Have you heard inspiring stories of people having hair growth through hair restoration surgery? Do you ever wonder whether these stories are reliable? Well, you should trust them, but not at all. They are reliable but have some side effects that you can evade by taking certain precautions.

The American Academy of Dermatology(AAD) says that you can retain lifetime natural results through surgeries for years. But since it’s a surgical method, it has few complications.

Let’s know what those drawbacks are and how you can guarantee safe and healthy surgical treatment.

 What are the Surgical Complications of Hair Transplant?

  Hair Transplant is a medical procedure that involves removing follicles from one region of the body (the donor site) and transplanting them to a bald or balding part of the body (the recipient site).

  Several risk factors can arise during the process.

1.      Infection and bleeding 

Not everyone’s skin is susceptible to incisions. Slight negligence may result in infection and bleeding in the donor’s area of your head that may lead to long-term swelling.

2.      Nerve damage

Strip Grafting surgery requires a thin needle for implantation that sometimes penetrates deep into the head and causes nerve damage. It can be fatal and lead to nervous disorders.

3.      Itching and allergic reactions

The implantation of foreign tissue into your head might cause itching and allergy. You should avoid touching your head to reduce the risk of swelling and pain.

4.      Appearance of scars

The process of hair growth through hair restoration surgery sometimes leaves a scar on the donor’s site. According to the research, 15 percent of the patients have wild donor scar that leaves an ugly appearance.  

5.      Long-term process

According to AAD, most of the patients get results after 9 to 12 months of the surgeries. That means you have to wait longer for your hair to shine.

 Cautions You Must Take Before and After Surgery.

  You can overcome the complications with these safety measures.

Before Transplant

• Examine your hair loss status. Surgeries are the best option for pattern baldness.
• Choose an experienced surgeon. Do not take any risk, as slight errors can put you in great trouble.
• Consider your physical health. Take out ECG and blood test.
• Make sure you have an excellent immune system.
• The ideal age for surgery is 35-65. It is not suitable for a completely bald person.
• Quit smoking and alcohol one month before treatment.
• Stop using vitamin B and C tablets.
• Take vitamin C tablets for quick healing afterward.
• Don’t take any haircuts a week before the operation.

After Transplant

• Take painkillers to reduce swelling and pain.
• Don’t expose your head to the sun.
• Don’t cover your head with any caps or helmets for three days.
• Hydrate yourself as much as you can.
• Don’t take any medicine without asking the doctor first.  

Benefits of Hair Growth Through Hair Restoration Surgery

Glowing hairs are a feature of a graceful personality. Although there are many drawbacks of the surgery, the advantages outweigh them. So here are the benefits you are going to enjoy after a successful transplant.  

• You get a natural aesthetic look.

  After surgery, you don’t need to worry about baldness anymore. You get a head full of natural hair. You won’t feel any difference in texture and color. You got a lifetime guarantee of your follicle’s survival.

• You get your surgery done with little or no pain.

  During the transplant, the patient feels no pain due to a high dose of anesthesia. It makes the process comfortable for a patient.

• You don’t need long bed rest.

You don’t require long-time for healing. You will recover in 3 to 4 days with precautions.  

• You can apply any hairstyle.

Once your follicles grow entirely, you can mold them in any way. There is no restriction. You apply gel, shampoo and cut them as you want.

 Conclusion

To sum up, prevention is always better than cure. There is no substitute for natural things. However, if you have no other option, you must go for hair restoration surgery to get a perfect look. But do remember the mentioned guidelines to get desired results.