8000 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 of Hair Transplant

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.

Who is eligible for a 8000 Grafts Hair Transplant:

An 8000 grafts hair transplant is usually recommended to people suffering from a Level-7 of baldness. As compared to a 3000 or a 4000 grafts hair transplant, 8000 grafts hair transplants are not very common and not as easy to perform since the number of grafts required is high and not as easily available. If, the donor area has enough grafts for a successful 8000 grafts hair transplant, the surgeon still needs to determine if the patient is eligible to undergo a hair transplant. Some points they consider to determine eligibility are: 

• Hair colour, density, texture, thickness and flexibility around the donor area.
• Overall health of the patient is evaluated to uncover any medical conditions that may be responsible for hair loss or may interfere with the surgery,
• The number of follicles are determined and it is checked by the doctor is enough follicles are available for a 8000 grafts hair transplant. 
• It is important for the patient to have realistic expectations. Even though hair transplant surgeries are usually successful, there is always a chance that you may not get the desired outcome.

Benefits of a Hair Transplant Surgery

• Enhanced and Natural appearance: People with 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:

• 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.

8000 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.