Nowadays Hair fall is the most common problem in our society. There are millions of people who suffer from hair loss. Some of the reasons for hair loss are Pollution, family history, and stress. There are several treatments that can save your natural crown. India has many expert doctors for treatments like PRP or hair transplant. The cost of PRP and hair transplants are also very affordable in the country.
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Yes, hair transplant is a permanent natural solution for baldness.
Transplanted hair follicles are permanent, but the hair will have shedding & regrowth phases.
Like natural hair follicles, the transplanted hair follicles will have a growth limit, so gradually they will stop producing as much hair as they used to.
Is hair transplant a surgical procedure?
As a matter of fact it is. It is a simple surgery that involves harvesting of hair follicles from a donor are and transplanting it into the balding area. Techniques such asFUT, FUE and Robotic FUE are made use of to extract the hair follicles.
Does hair transplantation give good result?
Hair transplant does give good results. The hair follicles that are transplanted are genetically-resistant against baldness so they will continue to grow over your lifetime. The transplanted hair maintains its own characteristics; color, texture, growth rate, and curl, after transplantation and re-growth.
Is it possible to lose transplanted hair?
Within a month of hair transplant surgery, the transplanted hair will fall off. It is nothing to be worried about as this makes way for new hair growth. You will see the final result in about 9 to 12 months.
Can hair transplant procedure fail?
Sometimes hair transplant surgeries do fail. The reason for it can be post-operative infection of the donor site or the transplanted hair follicles, poor patient aftercare or inexperienced hair transplant surgeon.
How painful is hair transplantation?
You may experience a little pain as it is a surgical procedure. However before the procedure, local anesthesia will be given to you, which may give a pricking sensation. But once the skin is anesthetized there will be no pain.
What is the cost of hair transplant?
Mostly hair transplant charges are calculated on per graft basis by majority of the clinics. Other factors that influence the cost are total number of grafts needed, the type of hair transplant you opt for FUE or FUT, texture of the hair, numbers of sessions required and the experience of the surgeon.
What is the difference between FUT and FUE hair transplant?
FUT is also known as strip method. In this, a strip of tissue with hair is removed from the backside of the scalp (donor area) which is dissected into individual follicular units. These follicular units are then transplanted on to the bald area (recipient area) making micro-incisions using micro needles. In FUE, the surgeon extracts individual follicular units with a specially designed instrument and implants them into the bald area (recipient area).
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FUT is the mainstream method of hair transplant which is also called strip harvesting method.
Here, the strip of your skin containing hair is extracted from the donor area of your scalp.
After dissecting, the hair follicles are then implanted in the bald region of your scalp.
If your baldness level is high, i.e. if you need large number of grafts to cover the bald area then FUT hair transplant is the best method.
The disadvantage of this is, it leaves linear scar on the back of your scalp and the recovery period is more.
FUE Hair Transplant:
FUE is a modern and most favoured method of hair transplant.
In this method, your hair follicles are extracted from the back of your scalp one by one using a punch.
These follicular graft units are inserted into the incisions made on the bald area of the scalp.
It leaves no visible scars and has less recovery period.
Robotic Hair Transplant :
Robotic hair transplant is similar to FUE Hair Transplant, but it is automated.
Image visualization and robotic limb are used for extraction of hair follicular graft units.
Grafts are extracted using double punch method which makes them easy to extract.
The hair transplant surgeon manually inserts the grafts in recipient region.
Robotic hair transplant is said to give successful results.
DHI Transplant:
Direct Hair Implant is a modern and advanced method of hair transplant.
In this method, a patented tool known as an implanter is used for implantation of hair in the recipient region i.e. bald areas of your scalp.
DHI provides greater density of transplanted hair.
The recovery time for DHI is very less.
It is a painless technique of hair transplant which gives very accurate results.
PRP Hair Treatment:
PRP hair therapy is a non-surgical hair loss treatment.
In PRP treatment, your own blood is used to treat the bald area of scalp.
Platelet rich plasma in your blood is separated from other components of the blood and it is extracted in a syringe.
PRP is injected in the bald area of your scalp. The growth factors boost hair growth.
Being a non-surgical process, it is quite safe. Also, it has almost no recovery period and gives positive results.
Hair Transplant Cost in Jaipur
Do you know that the cost of hair transplant normally depends on the number of grafts you require and the type of hair transplant you want done? FUE costs somewhere around Rs 45-50 per graft where as FUT costs Rs 25-30 per graft.
Here is a list of hair transplant cost in Jaipur:
Number of grafts
Cost of FUE/FUT on lower side
Cost FUE/FUT on higher side
1000
Rs 30000/-
Rs 45000/-
1500
Rs 45000/-
Rs 67500/-
2000
Rs 60000/-
Rs 90000/-
2500
Rs 75000/-
Rs 112500/-
3000
Rs 90000/-
Rs 135000/-
3500
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4000
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Hair Transplant Techniques
A bit more detailed information on Hair Transplant is necessary, you must especially know what kind of method you want to use for your transplant.
So here is a list of some of the methods that are used for hair transplant in Jaipur:
FUT follicular unit transplantation is a traditional method of hair transplant in which a linear strip containing hair follicles is removed from the donor area which is the back-side of the scalp, the hair grafts are then extracted from the strip.These hair grafts are implanted in the recipient area which is the bald area of the scalp. After removal of the strip the surgeon stitches the scalp which leaves a permanent scar. Also, since, this method includes stitching which makes it more excruciating and needs more after-care. This method is a bit cheaper than the FUE method and is practiced by some of the best hair Transplant clinics in Jaipur.
FUE Follicular Unit Extraction Most of the Hair Transplant surgeons in Jaipur practice this method as it is more widely used than FUT. It is the most exceptional method for all. In this method of hair transplant, hair grafts containing 3-4 hair follicles are taken from ‘donor area' i.e., the back of your scalp where hair is thick and after that transplanted to the 'recipient region' i.e. the region of baldness using a punching needle-like apparatus. This method is relatively less agonizing and leaves no scar. This method is sure to provide you the best hair transplant in Jaipur.
Direct Hair Implantation(DHI) is an advanced method of Hair Transplant. Under this method the hair follicles are taken from the back of your scalp called the donor area using a micromotor and then transplanted into the bald area called the recipient area of the scalp using a pen-like device which has a hollow needle. Even though this method is not practiced widely by as it is relatively expensive, it is still available for a hair transplant in Jaipur.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy(PRP) this method is used for hair restoration and is a bit different from a hair transplant. Under this method blood is extracted from your body, this blood is then spun in a centrifuge and the PRP is separated and removed from the rest of the blood. The PRP which is extracted from your blood is then injected into your scalp. A PRP contains many factors of growth which also starts the growth of hair follicles. This method is basically painless. Moreover, the method is used by hair transplant surgeons in Jaipur, as it is painless, and many patients prefer it.
Robotic Hair Transplant is also one of the methods used. This is the latest trend in the Hair Transplant industry. These surgeries are more exact as they target a single hair by digital mapping so there are no requirements of stitches. Also, this transplant gives a more natural look, even though it might be more expensive than the previous two it is worth the money.
Stem Cell Hair Transplant is a newly founded method. Under this method a small skin sample is considered from which the hair follicles are harvested. These follicles are then taken to a lab for replication and then placed back into the scalp where there is hair loss. The hairs would then grow from where they are taken and in the new area where they are placed.
If you are looking for hair transplant surgery outside India, then Turkey is an ideal choice. Turkey is famous for various hair transplant procedures like FUE, FUT, DHI, Female Hair Transplant, Body hair transplant etc.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Is hair transplant permanent or not? Yes, hair transplant is permanent in nature, as the transplanted hair is generally extracted from the backside of your own head, where the hairs are genetically more durable.
I am having a medical condition can I undergo a hair transplant or not? Yes, but at first a medical check-up is recommended to understand what complications you are facing. Some of the common conditions are High Blood pressure, Diabetes, Alopecia etc. The hair transplant surgeon will only suggest you to undergo the surgery if all the medical conditions are under control.
Does the needle or drill will affect the skull or not? The drilling that is done in hair transplant surgery is only 0.3 mm deep which is sufficient enough to penetrate the upper layer of the skin of your scalp. So there are no chances of the drill to getting anywhere near your skull.
How much pain will I feel during hair transplant? You won't feel any pain while extraction or implantation of the grafts since you will be provided with local Anaesthesia during the surgery.
Will it look natural or not? Yes, since the procedure involves transplanting your own hair, it gives the most ‘natural look’. This also depends on various factors:
The treatment that you choose (for e.g. FUE).
The quality of donor hair.
How experienced or qualified the specialist is.
How long will the hair transplant procedure take? The timing of the procedure and how long it will take to complete it usually depends on the number of grafts to be implanted. Ex : If you require a transplant of 1500-2000 hair grafts, it will take 6- 8 hours for its completion.
When can I resume my work? You can resume work from the next day itself unless and until you have to do any heavy field work as you have to be careful and protect the implanted Grafts from direct sunlight and dust. So wearing a protective headwear is recommended.
Are there any post-surgery side effects? Absolutely no major side effects have been recorded yet, although there are some minor post-surgery side effects like swelling and redness in the implanted area. Though, with proper medication, this can be treated successfully.