Just had hair transplant? Follow these 5 precautions for better result

Well the success rate of any hair transplant clinic is very easy to notice; just we have to keep in mind few points like the professionalism, quality success ratio, and how affordable is the treatment. In the current scenario, we are adopting several techniques like FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction), FUT (Strip Technique), DHI (Direct Hair Implantation). Besides these medical hair loss restoration options, few non medical hair loss restoration options are also available like laser light, prosthetic hair, hair extensions and scalp micro-pigmentation.

Hair loss concern has become very common these days. Irony is that it is not age bound any more. Nowadays male female in their early 20’s are even facing this issue. There could be multiple reasons behind hair fall like unhealthy lifestyle, polluted environment, stress, hormonal changes, age, and chronic illness. To deal with the hair loss problem, people are knocking the doors of hair transplant clinics. The elevation in number of people suffering with untimely baldness has lead to an increase in hair implantation market growth rate over the calculated period.

Hair restoration is a surgical procedure in which hair follicles are transferred from the back or sides of the scalp which is known as donor area to the recipient area where the thinning of hair has taken place like in front, top or crown. Once transplanted, the hair tends to remain for life time. All these theory is based on the concept given by great Dr. Bernstein in his follicular transplantation journal.

Before this aesthetic procedure, during the whole process and even after the surgery, we tackle few key questions, for example; how hair implantation takes place, how many days it will take to show up the desired result, is it painful, is there any side effect, what will be the life of the transplanted hair and so on. Well, any experienced and professional surgeon would never mind answering these doubts rather they make everything very clear to the patient before undergoing the process.

In one of our clinic for hair transplant in Chennai, we did a survey of clients where we took their respective feedbacks. Through that survey we got to know that patient pays a good attention on the complete procedure and follows every guideline given to them before surgery. But, however they forget to carry forward the precautions they should take after the surgery. So, here we will compile few precautions to be taken after the operation in order to get better result.

Follow these 5 precautions for better result after hair transplant:

• Hair loss is progressive phenomenon: so, once you are done with the surgery and begin with after medication try to continue them for at least twelve months of time. This is like building a foundation. Leaving the medication mid way will not lead you anywhere. Thus, for good results follow all the instructions given.
• Amount of physical activities: You need to avoid sweating for long time especially in your scalp. So for that you have to stop doing intense workout just after the procedure for few days. You can do light work but it’s better to take rest. And avoid any sports, weight lifting and swimming for at least one to two months.
• Touching your head: We totally understand that after the hair transplant surgery, patients get the urge of touching the scalp again and again. But this should not be the practice and it’s a big NO. It is advised not to touch the newly grafted hair follicles to avoid any infection or displacement.
• Medication: We always suggest and mark this point as priority to tell our patients about blood thinning medicines like aspirin to avoid. This has to be followed seriously at least for a week just after the operation. Take proper medicines provided to you by the surgeons. For any further drug requirement always ask your doctor first. Also use only those products which are prescribed by the hair restoration surgeon. The products would include Hair shampoo, spray and oil; use them as instructed to you.

• Diet: Yet another very important precaution to keep in mind. We all know that diet is an essential part of our life, with good and balanced diet we can keep many illness at bay. Similarly in hair loss case, after hair implantation you have to follow certain diet like avoid alcohol and smoking. Try to avoid spicy food for first few days. Include more of vitamin C products in your daily intake. Cut down on caffeine intake.