair Transplant in Hyderabad
Hair transplant pricing is decided after considering the following:
- the amount of hair that needs to be moved to hair thinning or balding areas;
- the chosen hair transplant method;
- the location, safety and hygiene, and reputation of the chosen clinic; and
- the experience/expertise of the chosen hair transplant doctor.
You need to consult with your hair transplant doctor or dermatologist to get a fair idea about the cost of hair transplant that you need to pay and if financing the hair transplant price is possible in your case. We, at Celestee Skin, Laser, and Hair Clinic, offer affordable hair transplants.
Conclusion
Hair transplantation is a natural, permanent, personalized hair restoration option wherein healthy hair follicles are shifted from hair-dense areas to areas having lost hair. There are two methods of performing it. Which one will benefit you the most can be determined during a hair transplant consultation with an expert. The consultation process even involves discussing hair transplant benefits, potential side effects/risks, and pricing.
If interested, book your consultation at Celestee Skin, Laser, and Hair Clinic.
FAQs on Hair Transplant
What is the Best Hair Transplant Method?
A hair transplant doctor can help determine the best hair transplant method depending on the patient’s unique needs and type/extent of hair loss.
How Long Does It Take to See Results from a Hair Transplant?
For most patients, the onset of noticeable, healthy, thick growth of hair from transplanted hair follicles is after 6 months of the surgery. However, desired results appear only after 12-18 months.
Is The Hair Transplant Permanent?
Yes. Hair transplant surgery is the only natural hair restoration option that can’t be undone. The transplanted hair follicles do not stop producing hair for a lifetime. They are genetically resistant to hair loss. But, still, there is a possibility that few hair grafts fail to survive and some hair sheds.
Can Hair Transplants Be Done for Women?
Yes. Hair transplants are generally for any healthy adult experiencing hair loss or hair thinning, including women. Women are usually recommended for advanced Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplantation.
Hair transplant is an amazing procedure for restoring lost areas of the scalp affected with baldness. To learn more on hair transplant procedure in Hyderabad, book your visit at Celestee Skin, Laser, and Hair Clinic.
