Hair loss is a common phenomenon for both men and women. It can be caused by various factors like stress, genetics, cosmetic products, malnutrition, etc. However, there is one thing that generally never comes to mind: seasonal hair loss. Seasonal hair loss occurs during seasonal changes. During the transitions from winter to spring or summer to autumn, or any seasonal transition, our physical and psychological health undergo some changes too, as does nature. The hair shedding is a reaction to…

There are three main types of hair transplantation today. They are named as follows:  Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)  Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) We mentioned FUT; however, doctors generally do not do this type of procedure anymore since it is a bit outdated. The main reason being that FUT operations leave a sizable scar at the back of the scalp, around the donor area. The scar extends from above one ear to the other ear. The Extraction…

Since the hair transplant operation is not a very cheap procedure overall, the cost of the procedure is an important criterion for patients. Also, most health insurance companies do not cover any costs of this procedure since this is a cosmetic operation. That’s why patients mainly seek the best value for their money when it comes to finding a good facility. Oftentimes patients seek hair transplant treatments abroad. On that subject, Turkey is becoming an increasingly popular destination for such…

Doctors sometimes offer their patients the option of chest hair transplant when the donor area of the patient is not healthy enough. This unhealthiness of donor area may be a result of numerous possible reasons.  For example, the patient may have undergone hair transplantations before. Grafting from an unhealthy donor area will stress the area if too many grafts had been taken before.  Similarly, the patient possibly may not have a very healthy donor area, to begin with, due to…

Getting regular exercise is an important component to have a healthy and firm hair texture. Staying away from physical activity is not a good strategy for hair growth or your health in general. Of course, not everyone would want to pay fees to a gym only to go there and tire themselves out day in and day out.  What you should know is that avoiding sports may be harming your precious hair very badly. Your hair growth and the texture…

To give a short answer, yes, you can cut your hair after getting a transplant. You can either use scissors or electric razors on both the recipient and the donor area. The question comes down to when you can cut your hair. Keep reading to find out. Because of the operation you’ve just gone through, your follicles will need some time to heal. They would be very delicate during the first ten days after transplantation and would need special attention,…

Just like plants need water to grow and flourish, so does our hair. Research shows that two to three litres of water, or eight glasses a day, is necessary for an ideally functioning body. Many of the vitamins and minerals we need to survive are water-soluble structures. Water acts as a catalyst in many chemical reactions our body makes. Apart from its effects on hair, drinking sufficient amounts of water regularly also greatly helps with your skin appearance. Not only…

We can do hair transplants during any season we wish. However, winter is probably the best season to get a hair transplant operation. Winter is the best because, in winter, the weather is usually mild or cold. There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding having hair transplantation during winter. They are rarely true, of course. Let’s have a peek at these misconceptions. They say hair breaks more likely during winter. People think that we lose more hair in the winter…

Many people wish for a stronger, more robust hair, particularly as they grow older. Our hair grows about 1.25 centimetres every month. This makes 15 centimetres a year. Of course, there are certain factors influencing this growth, such as the following:  Overall health Age Eating habits Genetics  All the factors listed above have a say in your hair health.  While it is true that you cannot change some of these factors, like your genetics and age, you can make alterations…

Many people are having trouble with baldness and hair loss problems all over the world. Some of these are permanent, but others are temporary. Most people try treating this by using natural or cosmetic products that guarantee to terminate baldness. Many give temporary results, while others altogether fail. Unlike other treatments, the hair transplantation gives practical aspects in addition to permanent solutions. Hair transplantation is a surgical operation that aims to regrow hair in the bald area of the head.…