How safe is Artificial Hair Implantation
I have gone bald very early and wanted to try bio hair implantation. But is it safe and will it create any allergies ?
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Artificial or synthetic hair implantation procedure is performed by qualified and seasoned physicians using hair implant devices.
The materials used for producing the synthetic hair are biocompatible and made of artificial fiber. They are more durable and stronger than natural hair. Each strand of artificial hair has a knot at the end. The surgeon using special implanters inserts each strand of hair one by one under the anesthetized scalp and hooks the knots deep into the scalp fascia.
This is an outpatient procedure and involves a light surgery. The patient can resume normal day to day activities immediately after the surgery.
The bio-compatible artificial hair is available in different lengths (from 16 cm up to 45 cm), shades (21 colours), and shapes (straight, wavy, curly), and is undetectable from natural hair.
The hairs can be washed and brushed like normal hair, though special shampoos and hair care products are required for maintaining these synthetic hairs.
You are an eligible candidate for the artificial/synthetic hair implant procedure if:
Depending on your medical condition, hair implant can be performed at any age.
Prior to a session of full hair implant procedure, the doctor will first perform a fiber compatibility test, a month before the actual implant session. A 100 artificial hairs will be inserted on the area of baldness on your head. You will be under observation for nearly a month for allergic reactions. If there are no allergic reactions, the doctor will recommend that you undergo the full procedure.
After the full implant procedure, you have to visit the clinic every month to have your scalp cleaned, failing which sebum plugs (colorless and tiny bumps) may develop at the base of the implanted hairs, which can further lead to infection, inflammation, and even cysts.
An artificial hair implant procedure entails the following:
Artificial hair implant procedure has its own risks and disadvantages such as:
The advantages of synthetic hair implant include:
Depending on the area of baldness, up to 2000 synthetic hairs can be implanted in a single session.
There is no downtime after a hair implantation procedure. You can go back to your active lifestyle immediately after the procedure.
As part of the pre-treatment procedure, the doctor will discuss at length with you about your medical history, if any. You will need to undergo a general physical examination and some medical tests. The doctor will also prescribe certain products, which you will need to use regularly, to make your scalp suitable for hair implantation.
The post-treatment guidelines provided by the clinic should be followed to a T. You will need to use special shampoos and hair care products to take care of the synthetic hair.
Post the implant, you will be advised not to use regular hair products such as gels, hair dyes, etc. since they can damage the artificial hair.
You need to regularly wash your implanted hair with the shampoo recommended by your doctor and also use a soft brush to thoroughly cleanse your scalp. Special hair creams especially meant for synthetic hair, need to be applied, which will make it easier to comb and style the hair. While washing and combing your hair, you need to treat your scalp very gently, so that the artificial hair does not get dislodged.
Post the surgery, you need to religiously take the medications and antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor. Sudden hair manoeuvres and scratching should be avoided as much as possible, as it can lead to dislodging of the hair.
The cost varies depending upon many factors and may range from Rs.85 to Rs.120 per strand.
Please consult your doctor to get the exact treatment plan and price quote suiting your unique needs.
Results are not permanent, as reimplants are needed every year to consistently maintain required hair density.
People interested in this topic also read:
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2. Peluso AM e. Cutaneous complications of artificial hair implantation: a pathological study. - PubMed - NCBI [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 21 February 2018]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1498375
3. Tchernev G. Automatic Artificial Hair Implant: Safety and Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia. A Prospective Study with a Highly Biocompatible Fiber [Internet]. 2018 [cited 21 February 2018]. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Georgi_Tchernev/publication/322623237_Automatic-Artificial-Hair-Implant-Safety-and-Efficacy-in-Androgenetic-Alopecia-A-Prospective-Study-with-a-Highly-Biocompatible-Fiber.pdf
4. Rateb Said A, Albzour B, Santiago M, Agrawal M, Rovesti M, Satolli F et al. Automatic Artificial Hair Implant: Safety and Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia. A Prospective Study with a Highly Biocompatible Fiber [Internet]. 2018 [cited 21 February 2018]. Available from: https://www.id-press.eu/mjms/article/view/oamjms.2018.052
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