2000 Grafts Hair Transplant Surgery

What to expect after the treatment?

Once the hair transplant surgery has been carried out and the anesthesia wears off, side effects like mild pain, soreness, itchiness and redness are common and to be expected. Expect these side effects to remain for a few days. They will resolve on their own. 

Some people report the pain to be more of the donor side than the recipient side of the scalp. Even though the pain in mild, your doctor may prescribe some pain medications until the scalp has fully healed. In a typical hair transplant recovery, hair follicles take at least 2-3 days to fully fix themselves in the scalp.

Swelling is also a potential side effect of the surgery. Usually the swelling is very minor and goes away without any medications or special care in 2-5 days but in some cases, the swelling can be severe and affect the scalp and the area around the eyes. In case of severe swelling, your doctor may prescribe Dexamethasane to reduce symptoms. 

Alongside these side effects, itchiness is also noticed. You will face a constant urge to scratch your scalp but it is important to make sure you refrain from touching or scratching your scalp. Doing so can damage the still sensitive hair follicles and as a result, they may fall out and not grow.

Potential Side Effects, Risks, & Complications

Hair transplant surgery is a completely safe and sound procedure with a minimal risk at anything going wrong during the surgery but some side effects after the surgery are to be expected. Some of these side effects are minor which can either resolve on their own or through medications prescribed by your surgeon. Some of the major side effects, however, to a hair transplant surgery can be:

• Bleeding,
• Infection or formation of pus around the surgical sites, 
• Mild pain, itching and swelling in the donor and recipient areas. Sometimes the swelling can also spread to the area around the eyes.
• Loss of sensation around the surgical sites,
• Inflammation of hair follicles, 
• Formation of a epidermal cyst due to ingrown hair.

Benefits of 2000 Grafts Hair Transplant

Around 2000 hair grafts are used for patients who have 3a or 3b stage baldness, mostly in the crown and front side. Thus, the patient’s baldness is not that severe and getting 2000 grafts is enough. The procedure will have the following benefits-

• Superior and natural-looking results, irrespective of the technique used. 
• Almost invisible scarring, especially once the hair starts to grow out and reach a certain length. 
• No hospitalization is needed for the procedure. 
• Recovery after getting 2000 hair grafts will be quick and much less complex. 
• Chances of complications after hair transplant surgery are minimal.

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:

• The first 4 months, also called the dormant period, involves the first few weeks after the surgery. Side effects like mild pain, swelling, sensitivity and itchiness of the scalp are expected. During this time period, extra caution is to be paid to make sure the follicles aren’t damaged in any way. Some hair loss is to be expected.
• The hair is expected to start emerging in the period between 4 – 8 months. The hair will be thin a lack of hair growth in the crown area is to be expected. The donor area is completely healed by this point and appears completely natural.
• The 8 – 12 months time period is often referred to as maturation period. The thin hair starts to become thicker and maximum hair growth is visible in this stage. New hairstyles can be tried out after a 8 month period.
• 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 unsatisfied by the results, they can consider undergoing another hair transplant procedure.

2000 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.