Hair transplant is a permanent solution for certain types of hair loss. Here is what you need to know. ## What is a Hair Transplant? A hair transplant involves moving hair follicles from a donor area (usually the back of the scalp) to areas of thinning or baldness. ## Types of Hair Transplant **FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction):** - Individual follicles extracted - No linear scar - Faster recovery - More expensive - Best for most patients **FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation):** - Strip of skin removed - Linear scar - More grafts in one session - Cheaper - Good for large areas **DHI (Direct Hair Implantation):** - Direct implantation - More precise - Fewer grafts per session - Expensive ## Who is a Good Candidate? - Good donor hair density - Stable hair loss (not actively shedding) - Realistic expectations - Age 25+ (mostly) - Healthy overall ## The Procedure 1. Consultation and planning 2. Blood tests 3. Local anesthesia 4. Follicle extraction (2-4 hours) 5. Graft sorting 6. Implantation (2-4 hours) 7. Total time: 6-10 hours ## Recovery Timeline - **Day 1-3** — Swelling, scabs form - **Day 4-10** — Scabs fall off - **Week 3-4** — Shock loss (transplanted hair falls) - **Month 3-4** — New hair starts growing - **Month 6-9** — Visible results - **Month 12-18** — Final results ## Cost in India - FUE: ₹80,000 - ₹3,00,000 - FUT: ₹50,000 - ₹1,50,000 - Depends on number of grafts ## Risks and Complications - Infection (rare) - Bleeding - Scarring - Poor growth - Numbness - Folliculitis ## Before the Transplant - Stop smoking 2 weeks before - Avoid alcohol 1 week before - Stop blood thinners (with doctor's advice) - Don't dye hair 2 weeks before - Get proper diagnosis ## After the Transplant - Sleep with head elevated for 3 days - Avoid washing for 3 days - No gym/swimming for 2 weeks - Avoid sun for 4 weeks - Take prescribed medications - Be patient for results ## Are Results Permanent? Transplanted hair is usually permanent. But native hair may continue to thin, so medical treatment (Minoxidil, Finasteride) is often recommended alongside.
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