HAIR TRANSPLANT methodology

 Hair transplant is the surgical method in which the follicles from the donor area are removed and attached where the person is facing alopecia. This method is used to treat the male pattern baldness, follicles loss etc. The surgeon removes the follicles from the part of the body where there is excessive growth of follicles and grafts them to the place where there is loss of follicles. Implants are done in specialized clinics and they are done because the follicles start falling out due to various reasons. The factors that contribute are is excessive stress, illness, hormonal imbalance, use of drugs or medications and diet problems. Implants can be done to restore follicles on the scalp, eyebrows, beard, chest hair and public hair in order to hide any imperfections caused by accidents or surgeries.

 

 

Hair transplants have become more common since the last two decades because everyone is appearance conscious these days. Not only the celebrities but also local people are opting implants nowadays. Implants are of two types of implants that is micro grafts and slit grafts. Micro grafts have 1-2 follicles per graft and slit grafts have 4-10 follicles per graft, depending on the area to be covered. These implants can be done for men who face pattern baldness, people who face excessive fall or thinning of follicles or hair lost due to some accident or burn. But implant is not a good option for people have a genetic history of baldness, who do not have enough donor follicle sites or face follicles loss due to chemotherapy or medications. Hair transplants are very costly and they range from about $4000 to $5000. Its price depends on different factors which include the extent of the procedure, the skills of the surgeon, the surgical techniques used and the recovery medications prescribed by the surgeon.

 

Hair transplants has many side effects; the patient may feel pain and soreness and there may be swollen patches. The surgeons prescribe some anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve the pain and swelling. After the surgery the patient has the prevent from washing the hair for a few days and do not use harsh shampoos or conditioners, not to brush the implanted grafts for a few weeks, prevent from wearing hats and pullover wear. Even if the loss does not stop then it’s part of the process. The most common effects of implants are scarring, infections, pus, inflammations, bleeding, losing sensations around the transplanted area. The procedure requires a whole team of expertise that work with the surgeon during the procedure. Nobody wants to compromise on the quality of their hair. There are a lot of places which offer transplants at a very low price than others. Therefore, think twice before getting a sub-standard implant. When you to a qualified and experienced surgeon then you are guaranteed quality and aftercare. Therefore, putting your appearance on stake is not a sound man’s call.  

Hair transplants on long term vary from person to person depending on their histories and medical conditions. Typically, people who get follicles grafted continue to grow on the treated area but the texture and density of the follicle would be thin. The new follicles may appear thin depending on the curl, medical conditions of the patient, genetical history of the patient on hair loss and the scalp laxity. Although this procedure has its risks like infections, excessive bleeding and inflammations of the follicles but one thing that should be kept in mind is that many clinics offer financing plans to help the patient’s treatment and making it accessible to more people. It is advisable to always discuss the risks and outcomes with the surgeon before going ahead with the procedure. There is growing trend as many people travel abroad for low cost hair transplant in Lahore Pakistan without compromising the quality of the procedure.