Hair Transplant: The 5 Most Common Fears

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Let’s talk about Hair Transplantation, one of the most effective solutions known today, which supported by medical treatment can present great changes. It is a procedure practiced by experienced doctors who control the depth, direction and angle of the implantation of the hair follicle from a donor area, guaranteeing a natural appearance with an almost imperceptible scar.

Although this technique guarantees that the grafted hair looks natural, there are some fears that we will clarify in this post.

FEAR #1 Will my hair fall out again?

In the months following Hair Transplant surgery, the patient goes through various phases. One of these changes, known as the “shedding effect” or “shock loss,” occurs during week 3 or 5 after the procedure.

During this deserted phase, the transplanted hair falls out as a sign of follicular renewal to make way for new native hair that will grow in the treated area. This fall or change of phase indicates that the Hair Transplant is working and that our patient is on the right track to achieve their dream change.

FEAR #2 Will Hair Transplant leave any marks on me?

No, with the advanced development of the FUE technique, the micro-stitching performed to extract and implant is almost imperceptible, so the difference between the new hair and that of the donor area will not be noticeable. The extraction points of the donor area heal in a few days as they are wounds of less than 1 mm.

FEAR # 3 What is the care once I have the Hair Transplant?

Recovery is vital for the results to be spectacular and depends largely on you. This is a team effort!

Immediately after surgery

Traveling in a private car, avoid using public transportation.
Preferably, you rest the rest of the day of your procedure.
Remove the gauze from the donor site three hours after the procedure is finished.

For 3 days after surgery

Do not eat fats, irritants or foods high in salt to improve healing.
Do not exert yourself, lift heavy objects, or bow your head.
Take formulated antibiotic and analgesic.

For 10 days after surgery

Do not drink alcoholic beverages, coffee or cigarettes.
Do not touch the grafts for any reason.
Apply spray to keep the scabs that support the follicles moist.
Sleep at 45 degrees.

For 21 days after surgery

Do not perform any type of exercise.
For bathing, avoid letting the stream from the shower fall directly on your grafts.
Use baby shampoo and a sponge to wipe them off by running them off.

For 90 days after surgery

Do not use Toppik or similar on implanted areas.
Do not expose yourself to the sun directly for more than 15 minutes. If necessary, put on a cap or hat.

FEAR #4 Do I have to continue treatment after surgery?

Because implanted hairs have different characteristics from native hairs that continue their natural thinning process, therefore, if medical treatment is not continued, the implanted follicles may be left alone.

FEAR #5 Can I Color My Hair After Hair Transplant?

The recommendation is to wait a minimum of 6 weeks after hair transplantation before coloring it. You should allow time for the scalp to fully recover, the healing process can vary from person to person, so it is always better to be cautious and consult the specialist before performing it.

It is important that the application of the dye is done by expert hands, at least the first time, this guarantees that the product used adapts better to the hair. It is also important to perform a test before performing it on all the hair.

In conclusion...

Hair Transplantation with the FUE technique is an innovative alternative, which supported by medical treatment, guarantees sustainable results over time and with a natural appearance.

REMEMBER! The success of this procedure depends on the care taken after it is performed. It is very important to follow medical recommendations.

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