Any surgery that is done has to be well planned and implemented only after you weight out the pros and cons of it. Thus, when you are considering hair restoration surgery, for correcting medical ailments such as alopecia, side effects of chemotherapy or just to resolve the issues of thinning hair, consider the benefits, risks and side effects of it before you undergo the procedure. For the past three decades, there has been a steady increase in the people opting for surgical and non-surgical hair restoration procedures. Some of the most popular methods of restoration of hair are through hair transplantations and scalp reductions.
When you consult the surgeon for the first time, ensure that all your doubts and queries are cleared and you are sure about the benefits and associated risks. However, the benefits of the hair restoration surgery far outweigh the disadvantages of the procedure.
Here is the main benefit of hair restoration procedure:
Improvement of appearance and confidence levels: Usually hair loss at any age gives an older look to the individual irrespective of their natural age. Having a luxurious abundance of hair help you achieve a youthful natural look and improve self confidence of the individual. Better looks and improved image can impact business and social interactions positively. When you feel good about yourself your self esteem and confidence level improves dramatically.
Conversely, the basic risks and disadvantages of hair restoration procedure include:
As with any surgery, there are risks involved. Restoration of hair is no exception and risks increase during post-surgical care. Some of the major risks associated with it are:
After surgery pain: It is common to have associated pain after surgery but it is for a short period and the hair restoration surgeon usually prescribes painkillers to relieve the stress.
Post-Surgical Infections: Some of the restoration processes develop a complication and infections abound. Though as a precautionary measure, the surgeon prescribes antibiotics for a set period of time to counteract against possible infections.
Shock Loss: This is one of the main aide effects of surgical hair restoration procedure. Although it is normal for 50-00 hair fall a day, the sudden loss of newly transplanted hair fall can be worrisome. In rare cases, the new transplanted hair follicles die and the surgery needs to be repeated.
Post Operative Scabbing: usually scabbing occurs but it is temporary and they fall off within the first 14 days. You can talk t the doctor in case it stays longer.
