The results of a hair transplant treatment can vary depending on many factors and limitations. During these procedures, the hair is transplanted from areas with dense hair growth, called the donor area, i.e. the back and sides of the scalp, to the thinned and bald areas of the front, top and crown.
Restrictions on hair transplantation
These hair restoration procedures provide natural results that grow hair as usual. Although the success rate of these procedures is high, some factors may limit the results, such as –
Choosing the right clinical hair transplant and surgeon – The techniques used for hair restoration procedures have improved dramatically over the years. Hair transplantation consistently achieves a high transplant success rate. Choose the right procedure!
You suffer from constant hair loss – Transplantation does not help prevent future hair loss. Newly implanted hair can last a lifetime. The hair surrounding the transplant site could continue to fall out.
Selection of sufficient donor capacity – The size of the permanent bands varies from person to person. A larger donor area allows more grafts to be removed during hair transplantation. An experienced hair transplant doctor can help you with this.
Experiencing relevant risks or complications – Surgeries of all kinds involve risks. Bleeding, infection and inflammation are common possible side effects of hair transplantation.
Dealing with shock loss – After a few days after the transplant, the hair may fall out due to shock. This is a normal and expected defense mechanism of the body.
How Long Does a Hair Transplant Take?
In the vast majority of cases, you should notice that your hair looks much fuller and thicker within a few days of starting a hair transplant. However, hair transplants are semi-permanent solutions, which means that you may need further transplants and “renewal procedures” over time. These procedures usually involve filling in areas where the follicles have not been removed properly or have died and now look cracked. And the benefits of your process should last for at least several years. In addition, the length of the procedure may depend on how well you follow your surgeon’s advice. After your procedure, you will be given a series of instructions to follow, which usually include things like avoiding strenuous exercise for a few weeks and not washing your hair for a few days. If you follow these instructions in the letter, you will have the best chance of success.
Once our doctor completes your hair transplant, you will be able to see the outline of your new and improved hairline. Hair should begin to grow relatively quickly after the transplant.
A common frustration that many patients experience is hair loss and post-growth loss. Once this first phase of the transplanted hair falls out, it should grow back into permanent capacity. The hair should ideally look healthy and normal.
Significant changes in hair growth after about half a year The final results of the procedure are almost always visible after a year.
First 2 weeks – The most careful and necessary period after the surgery for any hair transplant surgery is the first 2 weeks, when the surgical areas are red, with periods of itching and inflammation. This time more care and attention of the patient is required to avoid any contact with the areas and to maintain a gentle cleaning routine for the newly transplanted hair.
Week 3 to 8 – At this stage, the transplanted hair follicles may become detached from the hair and patients may notice hair loss. You should not panic as this is normal, as the transplanted hair will fall out and give way to new hair growth in the hair follicles implanted in the donor area.
Week 12 – New hair begins to grow in the transplanted follicles.
Week 24 – Hair regeneration occurs with longer and harder hair growth
One year – So far, the difference between natural and transplanted hair can not be distinguished and patients can enjoy rejuvenating their hair with a natural hairline and overall aesthetics. without distinguishing between their natural hair and transplanted hair follicles.
The rate of hair growth after transplantation varies from patient to patient. Some find the difference in 3-4 months, but may even in 6 months after hair transplant surgery, as the hair has to go through the normal growth cycle. Each hair follicle has its own cycle.
So usually the hair gradually starts to grow. About six months, about fifty percent of the hair will grow back and continue to grow for up to 18 months after the procedure. As it begins to enter, there is a stage where hair growth seems somewhat uncomfortable, hair growth after transplantation requires patience.
Hours of treatment and recovery
After any hair transplant, healing is fast. Most patients feel well within a day or two of surgery, although numbness and mild scalp pain may be expected for several days after surgery. The red dots will appear at the bottom of the transplanted hair ends on the recipient’s site and on the donors, which will be visible for about 7-10 days. Usually the patient regains his normal appearance within 10-15 days after surgery. Only slight redness may be visible after this period. Patients with very light skin may experience redness for extended periods after treatment, while those with darker hair and skin tend to recover faster. Overall, recovery after a hair transplant is a very individual process that also depends on the patient’s age, lifestyle, diet and even climate.
Wearing a hat after a hair transplant
You will get a panama hat at the clinic to use whenever you are out or during your trip home. The hat will protect your scalp from dust, sun and other environmental factors. Wear this hat for 5 days after the op, after that you can wear any other hat of your choice. When choosing a hat for the postoperative period, it is important to choose a hat that will not sit too tightly in the recipient areas or pull out recently transplanted cuttings after hair transplant. Wear hats for up to 2 weeks when you are out or if the spots are no longer there.