A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves removing hair follicles from a densely haired region of your head, such as the back of your head, and transplanting them to bald patches or areas of your scalp with thin hair.
“Hair loss affects more than half of all women and 60% of all men around the world. Although age is the most common cause of hair loss, other factors include genetic, stress, trauma, or medical conditions such as alopecia areata or thyroid disorders. Baldness and thinning hair can be treated with over-the-counter drugs and topical treatments including Minoxidil (Rogaine). Hair transplants, on the other hand, are most often used to treat hair loss because they have longer-lasting outcomes.”-says Dr. Shankar Sawant who is known for best hair transplant in Mumbai.
Procedure for Hair Transplantation
When a hair transplant is performed, the surgeon takes hair follicles from a densely haired region, such as the back of the head, and grafts them onto the bald patches. The surgeon sterilizes and numbs the donor region, which is where the hair follicles will be extracted, before starting the operation. After that, the surgeon will conduct one of two hair transplant procedures: Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) or Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
Follicular Unit Strip Surgery is another name for Follicular Unit Hair Transplant (FUSS). The surgeon extracts a strip of scalp from the donor region during this operation (usually the back of the head). The scalp strip is then divided into 500 to 2,000 tiny follicular grafts, each containing a single strand of hair or a few hairs. The surgeon punctures tiny holes in the recipient region with a blade or a needle and inserts the grafts. Grafting is the name for this process. The number of grafts you receive is determined by your hair type, color, and quality, as well as the size of the recipient region.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
The surgeon starts a FUE hair transplant by shaving the hair from the back of your head. Unlike FUT, where a strip of the scalp is removed, in FUE, the surgeon uses a microneedle to extract individual follicular units from the donor region. FUE doesn’t need stitches, and the scalp heals with small scars that are hidden by existing hair. The surgeon then punches tiny holes into the balding region and grafts the follicular units into these incisions, close to FUT. When compared to FUT, FUE hair transplant recovery time is shorter.
Recovering from Hair Transplant
Depending on the area that needs to be covered, each of these hair transplant procedures can take hours or even days to complete. The surgeon will normally remove all bandages within one or two days after the operation is done. After 7 to 10 days, the stitches are removed. The scalp may be tender or swollen after the operation, so your hair transplant surgeon can recommend pain relief for a few days. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs can be prescribed by the surgeon to prevent infection and reduce swelling.
Within 2 to 5 days after surgery, most patients are able to resume daily activities. However, it is important to follow these aftercare instructions to ensure that the incisions heal properly and that the results are satisfactory:
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After surgery, don’t wash your hair for a few days.
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Make sure you use mild shampoos for the first few weeks.
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For at least three weeks after surgery, avoid exercise or other strenuous activity.
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Follow up with the doctor to ensure that the incisions are healing properly.
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For at least three weeks, avoid combing over the grafts.
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Within two to six weeks, the transplanted hair can begin to fall out. This is natural, and new hair will begin to develop in a few months.
Side Effects of Hair Transplant
If you get a hair transplant performed by an experienced surgeon in Mumbai, it is a successful operation. However, you can experience the following side effects:
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Leaving scars
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Scalp ache
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On the forehead, there is itching or swelling.
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Infections of the scalp
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Hair follicles are surrounded by raised bumps.
Medications recommended by your doctor will effectively treat these side effects.
Is hair transplantation a viable option?
When compared to other regeneration products and procedures, hair transplants have a higher success rate. However, the transplanted hair can fall out over time, necessitating a second transplant. Sometimes hair transplants are also ineffective in patients who have extensive balding or hair loss as a result of treatment or chemotherapy.
What is the price of a FUE hair transplant?
The cost of a hair transplant is determined by a number of factors, including the size of the area to be handled, the transplant method used, the surgeon’s qualifications, and the place where the procedure is performed. A hair transplant in Mumbai will cost anywhere from Rs. 75000 to Rs. 350000.
