Hair Transplant Gone Wrong? What Causes Failed Hair Transplant?

1. Hair Transplant Gone Wrong? What Causes Failed Hair Transplant? Why do hair transplants fail? Why did my hair transplant fail? Has your hair transplant gone wrong? What causes failed hair transplant? Can a hair transplant actually fail? – These are some questions we all think about before opting for a hair transplant procedure. In this blog, we will talk about ‘Why do hair transplants fail?’ A hair transplant is a surgery which is said to be a permanent solution of Androgenetic alopecia. The surgery is so advanced that anyone considering hair restoration would expect

2. effective and long-lasting results. But if you see around you, you often see failed cases of hair transplantation. What is a Failed Hair Transplant? In general terms, if the transplanted hairs do not grow properly at the recipient area to give natural-looking results, it may be called a failed hair transplant. Also, if the donor site is depleted excessively to present an unsightly appearance, it cannot be called a successful hair transplant. What are the Causes of Failed Hair Transplant? 1. Hairline Gone Wrong A rule goes in surgery always tread forward when you have kept your previous foot secure. Therefore, the first point would be that the hairline design should be a natural looking hairline as per long term planning done for you by your doctor. It should preferably be a mature looking hairline. 2. Hair Transplant Donor Area Secondly, the harvesting should not be over harvesting. It is suggested that a density of 40 grafts per centimetre square should be left in the donor area to avoid scalp visibility post hair transplant. 3. Hair Transplant Scar Thirdly, unnecessary scaring in slit making should never be seen. In order to give more than possible density, there are a few clinics that make slits so near that not only the grafts didn’t survive but the slits made so near led to scar formation. It is very unfortunate for the patient, if so happens.

3. 4. Bad Angles and Directions of Grafts Fourth is bad angles and directions of grafts. When the surgeon makes the slits in the recipient site, they have to take care of the angle of slits, the direction of the slits, the depth and the density of slits. If unnecessarily the density of slits is increased, then instead of a beautiful hair growth, there is seen an ugly scar on the scalp. If the depth is more, it may lead to damage to the blood vessels of the scalp and thus, jeopardising the nourishment and oxygen needed for proper growth of transplanted hairs leading to poor growth. If the angle and direction of slits are improper, it may lead to ugly growth of hair, thus, making the result suboptimal and unsatisfactory. 5. Improper Handling of Grafts Fifthly, careless insertion of grafts, crushing the roots and stem cell areas can cause microscopic damage even if the grafts appear normal from outside. Handling of hair grafts is as important as harvesting them. Grafts are fragile and they are a live tissue. You need to see that the hair transplantation surgery staff where you are undergoing surgery is trained, skilled and aware enough to take care of the delicate procedure. 6. Improper Storage of Grafts Sixthly, improper storage of grafts. Graft desiccation is the term given to drying of grafts due to insufficient hydration available for them. Graft desiccation is the number one killer of grafts. In the surgery theatre, if the team is not vigilant enough to keep grafts hydrated at all times, the fans and air conditioning can quickly deplete the grafts of their moisture and thus, destroy them. 7. Tests before hair transplant Pre-procedure work up of the patient should be thorough as hair transplant is a surgery. Hence, systemic examination and medical history, surgical history, family history, social history, chief complaints, and everything should be taken into account so that patient selection is good and appropriate. 8. Trichoscopy Trichoscopy or computerised examination of hair and scalp should be done in order to scientifically and accurately observe the grafts at donor site and accurate calculation of grafts needed is done. 9. Alopecia Areata, Scarring Alopecia Alopecia Areata, trichotillomania, scarring alopecia with poor prognosis should not be entertained as they always lead to unsatisfactory results. If the patient is taking medicines for any skin or medical problem, then they must discuss this with the doctor. 10. Long Term Planning

4. Loss of hairs existing before the transplant may lead to decreased density. This should not be confused with poor growth of transplanted hair. Such patients may need to undergo another session of hair transplantation to achieve desired density. These ten points discussed above are all the causes that can lead to a failed transplant. Additionally, there are three particular points the patient must be careful about before they decide to have a hair transplant. These are as follows: 1. then go with the best to get best possible outcomes. 2. See that your doctor has done long term planning for you 3. Get educated regarding Trichoscopy and set realistic conditions for yourself Before choosing a surgeon, search for the doctors’ credentials and experience and Bottom Line Hair transplant procedures, when performed by a skilled surgeon, can successfully restore natural-looking hairline for a patient. It offers permanent solutions to hair thinning and baldness. At Saraswat Hospital in Agra, we have ABHRS-certified hair restoration experts who have the experience and expertise of performing all kinds of hair transplant surgeries. For positive outcomes, get in touch with our doctors. Source:https://www.saraswathospital.com/blog/hair-transplant-gone-wrong-what-causes- failed-hair-transplant/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saraswat Hospital Email ID: saraswathospitalagra@gmail.com Phone No.: +91-9258386320, +91-9690039999 Visit Us: https://www.saraswathospital.com/ Stay Connected Via: https://twitter.com/SaraswatHospit1 https://www.facebook.com/SaraswatHospitalAgra/

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