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13 Common Myths and Facts About Hair Transplantation
Hair plays an integral part in enhancing the look of a person. Hair thinning and baldness can affect the look, and also the self esteem of the person to a large extent.
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For many people who need to make a screen appearance and those whose professions demand a well groomed look, hair plays a crucial role. Their hairline can make and break their career at times, which is why so many people from various front line professions undergo the procedure of hair transplant.
All said and done, it cannot be ignored that not everyone has the courage to undergo a hair transplant. Most often the reasons are the common myths associated around the whole game. Most of us have false notions about the process of hair surgery, which is why we tend to accept the hair thinning and degrading hairline as it is.
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Here are the common myths that we have tried to bust for all people fighting with hair loss and baldness, but afraid of going through a hair repair.
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Myth 1: Hair are transplanted from one place to another
Fact: It's not the hair, but the hair follicles which are transplanted from one place to another. During the process of hair restoration or a transplant, hair grafts holding single, double, or multiple hair strands are transplanted and grafted on another place.
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Myth 2: Doctors use the hair of someone else during the surgery
Fact: No other person's hair is used during the procedure. The surgeon and his team will use your hair follicles and shift them from one part of the head to the bald part of the head or the area where you need hair repair.
Myth 3: The process of hair transplant is extremely painful
Fact: The process is always carried out under the influence of anesthesia, hence you will not feel any pain. There might be a little discomfort due to the needle pricks, but that is quite normal. Also, you can return home the same day. You don't have to be admitted to the clinic or hospital. (Also Read: Is Hair Transplant Dangerous?)
Myth 4: Going through a hair transplant will give me a very unnatural look
Fact: If you undergo hair transplantation under the supervision of a good and experienced surgeon, you don't have to worry any bit about your looks. You can be assured that your hair will look as natural as always. The doctor or surgeon will check the location of the follicles and the angle of the hair and graft it in a way so it gives you a very natural look. You can wash, cut, and flaunt your hair the way you want to after the surgery.
Myth 5: I will get a new look overnight
Fact: No, your look will not change overnight. The outcome of the hair restoration shall be visible only after 3-4 months. To grow new hair, it will take a longer time, most often it can stretch to 6-8 months. You have to be patient throughout.
Myth 6: The new hair will grow for some time and then fall off
Fact: Many people have this belief that the new transplanted hair will grow for some time and tend to fall off. It's not true. The truth is, the transplanted hair tends to grow for a lifetime. However, you need to know how the process works. After 2-4 weeks of the surgery, your transplanted hair will fall off. They will tend to start growing slowly again and in 8-12, you should be able to see complete results. (Also Read: Results In 1 to 12 Months After Hair Transplantation)
Myths 7: The results of my hair restoration will be temporary
Fact: As long as the transplanted follicles don't fall off from the site, your hair will keep growing. During the surgery, the surgeon takes hair follicles from one area and grafts it to another. Hair follicles are capable of maintaining their nature even if they are taken from one place and planted on another.
Myths 8: A lot of care is need after the surgery
Fact: You don't have to worry too much thinking about the care after the surgery. You only need to keep your scalp clean and be gentle with your hair for the initial days. Pristyn Care doctors provide aftercare tips for proper recovery once the procedure is complete.
Myths 9: Hair transplant surgery can affect the brain
Fact: It's a big myth. The fact that so many celebrated people opt for hair restoration is a supporting fact that hair transplant does no harm to the brain. In fact, the hair or the scalp structure doesn't come in contact with the skin below the scalp.
Myth 10: The process of hair transplant is not affordable
Fact: True, the hair restoration process demands a little financial investment, but not that it is not affordable. With the advancements in the medical field, the cost of the machines involved in the process have gone down, and this has led to an increase in the number of surgeries all over the globe. But you also need to realize that it is a one-time investment, the results of which will stay with you for a lifetime.
Myth 11: One needs to take medicine for a very long time after the surgery
Fact: Post-surgery care doesn't require any medication or maintenance. You only need to make sure that your scalp, especially the surgery area is clean.
Myth 12: Hair transplantation does not work on women
Fact: Hair transplantation works effectively in both men and women. The only difference is, patterns of baldness in women are different from that of in men. Also, women have comparatively thinner donor hair than men. So, the results work differently in both men and women, but the truth is, the surgery works well in both the genders.
Myth 13: Old people should not undergo hair transplant
Fact: On the contrary, hair restoration works better in an old person. As we age, our hair fall pattern becomes quite predictable. It all depends on the surgeon you choose for the process. If he is an experienced one, he will meticulously access the donor area and carry out the process without any problem.
Benefits of Undergoing Hair Transplantation
Let's have a look at the several advantages that hair transplantation offers as compared to other non-surgical options.
- Natural hair growth- With the hair transplantation procedure, you can have natural hair as opposed to other treatment options. It stimulates hair growth from the scalp that gives a natural-looking texture to the hair.
- Permanent remedy- Hair transplantation offer results that are permanent in nature. As it stimulates natural hair growth, hair transplantation guarantees long-lasting results.
- Fast recovery- Once the procedure is complete, you can resume activities on the same day itself. However, if you ever exhaust yourself, it can lead to sweating and interfere with the healing.
- Painless and scar-free- The latest technique of hair transplantation along with the skills of the surgeon, can make sure that the procedure is painless as well as there is no visible scarring.
- Cost-effective than other procedures- In the long run, hair transplantation is more cost-effective as there is no need to go for further hair treatments nor you have to use special shampoos or hair products.
Take Away
There are several myths around the procedure of hair transplantation. You'll be glad to know that at Pristyn Care, our doctors rely only on the best technique- Direct Hair Implantation- to cure thinning hair and male pattern baldness.
Bottom line is, you can go for a hair transplant surgery with a complete fearless and positive attitude. However, it is necessary that you do a little homework before stepping into any clinic as the desired results can be achieved only at the hands of a well experienced and trained doctor. In case you want to clarify any more doubts, book an appointment with our experts today.
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FAQs
Due to genetic factors, transplanted hair follicles continue to grow, provided the procedure is 100% successful. Even after hair transplantation, you'll continue to experience some hair loss if you are not taking proper care.
Some of the common side effects of hair transplantation include bleeding, swelling, itching or inflammation. With proper wound care instructed by Pristyn Care doctors, you'll be able to minimize the risk considerably.
Transplanted hair follicles don't get thicker or fuller immediately. It takes around 12-18 months or more to experience visible results.
Hair transplantation fail when the patient doesn't take proper preparatory steps before the procedure or doesn't take necessary precautions after the procedure.
Unfortunately, not every individual is a good candidate for hair transplantation. People with some considerable amount of hair on their head to donate should ideally consider undergoing hair transplantation.
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