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  • Things To Know About Hair Transplant And Its Side Effects

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    Hair transplant is a procedure in which hair is grafted to a bald area from a donor area. In this process, the surgeon moves hair from the back or the side of the head to the bald area. The technique is mostly used to treat male pattern baldness. This is a minimally invasive procedure in which grafts containing hair follicles are transplanted to the bald scalp from a donor area.

     

    The scalp is first numbed with a local anesthetic and the aftercare of the surgery involves the patient taking prescribed medication. In most of the cases, patients experience 60% hair regrowth within 6-9 months of the transplant.

     

    Types Of Hair Transplant

    Follicular Unit Extraction

    It is one of the primary methods of obtaining hair follicles for hair transplantation.

    Follicular Unit Transplant

    It is the traditional hair transplant method involving extraction of a linear strip of hair-bearing skin from the back or the side of the scalp.

    What Are The Side Effects Of Hair Transplant?

    Bleeding

    One of the side effects of hair transplant surgery is bleeding. At times, bleeding is to be expected and can be stopped with normal pressure but persistent bleeding might require the surgeon to do some extra stitching to close the wounds.

    Itching

    Itching is a very common side effect experienced by the patients post a hair transplant surgery. It occurs in areas affected by hair transplant surgery. Yet, it does not last for more than a few days. Itching mostly happens due to the formation of scabs and it can be controlled with regular shampooing. Using shampoo to wash the hair every day helps to reduce the irritation. This side effect may sometimes become severe if not addressed properly.

    Scarring

    If you are genetically prone to scarring then it will happen post hair transplant surgery. Very rarely, patients have scarring which takes the form of ridges. Scarring generally occurs in patients who are already disposed and most likely occur in individuals who opt for strip plantations.

    Infections

    It is rare but Infections do occur in hair transplant surgery. Infections can be easily avoided with the use of antibiotics.

    Temporary Thinning

    You might find post hair transplant surgery, your hair that you already have is thinning. Do not be alarmed as it is a normal condition post-surgery. The thickness of the hair comes back after a few months. This is one of the most common side effects of hair transplant surgery.

    It is also common for implanted hair to fall off shortly after the surgery. The hair grows back afterwards.

    Cysts

    Cysts mainly occur when the hair follicles damage your skin and push deep into the layers. They appear in the areas where hair is transplanted, the recipient area. But cysts do not last more than a few weeks and are hardly the size of a pimple.

    Hiccups

    5 percent of the patients have this problem post-surgery, but it can be troublesome if it lasts more than a few days. Hiccups are also a common side-effect of hair transplant surgeries. In every 100 patients, 5 are affected by this side effect post-surgery. The cause for it is unknown and the hiccups can last from some hours to several days.

    Numbness

    Another common side effect is numbness. Patients report about feeling numb for several weeks post-surgery. Although it is temporary, numbness is inevitable after the procedure.

    Swelling

    Swelling happens in the forehead and around the eyes post-surgery. It lasts for only a few days.

    For a further understanding of hair transplant surgery, visit Apollo Cosmetic Clinic for a consultation.

  • 9 Hair Transplant Facts & FAQs

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    There are many claims that a hair transplant is the number one solution for hair loss, but how many of these claims are actually true? Stress, hormonal changes, family history, and certain medications – all these can lead to severe hair fall and hair loss. The incidences of pre-mature balding are only increasing. One is often left with doubts– how does a hair transplant work? Is a hair transplant safe? Is a hair transplant effective? What are its side-effects?

    To answer all your queries, here are 9 facts you should know about hair transplant:

    1. What is a hair transplant?

    It is a cosmetic surgery. Wherever you have a hairless potion in the scalp, the cosmetic surgeon transplants or inserts healthy hair follicles through a surgical procedure. Hair follicles are glands that bear the hair roots and are responsible for hair growth.

    1. Does a hair transplant need a separate donor?

    In most cases, you are your own donor. Nobody else’s hair grafts are used- this is to avoid side-effects. The idea is to extract healthy hair follicles from the part of your scalp that still has some hair growth and to plant them in the hairless portions. Hair transplantation is thus not about planting new hair but about redistributing your existing hair evenly across you scalp.

    1. What is FUT?

    There are two procedures of conducting a hair transplant surgery. One of them is Follicular Hair Transplant (FUT). In this method, strips of skin along with the hair are scrapped from the area of the head that is not affected by hair loss (usually the back or the side of the head). These strips are then divided into separate hair grafts such that each graft or mini hair strip now contains 2 hair follicles. These hair grafts are then individually stitched into the cuts or incisions made on the bald portion of the scalp. This method is also known as strip harvesting and is the most widely recommended technique. It can lead to a little scarring at the portion from where the strips are taken which would considerably go away in 2 – 3 weeks.

    1. What Is FUE?

    The second method of hair transplantation is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). In this, hair clusters along with their follicles or roots are manually extracted one by one using a punching device and planted in the hairless portion. It’s comparatively more time consuming but leaves little to no marks or scars.

    1. How does hair transplant work?

    The surgery usually takes 2 to 3 hours and you can go home the same day. Since it involves a surgery, local anesthesia is given. That is why it is better to have someone drive you back home. Depending on how bad your hair loss is, it might take 2 to 3 sessions to cover your entire head.  Each session will have to be done with a gap of at least 3 to 4 months. The main idea of hair transplantation is to allow the implanted hair follicles to seep into the bald portion of your scalp and become a part of it. These roots will then encourage hair growth in a natural manner. Hence, it’s a permanent solution.

    1. How long is the recovery period?

    For the first few days, you may experience redness, swelling, tightness and slight pain & numbness. If they get severe consult your surgeon immediately. Your head may or may not need a bandage depending on your case. You can return to work in a day or two after the surgery. Post a week after the surgery, you will have to go back to the doctor to get the sutures removed. Overall, it may take 4 to 6 weeks to get rid of all the temporary side-effects thoroughly.

    1. What are the precautions you have to take until the recovery period?

    Follow the post-transplant care instructions given by your doctor carefully to prevent scarring, bleeding, and in-grown hair. Avoid any strenuous activity or any form of exercise. Vigourous movements can lead to hair follicles getting displaced from the incisions. Also, the excessive sweat caused by exercise can lead to infections. Stay away from alcohol, smoking and certain supplementary medications at least for 2 months as they can interfere with the healing process. Avoid swimming at least for a week or two as the chlorine can be harmful for your sensitive scalp.

    1. How long will it take for the hair transplant to show the desired result?

    After a few weeks of the surgery, your newly transplanted hair will fall off. It is perfectly normal for this to occur. Slowly and gradually it will take about 3 to 5 months for the new hair to sprout from the transplanted follicles. It will further take a few more months for the new hair to grow to a considerable length. Overall, it might take 12 to 18 months to attain your desired hair all over the scalp. Our experts recommend you to plan accordingly so that your hair transplantation session doesn’t collide with any important events close by.

    1. What is the success rate of a hair transplant?

    Hair transplant is a permanent solution for hair loss but its success depends a lot on your patience, discipline and the quality of your hair. Sometimes you may not get as dense a mane as you had dreamt of, especially if your hair loss is stress induced. If you are completely bald, then chances of conducting a hair transplant itself becomes very bleak as body hair cannot be used as a substitute for your scalp hair.

    With hair transplant, you not only restore your hair but also restore your lost confidence. For safe and guaranteed results consult only reputed and renowned hair transplant surgeons. Although hair grafts are sourced from your own scalp, a clinic that ensures zero-infection rates will make sure that your grafts are prepared in the most sanitized conditions. Apollo Cosmetic Clinics guarantees this and also ensures the best of patient-care in their world-class procedural suites.

    Visit Apollo Cosmetic Clinics today and fulfill your dream to look young and attractive! Our expert Trichologists are just an appointment away.

  • Healthy hair – Home Remedies During Monsoon

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    Monsoon is dreaded season with respect to maintaining healthy hair. With water pouring from the heavens, the wetness and humidity in the air, it is difficult to dry the wet washed hair. If the hair doesn’t dry properly it leads to other problems such as hair fall, dandruff, dull looking hair, etc.

    There are a lot of simple remedies that can come to a person’s rescue when it comes to hair fall, dandruff and dull hair.

    Some of the simplest and the easiest tips to maintain healthy hair are:

    • Dry your hair

    When you wash your hair & are going out during monsoons, ensure you have dried your hair thoroughly.

    • Improve your diet

    It is important to maintain an overall healthy diet not only for our skin but also for our hair. Some nutrition to be added on your platter is raw veggies, fish, chicken, pulses, sprouts, dals, brown rice, bananas, nuts, green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, and yogurt.

    • Use mild shampoo

    Always use a mild shampoo; it doesn’t strip your hair of all its natural oils.

    • The best conditioner = Egg

    Both the egg white & the egg yolk are rich in proteins and fat. Whip together one egg with a little amount of shampoo & apply to your damaged hair. Rinse after 5 minutes.  An egg has super conditioning & nourishing properties.

    • Try tea

    Rinse your hair with tea. It conditions your hair & adds shine to your hair.

    • Henna

    Apply henna to your hair, it strengthens the hair roots & increases the volume of your hair.

    • Essential oils

    While applying oil to your hair add a little essence to it, by adding a few drops of amla oil, a few drops of almond oil, 2 drops of castor oil, 2-4 drops of olive oil, mix these together, warm the oil before applying to your hair.

    • Hibiscus

    Also known as shoe flower, it nourishes hair, prevents premature greying, treats dandruff and also controls hair fall. Crush a few hibiscus flowers in sesame oil or coconut oil. Make a paste and apply on the scalp and hair for a few hours. Rinse off with lukewarm water and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

    If you are looking for a permanent remedy to treat your hair fall and hair loss problems our team of experts at Apollo Cosmetics Clinic can advise you on the best possible long-term solution. Our highly qualified dermatologists can diagnose the reason for your hair loss & give you the best treatment to prevent it. The hair transplant service provided by Apollo Cosmetic Clinics is reputed to be among the best in the country.

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  • Hair transplant: 5 myths you need to know

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    Hair transplant is a solution for hair regrowth for men as well as for women. However, many people shy away from it, fearing hair transplant side effects and other myths. If you’re looking for a hair fall treatment, read on to unveil the truth behind these myths:

    1. Myth: Hair plantation is painful

    Truth: Hair transplant procedures include anesthesia so that you don’t feel any pain. There is no pain even after the process. At the most, you might feel slight discomfort, which passes off by itself.

    1. Myth: Hair transplant is unsafe

    Truth: The hair transplant procedure works only on the first layer of the scalp, leaving the other 4 intact. This ensures that there is no damage to your skin, brain or eyes. If done correctly, you will only face slight redness or itching for a short period of time.

    1. Myth: Hair plantation is ineffective

    Truth: The transplanted hair is permanent and grows just like any other hair follicle, as it has been transplanted along with the root. It may fall off but it will grow back, following the natural cycle of hair growth. Also, if done by an experienced medical professional, the transplanted hair will look real as it will fall in the same pattern as your natural hair. Just a few weeks after the surgery, you will even be able to cut, color and style your hair as you wish. Also, there will be minimal or no visible scarring.

    1. Myth: Only men can undergo hair transplant

    Truth: Unhealthy lifestyles, genetics and even some medical treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy for cancer can result in a woman losing her luscious locks. So, why should only men enjoy the benefits of hair plantation? Women too can safely undergo this procedure, with modifications to suit their requirements.

    1. Myth: Hair transplant costs are high

    Truth: While the upfront hair transplant costs may be significant, if you do a quick comparison, you will end up spending much more in your search for products such as hair growth oil, hair growth tips and solutions for how to stop hair fall.

    While hair transplant is a must for anyone suffering from baldness, you should visit an established clinic for the same. Apollo Cosmetic Clinic, backed by decades of Apollo’s excellence in healthcare, has a team of world-class surgeons and dermatologists who will guide you and ensure you have a full head of hair again.

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