“Fake News” or “Trolls” are part of the new-age media strategies to gain traction to various portals. However, most of the times, they are deliberately concocted and almost always untrue. For the uninitiated, though, this has become a point of scepticism about a lot of things, and hair transplant surgeries, due to their popularity over the years, is one of those things. Through this blog, we hope to debunk a majority of those myths and bring to the fore the real reason why hair transplantation is the finest procedures chosen by those suffering from Androgenetic Alopecia for permanent hair restoration.
What is Hair Transplant Surgery all About, Firstly?
Before we head on the subject, let us talk about what hair transplant surgery is all about. Well, through this surgery, performed by ABHRS (American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery) certified doctors with enough experience in the field, healthy hair follicles are extracted from the back and side of the head of the patient, before implanting them to the thinning area. This surgery is performed by either a FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) or FUE (Follicular Unit Excision) technique.
The major difference between both these techniques lies in the extraction process of the healthy follicles. In the FUT surgery, also known as strip surgery or Linear Excision Method, a strip of scalp that has healthy follicles is extracted from the donor site before suturing the area in a Trichophytic closure. The strip is then placed under a top-grade microscope and slivered to reveal individual follicular grafts which are then used for the implantation procedure.
In the FUE surgery, on the other hand, the individual follicles are extracted directly from the donor site for implantation. To combine this entire procedure into one swift motion, experts use the Choi Implanter Pen that ultimately decreases the time required for the complete surgery. Depending on the hcondition of the patient, his or her requirements, and the results of the Trichoscopy Hair and Scalp Analysis, the doctors determine a customized course of treatment for the best results.
The hair transplant surgery is an outpatient procedure and thus is performed after administering ring-block anaesthesia on the area. This ensures that the patient is awake throughout the surgery and can go home as soon as the surgery is over. When performed by experts, this procedure helps create a natural hairline on the patient where the implantation of the healthy grafts is done in the normal hair growth angle that, upon recovery, leaves excellent results. This makes this procedure one of the most sought-after surgeries for hair restoration.
Top Myths about Hair Transplant Which You Mustn’t Listen To
Knowing the difference between the myths surrounding the hair transplant procedure and the reality behind the same is crucial for you to come to a decision regarding getting the surgery. Some of the most common misconceptions regarding the surgery you need to get out of your head include:
- The Surgery Isn’t Suitable for Elderly Patients: Hair transplant surgery, as mentioned earlier, is mostly about the viability of donor grafts. So, there is no reason why elderly patients cannot opt for surgery. If you want to make yourself look better and more confident, irrespective of your age you can go for it.
- The Surgery Works Only on Men: This is a myth that has been going around the fraternity for a very long time, but this is nothing but a misconception. Both men and women suffer from hair loss at one point in their lives, just that their symptoms are different. There are different techniques used to cater to specific patient requirements. Preview long hair transplant, for example, works exceedingly well for women who suffer from post-burn Alopecia or those who don’t want to shave their head for the procedure.
- The Surgery Gives Immediate Results: This is one of the biggest misconceptions that most people have regarding surgery. Now, the reality is the newly implanted follicles into the recipient area take some time to get accustomed to their surroundings. They undergo a period of shock loss before going back to their regular hair growth routine, and the time taken for a complete recovery ranges from 8 months to 1 year.
- The Surgery Helps Patients Grow New Hair: While this sounds like a dream come true, at present, this is nothing but a myth surrounding the procedure. Through a hair transplant surgery, the healthy follicles are just transferred from one part of the scalp to another for an additional boost to the area and hide the thinning parts. When there is not enough donor area on the scalp for the surgery, experts might also opt for a special area hair transplant or beard and moustache hair transplant where healthy follicles from other parts of the body are used to perform the same.
- Washing Your Hair Frequently Causes Additional Hair Loss: This is mostly related to the after-care of your hair post-surgery. Immediately after the surgery, you need to sleep in an upright position to ensure the follicles aren’t disturbed. Professionals also give you a spray bottle with a saline solution to use on the scalp so that you don’t have to take a bath and your follicles aren’t compromised. Once the follicles are over their shock loss phase and go back to their hair growth cycle, there is no chance for hair loss in the future in the area.
Who Should You Contact for a Successful Hair Transplant Surgery?
Dr Satya Saraswat and Dr Preeti Saraswat are two of the most widely sought-after surgeons certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) consulting at Twachaa by Saraswat™.
The surgeons have over 17 years of experience in the field and are certified by several international boards ensuring that they are updated with modern developments in the field, thereby rending excellent results out of cosmetic surgeries. The hospital is staffed with the best after-care team of experts who guide every patient through a customized treatment plan and recovery period.
Dr Satya Kumar Saraswat has degrees such as MBBS, MS, M.Ch, and DNB (Plastic Surgery) to his name. He specializes in hair transplant, cleft lip and palate surgeries and is one of the handpicked surgeons certified by several international boards renowned for the same.
Dr Preeti Saraswat is an MBBS with a Post Graduate Diploma degree in Clinical Cosmetology from the University of Greifswald, Germany. She has a lifetime membership of the Indian Association of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons and is also a member of the Indian Medical Association.
Final Words:
Now that you are aware of the myths surrounding hair transplant surgery and know the reality behind them, you can easily come to a decision regarding opting for the same when there is time. To get in touch with professionals regarding the surgery and knowing more about your current condition, you can book a consultation by dialling +91 – 92052 52523 / +91 – 7011960082 or sending an email to info@twachaa.com.
