Hair transplants are surrounded by many myths that can cause confusion. Here's a breakdown of common myths and facts about hair transplants:
Myth 1: Hair transplants are only for men.
Fact: Although male pattern baldness is more common, women experiencing thinning hair or receding hairlines can also benefit from the procedure. Doctors can now address very specific needs of women, such as not shaving hair before transplant and transplanting between existing long hair. Thus, hair transplants are effective for both men and women.
Myth 2: The results look unnatural.
Fact: Modern hair transplant techniques, such as Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and especially Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), yield natural-looking results. Skilled experts ensure the hairline design and density adjustment according to size of hair loss area and availability of donor.
Myth 3: Hair transplants are painful.
Fact: FUE and DHI procedures are minimally invasive and performed under local anesthesia, making it virtually painless. Needles are used for local anesthesia in the beginning, but this is not a major concern. If the patient wants, sedation can be used during the procedure to eliminate the pain totally. Some discomfort or mild soreness can occur post-procedure, but it's manageable with medication.
Myth 4: Hair transplants are for old people.
Fact: People from different ages have hair transplant. In fact, addressing the hair loss problem at an early age is better in many cases for long-lasting results. It is not the age, but the suitability of patient that matters most.
Myth 5: Hair transplants are only for advanced hair loss.
Fact: Hair transplant can be done for different hair loss levels. Typically, 1000-5000 grafts can be transplant in one session. In many cases, early intervention is even better. If thinning is noticeable but not severe, a transplant can prevent further hair loss and improve density.
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