FAQ

Question 1

Are there any side effects of hair transplant?

Accepted Answer

The chances of side effects related to hear transplant is less, although there might some side effects related to hair transplant like bleeding, infection, swelling of the scalp, bruising around the eyes.

Question 2

Is hair transplant a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

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 as FUT, FUE and Robotic FUE are made use of to extract the hair follicles.

Question 3

Is hair transplant permanent?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What risks can one run into, post hair transplant surgery?

Accepted Answer

Post operation you can face complications such as: pain, edema, asymmetry, bleeding, visible scarring, folliculitis, crusting, graft dislodgement, hiccups, effluvium, pruritus, and hypoesthesia.

Question 5

How long does the recovery process take?

Accepted Answer

Following is the timeline of what your recovery process will look like:

You will be able to return to work in 2 to 5 days post-operation.
You will have to wear bandages all over your scalp for 1-2 days.
You might need to take pain reliever for several days.
Within 2 to 3 weeks of surgery, your hair will shed a lot (they will regrow after some months).
Most people will see a visible growth of new hair after 6 to 9 months.

Question 6

What can go wrong with hair transplant?

Accepted Answer

Graft placement can go wrong, but it can be tackled by a surgeon in the following ways:

Graft Excision: Larger grafts would be extracted and re-transplanted in a manner such that it would look natural.
Hair Camouflaging: Newly extracted grafts would be used to cover the problem zone.

But the average success rate is 90% to 100%, same depends upon the thickness of human hair as well as doctor expertise, so be clear about your expectations.

Question 7

What is the success rate of hair transplant and what factors does it depend upon?

Accepted Answer

The average success rate is 90% to 100%, and it depends upon thickness of human hair as well as doctor expertise.

Question 8

Does Insurance cover hair transplant surgery?

Accepted Answer

No insurance plan covers hair transplant surgery, but certain hair transplant clinics and even banks do offer EMI options as well loans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any side effects of hair transplant?

Is hair transplant a surgical procedure?

Is hair transplant permanent?

What risks can one run into, post hair transplant surgery?

How long does the recovery process take?

What can go wrong with hair transplant?

What is the success rate of hair transplant and what factors does it depend upon?

Does Insurance cover hair transplant surgery?

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