Many people have patchy hair and spot baldness, which can cause some distress and also a drop in self-esteem and confidence. According to experts hair loss can occur due to a variety of factors ranging from genetics to nutritional deficiencies, and there are a variety of ways to treat it as well, with HAIR TRANSPLANT being one method of re-growing hair. Hair transplants have a very low risk of failure and practically no side effects when performed by a trained specialist. This technique can help you regain confidence. A few things a hair loss patient ought to know:
1 The procedure of hair transplant is surgical- It is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all follicles and roots from one part of your head and transplanting them to the balding area. Hair from the normal removal site, also known as the donor site, is then transplanted in the balding or thinning area of the scalp, known as the recipient site. The procedure is non-invasive and takes only a few hours to complete. This method could also be applied to other areas of your body, such as your brows, eyelashes, and even your public region.
2 Transplanted and natural hair are treated the same-Once your transplanted hair begins to grow, you can treat it like normal hair. The transplanted hair is the same as natural hair. You can style it the way you want. Transplanted hair does not require any special care, it can be washed and treated in the same manner as natural hair.
3 Hair transplantation is not a magic wand- Before undergoing hair transplant surgery, it is critical to understand that hair regrowth differs from person to person. Your hair transplant surgery result will be determined by the amount of hair in your donor area. Furthermore, having a hair transplant does not guarantee that you will have a head full of dense hair.
4 Is the transplanted hair permanent– More or less yes. The hair that has been transplanted will continue to grow for a very long period of time. After transplantation, it will not thin or fall off. The BEST (bio-enhanced simultaneous transplantation ) is the most superior technology being used for hair transplantation.
5 Aftercare– The obvious answer is to take your antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The next thing is to keep your head moist, use a head was. For the next three weeks following the procedure, you should avoid direct sun exposure, rigorous workout, and swimming. You should also avoid using any chemical products, such as gel or chemical treatments for at least one month.
6 Medication- The transplanted hair is more or less permanent, no medication is required to retain this hair. It is important to understand that the transplant is done to cover the existing bald patch, hair loss may still occur among non-transplanted hair in the other areas of the head. As a result, efforts and treatments must be made to maintain the overall health of hair.
Recently there have been reports from different parts of the country about the deaths happening allegedly on account of negligence during the hair transplantation process. It so happens that the victims generally developed a painful scalp followed by swelling on the face and shoulders and subsequently dying.
After this type of case happened, the National Medical Commission (NMC) intervened and issued a guideline on who can perform a hair transplant and what kind of medical infrastructure is needed for it, because it is not a hair styling procedure. NMC says that such procedures must be performed by trained and licensed doctors. It further states that the procedure should be undertaken only by those who have surgical grooming like formal surgical training such as Masters in plastic surgery or MD in dermatology. “ Ghost surgery-substitution of surgeons without the patient’s knowledge and permission- would constitute malpractice”
According to guidelines, hair transplants should be conducted in hospitals with facilities for treating indoor patients. “ If it is a clinic doing daycare surgeries only, it should be well connected with any nearby hospital with proper ICU and critical care facilities”. The NMC order has said that unethical practices, such as advertising false/exaggerated claims, should not be indulged in.
Now coming to qualifications required for surgeons to perform hair transplants in India- A diploma in Dermatology, MDS- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, MD- Dermatology, MSc-Clinical Dermatology, Mch-Burns & Plastic Surgery, MCh-Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, DNB- Plastic Surgery, MCh-Plastic Surgery.
Hospitals performing Hair Transplant procedures should have- Advanced imaging technology, State of Art Infrastructure, Comprehensive health and hair screening services, Treatment for hair loss and hair thinning, trained and well-experienced Nursing staff, arrangement of a mode of transport, private rooms to stay, Food and accommodation for both the patient and family, foreign exchange facility.
Just for your knowledge, the hair transplant cost in Mumbai can vary from Rs 25,000 to Rs 265,000 depending on the number of grafts to be performed. The cost of grafts varies with the expertise of the surgeon, the reputation of the hospital, and the technology used.
The rising popularity of getting hair transplants in India, only proves that there are many people in the country who will keep on spending money to look smart & younger.
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Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
17th August 2022