1000 Grafts Hair Transplant Surgery

What to expect after the treatment?

After a hair transplant surgery has been successfully carried out, side effects like mild pain, soreness, swelling and itchiness, once the anesthesia wears off, are completely normal. Expect these side effects to remain for a few days. They will be resolved on their own. 

It is common for some people report the pain to be more on the donor area as compared to recipient area. Although the pain is mild, your doctor may prescribe some pain medications until the scalp has healed. Hair follicles take atleast 2-3 days to fix themselves in the scalp. 

Swelling is a common side effect of a hair transplant surgery. Swelling can affect the forehead and area around the eyes. Expect the swelling to last from 2-5 days. The swelling can be quite severe too. In that case, your doctor may prescribe a drug called Dexamethasane to reduce symptoms. 

One of the most common side effects of a hair transplant surgery is itching. It is expected to last atleast 7-14 days after operation. The itchiness indicates that the tissue is recovering. In case it becomes very strong, antihistamine pill can be used. After a month, new hair will start to grow and results of the surgery are expected to be seen after 6-9 months after surgery.

Potential Side Effects of Hair Transplant

Even though hair transplant surgeries are completely safe and sound, some side effects in the few weeks after the operation should be expected. Some side effects can be resolved through medications that are prescribed by your surgeon while some side effects resolve on their own. Some of the most common side effects after hair transplant surgery are as followed: 

• Infections,
• Crust or pus around the surgical sites, 
• Mild pain, itching and swelling in the donor and recipient area. Sometimes the swelling may spread to the area around the eyes, 
• Loss of sensation around the surgical sites,
• Bleeding at the surgical sites, 
• Inflammation of hair follicles. 
• Formation of Epidermal Cysts due to ingrown hair.

Who is eligible for a 1000 Grafts Hair Transplant?

A 1000 grafts hair transplant surgery is usually recommended to people who wish reconstruct their hairline or cover up their baldness up to Stage – 4. In comparison to 3000 or 4000 grafts surgery, 1000 graft surgeries are easily performed since the required number of grafts are easily available. Even then however, it is important for the surgeon to determine if the patient is eligible for a hair transplant. Some of the points they consider are:

• Hair colour, density, texture, thickness and flexibility around the donor area. 
• Overall health of the patient is evaluated by the doctor to uncover any underlying medical conditions which may interfere with the procedure or present undesirable outcomes. 
• Before moving forward with the surgery, it is determined by the surgeon if the patient has enough hair follicles in their scalp. 
• It is important for the patient to have realistic expectations after surgery. There are always chances that a hair transplant surgery may not be successful and present desirable outcome. A good understanding of the procedure also must be established.

Benefits of 1000 Grafts Hair Transplant

• Enhanced and Natural appearance: People woth low hair density or baldness often suffer from a low self esteem and lack of confidence in their appearance. In both methods, FUE and FUT, the grafts are placed in a natural order. This ensures that hair growth in the recipient area is seemingly random and natural.
• Minimal chances of Post-Surgery complications: Hair transplant surgeries are already safe and sound but it is still important to follow the instructions given to you by your doctor after the surgery has been carried out to reduce the chances of any major side effect or complication after surgery.
• No Hospitalization: The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. There is no need for the patient to stay in the hospital after the surgery. 
• Cost-effective than other options: As compared to other techniques of hair restoration, hair transplant is absolutely most cost-effective. The patient only has to bear to cost only one time with the surgery. The expense also includes the medicines and painkillers that are prescribed by the doctor. 
• Almost Invisible Scarring: No incisions are involved in either FUE or FUT methods of hair transplant. Depending on the method, either a strip of skin will be taken or individual hair follicle is extracted but the scarring will be minimal. Once the scalp fully heals, the scars almost become invisible.
• Fast Recovery: It takes only month for a patient to recover from a hair transplant surgery. Even in the case of a FUT hair transplant, the wound will heal in only 2-3 weeks.

Scalp Recovery and Hair Growth Timeline after Hair Transplant:

The recovery period of the scalp after the surgery is normally expected to be a 1 month. The hair growth itself will start later on in the upcoming months. The events are given below in the form of a timeline for a ease of understanding:

• 0 – 4 Months: 

The dormant period is the first stage of hair growth. It involves the first few weeks after the surgery and healing of the scalp. Mild pain, swelling, redness and itchiness are expected and normal side effects. The patient must pay extra caution not to damage the follicles in this period. There may be hair loss but it is a normal part of the process. 

• 4 -8 Months: 

The hair is expected to start emerging in the recipient area in this time frame. It is to be noted that these hair will be thin and there may not even be any growth around the crown area. The donor area is completely healed by this point and appears natural. 

• 8 – 12 Month: 

This period is also referred to as the maturation period. During this time frame, the thin hair becomes thicker and maximum hair growth is visible in his stage. Due to scarring, the new hair follicles a little curved. With time, however, the curves will cure as the follicles heal. New hairstyles can be tried after 8 months. 

• 12 Months and Beyond:

By the end of the year, the patient should see the complete outcome of hair transplant. The transplanted hair will grow fully and naturally. If the patient is still unsatsfied by the results, they can consider undergoing another hair transplant procedure.

1000 Grafts Hair Transplant Cost in India:

The average cost of a Hair Transplant surgery in India ranges between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 depending on the choice of clinic, number of hair grafts and method used. The cost of each graft varies from between Rs. 25 to Rs. 50 per graft. So if you choose to go forward with a 1000 grafts surgery, it will cost you around Rs. 25,000 on average. 

It is to be mentioned, however, that the final cost of treatment will vary depending on some factors such as: 

• Method of Extraction,
• Technique used for transplant,
• Choice of Hospital,
• Quality of hair in donor area,
• Surgeon’s fee,
• Sessions required.