Debunking Some Of The Most Common Myths About Hair And Hair Transplants

Losing a few hair every day is normal; the cause for worry arises when you start seeing a lot more hair on your comb or towel or start noticing bald patches on your head. At such a time, you might want to consider a transplant, but the problem is that there are several myths associated not just with a transplant, but also with hair in general.

Let’s look at some of the most common myths related to hair and hair transplant:

Myth: Hair transplants are successful only in younger people

Fact: There is no evidence that supports hair transplants being successful only in younger people. Once your hair loss has stabilised, you can get a transplant done and if you take all the precautions mentioned, there is no reason why your transplant will not be successful, irrespective of your age.

Myth: A transplant will be very obvious

Fact: If the procedure has been done by a professional who has plenty of experience, there will be no telling that you have undergone a transplant. Once the hair has grown in, no one will be able to tell you whether you underwent a transplant or not.

Myth: A hair transplant is very painful

Fact: This is something that is completely dependent on the surgeon – if your surgeon is highly qualified and experienced, like at AK Clinics, your hair transplant in Delhi should be a reasonably painless experience. Moreover, the transplant process is done either local anaesthesia or sedation, which means that you will not feel any discomfort.

Myth: The results will be immediate

Fact: Good things come to those who wait – the same stands true for a transplant too! If you are thinking that you will be able to see the results immediately, you are sadly mistaken. A transplant can take anywhere between six to 12 months to start showing result.

Myth: The results of a hair transplant will not last long

Fact: When the transplant has been done properly and by the hands of an experienced surgeon, your transplant will last a lifetime.

Myth: Hair transplants are meant only for men

Fact: A transplant is not gender specific; whether you are a man or woman, as long as your hair fall has stabilised and you have a reasonably clear donor and recipient area, you should be able to get a transplant. If you have any doubts, you can consult the surgical team at AK Clinics, who will give you the most appropriate diagnosis.

Myth: A transplant will leave very obvious scars

Fact: If the procedure has been done with finesse and experience, there will be no visible scars. Most experienced surgeons will implant the grafts in such a manner that the new hair growth, covers any and all possible scars. Moreover, scars are most common in strip surgery or FUT and lesser in FUE.

Myth: Someone else’s hair will be used for a transplant

Fact: When you have your very first consultation with your hair transplant surgeon, they will be able to give you a fair enough idea of how many grafts you will need. They will also gauge whether you have a sufficient donor area. In case, your donor area is not sufficient, hair from other parts of your body, such as chest, beard or arms can be used.

Myth: You will not be able to wash your hair after a transplant

Fact: Even with normal cosmetic hair treatment such as smoothening or perming, you will be asked not to wash your hair for a day or two. The same stands true for a transplant as well – you will be asked to not wash your hair the day of the treatment, but from the next day onwards, you will be asked to wash your hair with care and gentle hands.

Myth: You will be forced to take medication after your transplant for your hair to grow properly

Fact: This is something that will be dependent on your actual transplant – for some people, the transplant itself will be enough, but for some people, some supplementary medication might be needed. This is a call that will have to be taken by your surgeon.

Myth: A hair transplant will affect your brain

Fact: The process is done on your scalp and has nothing to do with your brain. The effects of the sedation or anaesthesia could lead to you feeling slightly groggy for a while, but nothing more than that!