Hair transplantation is a hair loss solution that will generate new hair for men and women suffering from balding or hair thinning. This procedure is often conducted on a person’s scalp but it is also a procedure that applies to hair loss problems in the face, such as the eyebrows, lashes, mustaches, and beard. Millions of people in the United States alone suffer from excessive hair loss problems and a transplant has been considered the most successful means to solve it. It should be known however that one of the main concerns of people opting for the said procedure is the duration and rate of hair transplant regrowth. Apparently, they would want to know how soon they would see the effects, which is why almost every potential patient would ask their surgeons about this matter.
Rate of Hair Transplant Regrowth
There are some people who have underwent hair transplant surgeries that fuss over not seeing any new hair growing on their scalp following the first few weeks post-surgery. But such complaints need to be evaluated because most of them complain too early and too quickly. One thing that patients need to know is that it takes awhile for the new hair to grow. Some people do notice the growth of new hair in just a month or two but there are also those that don’t see any changes even after six months. Surgeons say that based on their experience with patients, the final outcome for hair density after undergoing hair follicle transplantation is one year, so do not be in such a hurry to see the results.
Methods to Improve the Quality of Transplanted Hair
Over the years, there have been several methods developed in order to improve the quality of transplanted hair. In the country alone, there are at least 300,000 operations being conducted every year, so it is but inevitable that surgeons are able to develop newer and better means to improve the quality of transplanted hair. The use of slot incisions is one such method and when the doctor uses it for linear grafting, it will not only promote a speedier healing time but will also give the benefit of providing consistent quality of hair transplant regrowth that will look very natural and very aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.
Caring for Your Hair After the Surgery
It is very important that you properly care for your hair within the first two weeks after surgery. Doing so would help reduce crusting and would even promote rapid recovery. When shampooing hair, use only doctor-prescribed shampoo and rinse with warm water. Do not rub, scratch, or pull the hair, but instead, massage it gently. If you still notice crusting after 10 days, you can remove them only during shampooing when they’re soft. Pat dry afterwards. It is also recommended that you stay away from direct sunlight for at least a few weeks so that the hair does not become dry and dull. Keeping it moisturized and healthy is very important.