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Hair transplants have become very common these days. However, there are a lot of myths that are associated with the procedure too. Hair transplantation is a permanent solution for getting rid of balding issues. Dr Arihant Surana, Medical Director & Chief Hair Transplant Surgeon, Alvi Armani India helps bust a few myths that are associated with hair transplants.
Myth 1: Hair transplant cause problems in the brain, head and eyes
Fact Hair transplants are completely safe and do not have any kind of harmful or side effects on the brain, head and eyes. This is because transplantation procedure involves extraction and work on only the outer layer of the scalp out of the total 5 layers. Hence, there is no contact with any internal organs which may cause any side effects or damage.
Myth 2: Hair transplants cannot grow as they are artificial
Fact The process involves extraction of the patient s actual hair and transplanting it in the bald area. The hair extracted has retained properties of activeness and is loss resistant. This leads to the continuous growth of the hair even after they are rearranged. Read: Which hair transplant is right for you?
Myth 3: Hair transplantation and extraction is painful
Fact Local anaesthesia is administered to the scalp before the procedure. The numbness of scalp ensures there is no pain or discomfort during extraction or transplant. Here s how cheap hair transplants can damage your scalp.
Myth 4: You can identify transplanted hair from original hair
Fact If the depth, angle, direction, texture and colour of existing hair is considered carefully and implemented, you can get unbeatable results. A good hair plant surgeon has the artistic skills too and can minimize the scars from the transplant in a short period of time. Once these fade away, you cannot detect the difference between real hair and transplanted one.
Myth 5: Hair transplants don t survive lifetime
Fact During transplants, loss resistant follicles are transplanted. These follicles are not affected by the usual hair loss causes. Post-surgery, the grafted hair may shed in 3-4 weeks. It is a natural process. The follicles that are transplanted start growing within 6-7 weeks which last a lifetime. Read: Expert tips to consider during hair transplant.
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