Worldwide, about 50% of men and women experience some form of hair loss.
To address this, people often use various products, including topical treatments. Hair transplant is one of the most popular restoration methods. It is done to add more hair to those areas on your head that may be thinning. The procedure is done by taking hair from parts of the scalp that are thicker or, more often the other parts of the body. Then grafting it to the balding section of the scalp can begin. If you are considering getting a hair transplant, here are a few major things you should be aware of, before getting an appointment.\
When you should consider a hair transplant?
Men typically experience male pattern baldness. In these cases, it is not recommended to rush straight into a hair transplant surgeon’s office. The best bet is to try preventative treatments before ultimately deciding on a hair transplant. There are a lot of hair vitamins, supplements, topical treatments, and shampoos to trial first. At least that will increase your scalp overall health and get your existing hair in the best condition possible. If none of it works, and you continue losing even more hair, then you might be the right candidate for a transplant.
Is there an age limit?
Generally speaking, there is no lower or upper age limit for a hair transplant. However, there are other factors to consider such as overall health condition and suitability for the procedure. If hair loss is impacting your social life negatively it can ultimately lead to developing depression or anxiety. This is perhaps linked more to youth and teenage period, but it also affects grown-ups in the same way. If this is your case, and after you have tried all other options it might be a good idea to explore a hair transplant procedure.
How to find a good surgeon?
The key to your transplant success and your overall health and satisfaction in finding the best person to do the surgery. The first thing to keep in mind is that a high-quality, ethical surgeon will always preach surgery as a last resort. As the professionals from groclinics.co.uk suggest, as this is not the easiest procedure it is essential to find the right person for the job. To do so, it will help to stick to licensed and reputable surgeons. And be prepared to travel if needed. It is important not to stick to the nearest expert, only because it is close by.
How does it work?
Simply said, during a hair transplant, the surgeon takes the hair you have and transfers it to an area where it doesn’t grow or grows less. It’s sometimes taken from the back of your head, but can also be taken from the other parts of your body, which is more usual. It is done under local anesthesia but you can request sedation to stay asleep for the procedure. There are two transplant methods: follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit extraction (FUT and FUE). Both can take anywhere from several hours to several days to complete.
Recovery
As the anesthesia starts to wear off, in the following hours you may feel some pain and discomfort. You will also probably experience a bit of swelling of the scalp, which will return to normal within a few days. If the pain continues you might be prescribed antibiotics. As for the everyday routine, it is advised to for the first few nights, avoid alcohol for 48 hours and smoking for a month. You should sleep semi-upright, and avoid sport and other strenuous activities for at least a couple of weeks. Also, you will need to avoid direct sun exposure for three months.
Maintenance
Over the following months, you can expect your hair to begin to grow. Try not to brush it for as long as possible after showering. for the first five days only towel-dry it, as you need to allow the new hair to heal up and take root. Your surgeon knows exactly what you need so it’s highly advisable to follow all directions and take any medications prescribed. This ensures the best results and easiest and fastest recovery. Also, be aware that this could be a long-term investment if you want to maintain your hair for the remainder of your lifetime.
Getting a hair transplant is everything but an easy job, both for you and your surgeon, as you need to stick to the multiple rules strictly to ensure the best results. Going through these facts will hopefully help you see the bigger picture as well as details on what to expect, and thus make it easier for you to make a decision.
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