Celebs are opting for a hair transplant because of the following reasons –

• Being always in the public eye, celebrities need to look a certain way and that greatly impacts their career. Hair loss and balding adversely affect how they look and feel and how they are perceived by the masses. Having luscious great-looking hair makes celebs look lovely on screen as well as at events; boosting both their self-esteem and their career prospects.
• Hair loss causes anxiety and insecurity and confidence hits a low. A hair transplant promises to restore thick, long, healthy hair, thus augmenting self-confidence and self-esteem radically.
• Movie stars are subjected to unimaginable pressure to look young and beautiful, and hair loss makes them look prematurely old. A hair transplant surgery helps them retain their youthful looks.
• Avant-garde techniques and technology have made the hair transplant much sought after. The results are subtle, discreet and natural looking.

The likelihood of you needing a second hair transplant depends upon – the amount of hair loss and balding, what you expect from the surgery, and the kind of results that you achieved from the first procedure. The hair transplant is a permanent solution; however, you need to understand that the natural progression of hair loss in other areas of the scalp is going to occur, and that can not be prevented. Consequently, with time, your hair in other areas of the scalp will thin out and fall off, and this will change the aesthetic outcome of your first transplant. Youngsters who have a hair transplant will see hair loss with age in other areas, and as a result, they are likely to need another hair transplant to maintain a consistent look. 

Older people who have a stabilized hair loss pattern generally require only one procedure. Those with a strong family history of baldness tend to have aggressive hair loss with age and require a second hair transplant to deal with the ongoing balding. How much area has been covered in the first surgery also determines the necessity for a second one. If you are satisfied with the results of the first procedure you don’t need a second one; while if you feel you need more coverage, you could consider a second surgery. 

Whether or not you need to undergo a second hair transplant will be decided by your trichologist. Having assessed your current hair loss pattern and discussed your hair goals, he will recommend the best course of action for you.

A hair transplant may fail because of a host of factors – let’s understand them:  

• Surgical Factors – if the surgeon is inexperienced and not very skilled, you will end up with an unnatural-looking hair restoration. You may also end up with damage to the grafts as well as the existing hair follicles.
• Inaccurate Graft insertion: If the grafts are not implanted in the right manner, the hair transplant will look patchy or uneven.
• Insufficient Donor Hair: when the donor’s hair is inadequate, you will have very little coverage and the surgery won’t be a success. 
• Ineligibility: if you have unrealistic expectations and hair goals, suffer from a medical disorder or have unstable hair loss, then you are not eligible for a hair transplant. 
• Not adhering to post-operative protocols: if you do not follow your surgeon’s mandates, the surgery will be a failure.
• Infection: if an infection develops, it is bound to compromise on the graft survival and success of the surgery. 

You can start exercising about 10 days after your hair transplant surgery; however, do bear in mind that each case is different and you must get the go-ahead from your surgeon before starting your exercise routine. After a week, you are allowed to do light exercises which won’t make you sweat profusely; yoga and walking are recommended. Heavy exercises, such as, weightlifting are allowed after about a fortnight. People playing contact sports such as football, and boxing must wait for 1 month before resuming.

This could directly impact your recovery process, so it is essential that you talk to your doctor and get the green signal from him. Follow all post-surgery mandates and guidelines given to you to expedite recovery.

A corrective hair transplant is one that’s needed if your previous hair transplant procedure has gone wrong and corrections are needed. A hair transplant is a success if it is not detected by anyone and more importantly, by another hair transplant surgeon!

After a hair transplant, it is important that there should be no contact between the recipient site that has the fresh grafts and the pillow. The newly transplanted grafts are fragile and therefore any friction between the recipient site and the pillow during sleep will disturb and uproot the grafts and damage them, thus, negatively impacting the outcome of your surgery.

Hair loss takes a huge toll on your mental, and emotional health. Losing hair triggers low self-esteem and also causes depression and immense stress; to such a grave extent that it can inhibit your day-to-day life as well as your professional path.

Both men and women link hair with beauty, youth and vigour. Balding makes you feel unattractive and that can have a major impact on your self-confidence and mental health. Hair loss affects how you behave socially and at work and your confidence takes a massive hit and sends you into the very depth of depression.

There are several reasons why you may need a corrective hair transplant procedure. If you feel the results are unnatural and ugly, you will want a remedial procedure to rectify what’s wrong. Poor results occur due to the use of our dated technology, quick progression of hair loss after you’ve had the surgery, or if an old technique is used. An imperfectly done hair transplant definitely needs corrective surgery.

Here are all the possible reasons that a hair transplant could get flawed – 

• Be sure to look up your surgeon’s credentials and check his experience. If you select a surgeon without doing a proper check, you may end up with a bad hair transplant. 
• If the patient is not the right candidate for the surgery, the surgery could have disastrous results. 
• If you fail to adhere to your doctor’s instructions regarding post-op care, you will have a poor outcome.

Firstly, there used to be a stigma associated with cosmetic procedures; the hair transplant was viewed as vain and an indication of insecurity. Then, the hair transplant techniques that were used about 10 to 15 years back were less advanced compared to the ultra-modern techniques used today. As a result, the results back then were unnatural looking. With time, the techniques improved and the results were absolutely flawless and what’s more, celebs began to discuss their experiences very candidly. Public perceptions evolved gradually and hair transplants are seen as a legitimate and personal choice to augment one’s appearance and to boost self-esteem.

The days following the hair transplant are extremely vital to boost healing and recovery, and the recovery phase decides the results of the procedure.

Adhere to all the post-surgery instructions and mandates given by your doctor. He will tell you how you should wash your scalp, avoid certain activities, eat a wholesome diet, a list of dos and don’ts and prescribe you medications. Resting adequately post a hair transplant is very important. Not only is the body tired after the surgery and requires plenty of rest, but resting also speeds up recovery.

Hair transplanted are permanent hair and they last a lifetime. However, the surrounding hair continues the original pattern of hair loss and in order to preserve them your trichologist will prescribe Minoxidil or Finasteride after the surgery, since they slow down hair loss. 

Finance companies have begun providing easy EMI options to take the edge off your financial burden. Talk to your trichologist and financial advisor; they will help you.

What are the dos and don’ts to follow after the hair transplant?

• Sleep in a raised position for a week. Do not sleep on your belly.
• No strenuous activities – exercising, gyming, playing contact sports for a fortnight.
• Protect your scalp from direct sunlight for 15 days.
• Wash the hair and scalp 5 days after the surgery; use a mild, doctor-approved shampoo.