Is your hair falling? What should you do before choosing hair transplantation?

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Experiencing the loss of your precious hairs??? You may be the one among thousands who feel their self-confidence is eroding with hair loss. Fret Not!!! We feel you and that is why we are up for hair talk from our trusted experts in the hair care industry.

Over the past few decades, hair fall has been an unsettling concern of everyone irrespective of gender. Loss of a few strands while combing is quite normal. But it can upset you when you do not see new hair growing in place of the old fallen ones and suddenly you start noticing hair everywhere at your home.

Excessive hair loss not just affects your appearance but also your self-esteem and confidence. The fear of going bald seems to strike you pretty hard as you start to experience the shedding of your attractive tresses.

Relax! Doing proper diagnosis from hairocraft, your hair loss problem can be dealt with to a certain extent. According to the hair care experts at hairocraft, hair fall can be due to various causes and there are treatments available as well as preventive measures of the same which we should be well versed with.

Surprising reasons behind your hair fall

Very prominent causes of hair fall are as mentioned below;

  • You’re on Certain Medications

Are you on medication for acne, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, heart problem etc.? Since when did hair loss become a problem for you? Ever since you started taking that drug, right? You may not have thought yet that hair loss is number one on the list of side effects of this drug. Radiation therapy is used to treat cancer and it leads to severe hair fall. Consult your medical expert and get suggestions.

  • You’re nutrition deficient

Be aware that nutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin D, and copper play a major role in keeping your hair healthy. Lack of such nutrients in your diet can cause hair loss. Track your nutrition intake to know if you are getting enough.

  • Your condition can be Heredity

Hair loss due to genetics is a natural condition. It is most commonly observed in men and is called androgenetic alopecia. It’s also called male pattern baldness.

  • If you’re a woman!

Women after 30 years mostly experience hormonal imbalance and lifestyle disorders like PCOS/PCOD and Thyroid. It is quite common during pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause or even during a change of contraceptives. These changes affect the growth cycle of hair.

  • It’s time to care for your scalp

Bacterial and fungal infections cause balding or hair thinning. Treating them does help you restore your hair growth.

  • Track your Lifestyle habits

Lifestyle habits like smoking, having an unstable sleep cycle, working outdoors in the sun, exposure to pollution, too, causes hair fall.

  • Work and personal stress? Press pauses to that!!!

As that is more than enough to make you lose your valuable and beautiful strands.

There are various traditional methods to stop hair fall naturally. We are well-read and aware of those, but sometimes those just don’t work for us. That’s when we start thinking of or opting for hair transplantation.

Hair Transplantation

Hair transplantation is a scientifically proven technique that guarantees restoration for hair loss. During this cosmetic surgery, hair follicles from the donor site are withdrawn and transplanted to the balding part known as the recipient site under local anaesthesia. It is a minimally invasive clinical procedure, is durable and reliable when done at the hairocraft clinic.

Dos and Don’ts

Like each medical procedure, there are some precautions to be taken and certain things to be kept in mind.

  • If you are using any medicines or drugs, stop taking them a week before the procedure as they may increase bleeding.
  • Stop smoking!!! (at least a week before)
  • Steer clear of alcohol at least for 72 hours before.
  • Inform your doctor of any medications you have been taking or conditions that might affect the surgery such as allergies, blood clotting disorders, sleep disorders, asthma, high blood pressure, etc.

PRP Treatment after Hair Transplant

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Men & women who are thinking of doing Hair Transplant need to understand what is PRP Treatment, what is its purpose, does it really contribute to better healing and hair growth after transplant surgery etc.

What is PRP and why is it recommended after Hair Transplant?

PRP can be defined as a concentrated blood plasma containing substances like leukocytes, platelets, cytokines and growth factors. It is considered to be an innovative treatment for some types of hair loss. It strengthens the hair and prevents hair loss. Therefore, PRP treatment is recommended after a Hair Transplant.

PRP treatment uses the rich plasma extracted from the person’s own blood by enriching it. For this, blood is first taken from the person using special PRP tubes and this blood is centrifuged. This divides the blood into a red, white & yellow part. The bottom red part is RBC. The middle white part is called Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) which contains platelets and growth factors. And the top yellow part is Platelets Poor Plasma (PPP).

There are two types of Centrifugation. One is normal or single Centrifugation and the other is double Centrifugation. In single Centrifugation, Rich Plasma & Platelets are extracted in mixed form. Whereas in double Centrifugation, Platelets Poor Plasma (PPP) and Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) are extracted separately.

The tissue grows faster and the hair follicles are nourished with the substances contained in the rich plasma. This is how the hair follicles are supported after the hair transplant. PRP treatment increases the success rate of Hair Transplant.

Advantages of doing PRP after Hair Transplant

  1. It improves tissue repair and the healing process after Hair Transplant. One activity that promotes tissue repair and healing after surgery is the release of platelet-derived growth factors. Single growth factors such as PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor) have been used by surgeons to promote wound healing in surgical patients in hospitals.
  2. It also strengthens inactive hair follicles and stimulates new hair growth. , PRP increases hair growth after Hair Transplant. But platelet-derived growth factors can also trigger inactive hair follicles and produce new hair.

How many PRP sessions are needed?

PRP Treatment is very effective for hair growth after doing the Hair Transplant. The no of PRP sessions needed will largely depend on the individual’s personal traits and a few factors such as overall physical & mental health, the extent of hair loss, etc. normally, 4-6 sessions are needed. It depends up on the quantity of blood taken for extracting the rich plasma. If it is 30-40 ml blood, 4 sessions are enough for doing the PRP treatment. 6 sessions are needed if the blood taken is 10-15 ml.

PRP is an innovative and advanced treatment that can increase the success of Hair Transplant. With this, not only the newly transplanted grafts but also the condition of your existing hair will also be positively affected. Your weak hair will become fuller and stronger too.

Conclusion

PRP Treatment is an important procedure when you go for Hair Transplant. It strengthens and increases the hair growth. For PRP treatment to be successful, it should be performed in a high quality clinic.

Designing Hairline for Hair Transplant

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The hairline is the most important part of your hairstyle. It can make or break one’s look. A sharp, well-defined hairline creates an impression of youthfulness and structure. And that’s why hairline design is the most important step in hair transplant. The remaining steps depend on it. The position, symmetry, density and shape of the hairline should be perfect to preserve the natural look of the patient.

There are many factors to consider when designing a hairline. Although patient choice is one of the most important factors in determining a suitable hairline design, some patients who do not understand principles of natural hairline designs request too low hairlines. A too high or too low hairline will make the head look off. Age, Gender, Race, Type and Degree of hair loss, Size and Shape of the face, and Donor area density are a few factors that influence the appearance of hairline design.

  • Age of patient – hairline should be designed according to the age as it looks more natural. For example, if a 50-year-old patient with an advanced level of hair loss wants to gain the hairline like when he was 25, it will look unnatural.
  • Gender – A male hairline is different from a female
  • Type and Degree of hair loss – In order to create a seamless hairline, it’s important that surgeons consider the cause and design accordingly.
  • Size and Shape of the face – Appearance of hairline varies according to patient’s face size and shape. A surgeon will design hairline on the basis of the patient’s face.

The hairline should not be a straight line. The natural version of this part has peaks and valleys. So the new design for a hairline will also feature waves instead of being completely flat.

For a natural looking hairline, the surgeon mostly avoids placing straight lines on your scalp. They will usually create an appearance that is more naturally styled and it reflects in their work. The smaller hairs are placed in front and the larger ones behind. This creates a natural-looking feathered look with no unnatural looking gaps between individual strands of hair. All the transplanted hair in the hairline will be blended together seamlessly by virtue of their placement on opposite sides.

There are many ways to determine the height of your hairline. One way is that it should fall approximately 3 inches above middle of your eyebrows. The central hairline can be placed even 2 fingers above the highest forehead wrinkle or 4 fingers above your eyebrows. Doctors often pay special attention to the symmetry, density and shape of hairline i for an elegant appearance.

Every person has a scalp with unique requirements. Some might be experiencing receding hairline and others may have lost their entire hair in certain spots or around the middle. An experienced doctor will design custom treatments and hairline for everyone’s specific needs.

We at Hair O Craft know the importance of a good hairline and how it defines your face. Our trained professionals provide you with a detailed analysis of the way your hair is thinning and what needs to be done about it. We help you understand the course of treatment and decide what method is best for your condition.

Hair transplant for Senior Citizen

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Balding is a natural part of ageing that affects many men. Some may choose to accept the natural ageing process and allow themselves to go bald while others would like a more youthful look. If you are a senior citizen and wants to maintain a full head of hair, Hair Transplant is the ideal option for you.

Why do people seek Hair Transplant in older age?

There could be many reasons why someone prefers to go for a hair transplant. It could be an escape from the signs of ageing or due to rapid patterns of balding.

One of our esteemed clients Mr. Chandrashekaran, 68 years old says that his hair loss has left him feeling self conscious and was ashamed of himself which prompted him to go for Hair Transplant. This former senior procurement manager from Dubai used to avoid social gathering because he was so embarrassed about being bald.

“I had my hair transplant done at Hair O Craft because patches were inconvenient to use and I didn’t like how artificial it looked on my head. Now, I don’t have any worries about my head looking uneven anymore,” adds Mr Chandrashekaran.

You have to be realistic about Hair Transplant. Hair transplants will always be successful to a degree, but the best way is by focusing on restoring your front hairline and replacing scalp hair if necessary.

To get the best results, you should schedule your hair transplant during an optimal time. It is common for men to start losing their hair at around 40`s or 50`s and this may proceed into progressive alopecia. In these cases, it may be necessary to consult with a doctor for expert advice.

Factors to be considered

The number and quality of hairs on a patient’s donor area is an important factor in determining what hair restoration goals can be achieved. A physician may recommend not to go for a hair transplant if there is not enough hair at donor area.

Patients’ health condition is another factor to consider when choosing a hair transplant. An elderly person may have some chronic medical conditions. These can include diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease or high blood pressure among others. Such conditions seldom pose a risk. However, the patient has to mention these things to doctor if he is having any.

“I was a bit nervous about the surgery since I am diabetic. But my transplant surgeon here at Hair O Craft coordinated with my Dialectician and took all necessary precautions during the entire procedure to make sure there were no risks,” elucidates Mr Chandrashekaran.

The risks associated with medical conditions can be minimized by taking appropriate precautions. For example, a patient who has heart disease and wishes to undergo hair transplant may have two or more sessions instead of one long session because this will reduce the potential stress on their body during surgery.

Warfarin and aspirin are medications that may need to be taken precautions with, as they can thin the blood too much.

Conclusion

As per Mr Chandrashekaran, hair transplant was an amazing change for him.

“The stares are now of admiration and wonder, rather than mocking that they once did at my appearance before hair transplant. You can have your hair transplant at any age. This will help you regain some confidence and make life worth living all over again,” He adds.

Hair loss is a common problem for many men and women of all ages. However, age should not be an impediment to hair transplantation as long as the desired result will fit your lifestyle and you are in good health. The severity of your hair loss, the quality and quantity of donor hairs needed for a successful procedure as well as future hair loss are all important factors that should be discussed before deciding on a hair transplant. Consult with one of our experts today if you need more information about how we can help make your dreams come true! Click below to schedule a consultation.

Frequently asked questions about Hair Transplant

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Hair transplantat has gained more success over time than any other hair restoration method. Still, people have a lot of questions about hair transplant. From the cost to how long it will last, people wonder if they’ll be able to maintain their lifestyle while getting a hair restoration treatment done. Also, they are concerned about the things involved with this procedure. Let us take some time exploring these common questions that come up when thinking about having your hair transplanted.

1. Is Hair Transplant painful?

The surgery will not be entirely painless. The pain you will experience after the surgery is not too severe, and it should begin to subside in a few days. You might feel some discomfort for two-three days but that’s normal. The grafts have been in one spot for several years and your body will feel strange when they are transplanted somewhere else on your scalp. However, the discomfort is usually mild and should only last two or three days after the surgery before disappearing completely.

2. Is Hair Transplant permanent?

If you maintain your transplanted hair properly, it will be permanent. If you clean and take care of it the right way, then there is no chance that you will lose any part of it. However, if maintenance isn’t a high priority for you then maybe this new transplant won’t last very long in the end; so essentially it is all about how much effort you are willing to put in to maintain your scalp’s healthiness in addition to keeping up with proper cleaning methods.

3. Is there any non-surgical way to re-grow hair?

There is no non-surgical method to grow back your hair, but you can maintain it with PRP. To get a new head of hair, the only option is via transplant surgery. However, if the only method of growing new hair that interests you is non-surgical then we recommend wearing hair patches.

4. Is it safe to go for Hair Transplant if I have any medical condition?

Before we can proceed with the surgery, all patients must have a fitness certification from their current physicians. If they are diabetic or have low blood pressure history and/or conditions, it is not permitted for them to undergo this surgery until thay get go ahead from their physicians in this regard.

5. Why there is so much variation in the price of hair transplant clinics? Why do some clinics offer unlimited grafts while some don’t?

The first thing I would like to clarify is that there isn’t actually an unlimited supply of hair grafts, as some sources claim. Your donor area is limited and there are limits on how many units of hair we will be able to acquire for your transplant based on the current resource availability in the donor area. Your max donation amount would typically fall somewhere between 5000 – 6000, while harvesting an average of 3000 – 4000 grafts.

The cost of getting a hair transplant depends on many factors. There are several questions to consider like: what is your doctor’s experience? How professional and clean is their clinic environment? Who will actually be doing surgery for you – just another member in training or an experienced surgeon with years of practice under his belt.

Your doctor should be well-versed with the extraction of grafts, the safest mode of extraction and what to do after extraction so that your donor area looks normal.

I have heard that technicians are performing hair transplant surgeries at many of the clinics, not the Doctors

In Hair O Craft we have a protocol that only the doctors are supposed to do surgery. The doctor extracts grafts and implants them. At Hair O Craft, we are too particular about how our display system works: If you are my patient and I have committed to providing 2000 grafts, then that is exactly what I will show you.

6. Does the hair in the donor area grow back after it has been extracted for transplant?

We get this question a lot, and many people have been confused by it. Many patients believe that the hair in your donor area will regrow even after your transplant is done; however, this is false information.

Hair grafts removed from the donor area will never grow back. It is removed with roots intact, and those roots are placed in areas that you don’t have hair. So, the part of the donor area where hair is taken from will not grow back any new hairs.

But the order in which hair extraction is done makes a difference because the remaining donor area will have enough hairs to cover it and you won’t get any patches.

7. Will I get full coverage from Hair Transplant?

Full coverage depends on many factors. The first important factor is what grade of baldness you are in. For a person with grade 3 and 4 boldness, there is a possibility for full coverage. Patients with higher grades like 6 and 7 often don’t have any hair on their heads. This makes it impossible to do full coverage for them, unfortunately.

For patients with higher grades like grades 6 and 7 who don’t have any hair on the head, it is impossible to do full coverage for them. Another important factor is in preserving your existing hair. If you have 3, 4 or 5 cases of baldness and a significant amount of hair on the scalp, preserving this with transplantation will allow for full coverage.

Hair Transplant for Grade 6 and Grade 7 cases

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According to the Norwood scale, which categorizes grades of balding according to severity, Grade six and seven are the most advanced form of hair fall with less than 20% coverage on top. It’s estimated that around 10% -15% of all men will experience this type when they reach their 40s or 50s which is known as male pattern baldness.

A person with Grade six baldness will have hair on the sides of their head, but they will be mostly bald at the crown and front. By the time a person reaches Grade seven, the hair on their head will start thinning out and eventually, only a narrow band of hair in a horseshoe shape remains on the sides and back of the scalp.

Grade six and seven hair transplantation can be a tough decision for some. This article will discuss the worries, concerns and misconceptions on grade six and seven hair transplantation, with an accurate insight that helps you in choosing the right treatment.

Hair Transplantation: Expectation Vs Reality

Albeit being advanced forms of hair loss, Grade 6 and Grade 7 still have good chances for a successful procedure to improve the appearance of baldness. Hair transplant will generally cover most areas with partial coverage on top or full density over front-middle sections depending on your needs.

Some of the Grade six and seven patients may have unrealistic expectations for their treatment. They might insist on getting density results. They need to understand that hair taken from a small area is used to cover such a large area of baldness at the front of the scalp and the crown. We can extract only 3000-4000 grafts (around 6000-8000 hairs) from the donor area. The front and the crown area need around 50,000 hairs. Spreading out a limited amount of hair in such a vast area would mean sacrificing natural-looking hair density.

There are few things to consider before getting a hair transplant.

  • How strong/thick is the hair in your donor area.
  • How many hairs can be extracted.
  • How much is the area needed to be covered.
  • What is your expectation.
  • What is the ratio of your follicular density.
  • How strong/thick is the hair in your donor area?
  • How many hairs can be extracted?
  • How much is the area needed to be covered?
  • What is your expectation?
  • What is the ratio of your follicular density?

In all Grade 6 & 7 cases, graft distribution is very important. We need to distribute the grafts in the best possible manner.

In all Grade 6 & 7 cases, graft distribution is very important. We need to distribute the grafts in the best possible manner.

The hairline formation is also a key factor to be considered while doing the hair transplant. How much higher or lower your hairline will affect your appearance.

If you lower the hairline it will not look good.

If you lower the hairline it will not look good.

Also if it is too high it may not look good.

Also if it is too high it may not look good.

Usually, we decide the ideal hairline position according to the patient’s age.

Usually, we decide the ideal hairline position according to the patient’s age.

Some people may have grafts that have more than 1 hair. In such cases, results may be better. Results will vary from person to person. So do not expect the same results for everyone.

Case Presentation

In line with this, let us look into a case study of a Grade six patient we had at Hair O Craft’s Bangalore clinic. The patients name is Sreekumar.

Mr Sreekumar came to Hair O Craft, Koramangala and was looking for a solution after realizing that he had Grade Six baldness. The patient was very concerned about his hair loss problem causing him stress but our team was able to help with solutions.

Mr Sreekumar came to Hair O Craft, Koramangala and was looking for a solution after realizing that he had Grade Six baldness. The patient was very concerned about his hair loss problem causing him stress but our team was able to help with solutions.

Our surgeon performed an FUE hair transplant surgery for Mr Sreekumar. Before the procedure, we ensured that he understood everything about this hair implant procedure and its cost so there are no surprises after it’s done.

Our surgeon performed an FUE hair transplant surgery for Mr Sreekumar. Before the procedure, we ensured that he understood everything about this hair implant procedure and its cost so there are no surprises after it’s done.

The hair transplant surgery was a success. Our surgeon carefully extracted grafts from the patient’s donor area and implanted them in the balding crown area of our patient’s scalp with perfection.

The hair transplant surgery was a success. Our surgeon carefully extracted grafts from the patient’s donor area and implanted them in the balding crown area of our patient’s scalp with perfection.

Mr Sreekumar left happy and satisfied, knowing his new look will be permanent for life!

Conclusion

Hair transplantation can give natural and aesthetically pleasing results even in advanced baldness. For those with limited donor supply, beard hairs or even body hairs can be used for transplantation. It is important that you should consult with an experienced surgeon before having surgery because talking to an experienced hair transplant expert can help you in determining how realistic your expectations are before undergoing surgery.

All you need to know about Hair Transplant

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Hair transplant procedures today are very popular thanks to the technologies that have reduced risks, recovery time and amplified customers’ trust and satisfaction. These minimally invasive surgical processes have been made possible with almost 5 decades of progressive research and advancement. Read on to gather more insight about all the doubts and questions you may have had in your mind if you have considered this process.

Hair loss and hair thinning is a very personally harrowing experience and it may impact an individual’s self esteem and that’s why hair transplant can be a very important decision. Proper consultation and assessment by an expert can help you understand the process and address your needs. More and more people are opting for hair transplant treatments because of the overall success rate as well as the final natural outcome. Before considering a transplant it is advisable to identify the reason for your hair loss. Stressful lifestyle along with prolonged diet lacking in adequate nutrition is found to be the most common causes of hair loss today. Hair loss can also be a consequence of underlying illness and in that case a specialist will be the best person to review your condition.

FUE or Follicular unit extraction is one of the most sought after transplant treatments nowadays for balding and receding hairlines. This process involves surgically transferring hair follicles from fuller areas to the areas where they are sparse or bare. This process is conducted under local anaesthesia and has minimum to no residual pain or discomfort. This treatment does not leave any visible scarring as it only harvests follicular units and technology has made the process even more efficient with micro grafts. The process has now been refined to make the final result look as natural as possible to suit your face aesthetically. Emerging hair transplant experts are able to create a very organic and wholesome look, this is because they are able to assess the density of transplant required by each client. Depending upon the growth patterns and health of the new growth you may require more than one session. Post hair transplant, you can see the new growth between 2-3 months and it may take upto a year for you to see the results.

FUE treatments can be availed by you irrespective of your age and gender. Specialists take into account all these factors and then recommend the best suited treatment types, density of the treatment and number of sessions. The treatment itself takes a day or 2 depending upon the size of the area and density or transplant.

Every surgical treatment requires a healing period and in case of FUE, the duration is relatively as low as 3-4 days. You may have to wait for transplanted follicles to heal and settle before you wash your hair, which is mostly a period of 10-12 days. As this is a very personal decision that impacts your personality, it is very important for you to explore options and treatments best suited for you and book an appointment with prominent hair transplant experts in your city. The doctors and specialists will be more than happy to address all your questions and share more detailed information about the latest treatments and updates within the hair transplant industry. They can customise a treatment that will be most favourable for you.

Hair O Craft is at Thrissur

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Hair O Craft is one of the best hair transplantation clinics in India doing advanced FUE method of hair transplantation. Hair O Craft opened its 7th Branch at Kuriachira,  Thrissur District in Kerala on31st January 2020.

Established in 2006, Hair O Craft is Thrissur’s largest hair transplant clinic. We offer quality services which include FUE Hair Transplant using a needle and Direct hair implant method with imported implanter pens, PRP treatment, Beard and Moustache Transplant, Skin treatments, Hair Fixing, Scalp pigmentation, Dandruff Treatment etc.

We offer painless treatment with the latest technology and affordable pricing. Quality is our backbone & our experienced and dedicated doctors make hair treatments more efficient and convenient for our customers.
We are located at Kuriachira jn on the High road We have performed over 2000 hair transplants in Kerala with branches in Kochi, Kozhikode, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Coimbatore & Manjeri.

How much does a Hair Transplant Cost?

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“How much will it cost?” This is the most frequently asked question by every bald person when they think about hair transplantation.
There are several factors which determine the cost of hair transplant. There are several factors which determine the cost of hair transplant.

 

1.Nature of scalp and extent of baldness: This factor in turn decides the number of grafts and number of sessions required.

2. Number and quality of grafts: Quality of grafts & density of hair decides how many grafts can be extracted safely from the donor area (Safe means without giving a patch in the donor area). No of follicular units in each bunch of grafts is also important (i.e. single, double hair, etc

3. Technique of Hair Transplantation used: Though there are two methods (FUE & FUT) FUE is the advanced method which is being opted mostly. In FUE there are different techniques of implantation of the extracted grafts. It ranges from simple needle, more advanced implanter pens and even robotic hair transplants (not common). So with every advancement in technology, the price also varies.

4. The skill expertise of operating surgeon: The hair transplant procedure needs to be performed by extreme precision and by following artistic sense. A natural hairline which can be designed precisely by an experi- enced hair transplant surgeon.

4. The facilities available in the center and their brand value is also a factor which affects the cost of hair transplant . On an average if you need to get a hair transplant done in a good center with an experienced surgeon and quality care, it may cost you rupees 35 thousand to 1.5 lakh depending upon the number of grafts needed in each case.