Hair transplants how do they work

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Read more about deciding whether cosmetic surgery is right for you. A hair transplant is suitable for people with permanent baldness, the type that runs in families. It's not usually suitable for people with other types of hair loss , such as the type that causes bald patches alopecia areata. All independent clinics and hospitals that provide cosmetic surgery in England must be registered with the CQC.

Be careful when searching the internet for clinics that do hair transplants. Some pay to advertise their services on search listings. It's important to find a surgeon who is qualified and experienced in carrying out this type of surgery. They should be listed on the specialist register and have a licence to practise.

Read more about choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure. A hair transplant is usually carried out under local anaesthetic and sedation, which means you'll be awake but will not feel any pain. Your surgeon will tell you how to look after your graft.

You should be given a spray to use to help recovery and hair growth. You need to be very careful with your transplanted hair for the first 2 weeks after your operation. The grafts will not be secure.

After 2 to 5 days: any bandages can usually be removed, but you should not touch the grafts. Try not to scratch, wear a hat or touch the grafts in a way that could dislodge them. The scabs will fall off by themselves. Don't wash the area for at least a week. After the first 7 days, you can wash the recipient area as you normally would. During the first two weeks, avoid strenuous exercise, lifting weights, or swimming, and do not brush your hair or expose the new grafts to direct sunlight - so as not to risk dislodging the grafts.

It is normal after several weeks for the transplanted hair to fall out. This doesn't mean the transplant has failed, rather than the growth cycle is beginning again. The follicle is undamaged, the new hair is preparing to sprout. Call or Email Us. The procedure is performed completely under local anaesthesia as a walk-in, walk-out treatment, without the need for intravenous sedation or strong pain killers.