Hair Transplants in 2018: 7 Facts You Need To Know
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Karen Cole, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of online magazine HealthBenefitAdmin.
Hair loss is a common problem for both men and women. It affects millions of people every year. Hair loss causes a serious dent in the confidence and self-esteem of many people.
Hair transplant can solve these issues permanently for people with the receding hairlines.
1. There are Two Major Types of Hair Transplant Procedures
The two common hair transplant methods are FUT (follicular unit transplantation) and FUE (follicular unit extraction).
In the follicular unit transplantation method, a strip is cut from the scalp at the back of the head and dissected into several grafts.
In the follicular unit extraction method, an individual’s follicular grafts are taken one by one from the back of the head. A specialized machine that cuts around each follicular unit is used to perform the surgery.
The procedure is tedious but it is considered very effective. According to Dr. Yetkin Bayer, for a hair transplant surgeon, natural hair growth is the target.
2. Hair Transplants Aren’t Just for Men
Many people believe that hair transplant procedures are only for men. Whether someone can undergo successful hair transplant surgery or not depends on many factors, but gender isn’t one of them.
3. A Hair Transplant is a Surgical Procedure
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that should only be performed by well-trained surgeon. It is different from other hair restoration therapies that might include dietary changes, medication, and some other measures.
4. A Hair Transplant is Permanent
Hair transplant is a permanent solution and the transplanted hairs grow just like your other natural hair strands.
5. You Shouldn’t Ignore the Aftercare
You must ensure that you don’t ignore the aftercare. During the aftercare, you might be asked to avoid spicy foods, rigorous workout, smoking, liquor consumption, sun exposure, swimming, etc.
The surgeon might prescribe some medications like antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs. Make sure that you don’t skip taking the prescribed pills.
6. Hair Transplants Can Result in Occasional Complications
As hair transplants are surgical procedures, there is a possibility of postoperative complications in the donor or recipient area. Some bleeding can also occur during the procedure but that can easily be stopped. After the procedure, your scalp might get itchy especially during the sweating.
7. Hair Transplants Are Not For Everyone
There are many factors that can make you unfit to get a hair transplant. People who suffer from hair loss due to chemotherapy or medication, hair transplant is not for them.
People with thick fibrous scars called keloid scars cannot get the hair transplant done. People who don’t have enough hairs on the back of their head cannot get the procedure done as they don’t have enough donor sites available.
Women who have a widespread hair loss pattern throughout their scalp cannot get the hair transplant procedure done as well.
To Sum Up…
There is no way to reactivate the dormant hair follicles on your scalp. Hair transplant works by implanting the active hair follicles from the donor site to the recipient site.
If you feel that your hair can boost your confidence and if your receding hairline bothers you, you should probably consider getting a hair transplant procedure done.
Karen Cole
@healthbenefitad
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