Why Should You Get A Hair Transplant and Why Not

Though the surgery of hair transplant is considered to be safe, but stay very clear that the person witnesses various side effects.  Though the side effects are minimal and can be easily treatable. One should get it because it works, especially on the candidates with diffused hair loss and baldness at an early stage and you shouldn’t because you may not fit the ideal candidacy or may be simply suffering from a diffused hair thinning. There are a lot more advantages than a probable set of disadvantages to worry about from this form of cosmetic surgery.

Advantages Of Hair Transplantation:

·         You can get rid of baldness once and for all, which is pleasingly advantageous.

·         You yourself being the donor make the process a lot easier and risk free to a great extent.

·         The operation is simple and just local anesthesia can do.

·         Uniformity of distribution of hair which may not be possible naturally

·         A highly cost effective result.

·         A natural continuation of the hair growth is possible

Possible Risks And Side Effects Of Hair Transplantation

Knowing about the minor complications and side effects would help you for taking a better decision. They are as follows:

·         Temporary thinning of hair

You may be alarmed to find out that your existing scalp hair actually gets thinner, which is a very normal post operative condition and the density may come back within a few months or may not.

·         Severe itching

Not that much usual, but may occur on certain areas. But itching is not supposed to be last more than a few days and washing your hair properly with shampoo may help you get rid of this problem in lesser time.

·         Bleeding

It may not sound funny, but bleeding post hair transplant surgery is not an uncommon issue. Putting external force or pressure on the sensitive or recently operated sections may cause you to bleed. But there may be rare situations when the bleeding won’t stop. Do visit a surgeon in this case you may require certain extra suturing and care.

·         Infected scalp

Though rare, but infections are also possible after getting a hair transplantation surgery done.   But caring from pre operation and staying cautious with antibiotic doses you can prevent the infections from occurring.

·         Swelling

Experiencing swelling around the eye and the forehead region is normal for almost every candidate. It usually lasts for a few days, so is not of much concern.

·         Numbness

Numbness is a common side effect and several patients have reported feeling numb for over week’s span, but get to know that this is only a temporary condition which shall go away.