Hair loss and hair thinning problems in some areas are the prime concern in both genders, leading to depression or lack of confidence. Hair loss can result from long-term medication, stress, genetic abnormality or some diseases. People always desire immediate gratification for everything. No one wants to wait for the result when it comes to their benefit.
We have observed the exact situation in patients undergoing hair transplant surgery. Patients must understand that hair transplant treatments need a specific amount of time for recovery. A short duration of time will be required to observe new growth.
A hair transplant is the most important and required treatment for men and women suffering from hair thinning and pattern baldness. Studies have shown that only a hair transplant surgery can deliver you a natural appearance.
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Most people get their transplant done to regain their self-confidence. The question, “how soon will I be able to see the results of a hair transplant” is often asked by patients. The patient needs to have the right expectations from the treatment and not any unworthy feelings. As a popular verse asserts, all things work together for good. So good things come at some cost, so good hair needs the right amount of time for maturation.
A hair transplant is needed when they start losing their hair. The aspect you need to understand about this procedure is a requirement to attain the desired outcomes. The most important part of this surgery is the recovery phase. The patient needs to understand how the recovery phase works. It is a complete fable to think that the patient undergoing the hair transplant surgery can't get back to their day-to-day activity. The recovery is an easy job but does need some specifications.
The only thing the patient is supposed to do is to keep his patience and spend some precious time by themselves for proper healing of the transplanted hair. The surgery needs some small activity to be done by you, and of course, the surgery doesn't restrict you from any of your favourite activities. You can go back to your normal routine right after the surgery.
We are very much aware of the asset that every human body works on its terms and limits. That depicts that every patient has their healing rate per the body's work. So basically, there is 100% certainty. There are some phases of recovery from the hair transplant treatment that patients need to understand.
After the hair transplant surgery, the patient can recover from general physical health early. Your doctor will instruct you with some do and don'ts during the first week of your hair transplant. The extraction punctures containing the scabs will begin to fall off. The recipient area will now grow as desired. To attain these results, the patient should visit the follow-up appointments to check whether the surgery is going as wished.
The dormant shock phase is considered the toughest phase of hair transplant surgery. In this phase, the new hair grows out in the first three months but simultaneously, they fall also. It is seen that the implanted follicles will start to shed from four to five days to at least 3 weeks after the hair transplant procedure. The thing which needs to be understood in this phase is that you don't need to panic about these situations, as we'll ensure that we prepare you to handle this situation before it arrives.
Also, the longevity of this phase, whether it will be shorter or longer, doesn't depend on the amount of area that has been treated. According to studies, it is seen that the hairline tends to grow early as compared to the rest of the scalp. The hairline can even have a good transition within two months of your hair transplant procedure.
The phase of excitement and a little satisfaction is what we call the beginning of the 4 months of the hair transplant surgery, when your hair, at last, starts to grow as you. The initial growth will be thin and curly hair with a patchy appearance of your transplanted areas. The patch appearance is due to the growth of different follicles at different times, and we'll ensure that patients are aware of it to reduce the fear or discomfort.
The most satisfactory phase for the patient who underwent hair transplant surgery. At this stage, the patient can observe fast growth after the fourth month is passed. All the bald areas of your scalp will be filled properly with a noticeable change compared to the earlier scalp condition. The patient is advised to visit the doctor at the end of this real growth phase for routine check-ups.
A big pause! Because surprisingly, the hair growth that patient starts to observe usually doesn't achieve the 100% anticipated growth. This happens because the complete full growth of hair is achieved in 1 year or 15 months. The growth of this stage is so delicate and precise as it becomes a bit difficult to analyse. The growth of Patients' hair will be thicker, and the point of interest is the implanted hair follicles will grow at the normal rate of biological hair, which is 1-2cm each month.
From the phases mentioned above, now you can see that the patient has to keep patience for at least four to six months to see the outcome of the hair transplant.
We expect that the Medlinks have enabled you to understand exactly what to anticipate from a hair transplant surgery. Medlinks has amassed an outstanding team of doctors that unfailingly provides desired outcomes. We are very much aware of the consequences of creating false expectations that can condemn any action. So, to avoid such consequences, it is essential to educate the patient. For attaining the best hair transplant in India, choose Medlinks today.
It can take some time for the hair to grow after a hair transplant. Ideally, visible hair regrowths are seen between six to nine months post-surgery. However, it depends on the individual conditions and can take 12 months or more in a few.
The growth rate of the implanted grafts highly depends on many factors, including optimum post-transplant care. It is always advised to follow the post-operational precautions and guidelines, have a well-balanced diet, take prescribed medications, use medicated solutions and topicals, and stay hydrated for a good recovery after a hair transplant.
Within three to four months of a hair transplant, new hair regrowth can begin with a steady growth rate. The hair regrowth noticeably seen with 9 to 12 months of hair transplant can give one a long-lasting result that can grow and regrow for a lifetime.
Dr. Gaurang Krishna
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