Santoshpur
Hair Transplant in Santoshpur
Kolkata's Santoshpur is a suburb in the city's southern district. In many ways, it is a typical suburban neighbourhood. There are the regulars – shopkeepers, vegetable vendors, autorickshaw drivers etc. Then there are those who have just moved in – they haven't quite assimilated into the community yet. And then there are some who stand out from the rest because of their unusual professions or hobbies or both.
Whichever category you belong to, one thing is for sure: Santoshpur has facilities to serve everyone. One such facility is its cosmetic surgery and hair transplant services, and the best in that game is Kaayakalp. Kaayakalp is run by Dr. V.S. Rathoreand specializes in a variety of operations. Liposuction, lip repair, and sex change are some of the procedures he offers at this clinic.
Hair Transplant
A hair transplant, also known as Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), is a surgical technique to restore covered areas of the scalp with healthy donor hairs. It is basically a method in which a doctor surgically moves healthy hair from an area where you have more growth and puts it in an area where growth is scanty.
How does it work?
Hair grafts are removed from the back and sides of the head (donor site) in the form of cylindrical plugs containing 1-4 hair follicles. The number of hairs in each plug depends upon the area that is to be covered in balding portions. Then this donor hair is then planted into tiny holes created in the bald area. The holes are made with the help of a very fine blade or needle just under the skin, so that each graft gets its own pocket or 'docking station' to anchor itself and grow new hair.
After transplantation, you will need to use finasteride (in 1 mg or 5 mg doses) or minoxidil (in 2% or 5%) solution, since the newly transplanted hair follicles are vulnerable for 4-6 weeks.
What is the best age to do a hair transplant?
The best age to do a hair transplant is between 20-45 years as the donor density is maximum during this period. If done under 25, it will give a youthful look to the patient and if done after 40, it will help in camouflaging gray hairs.
How many treatments are needed for one session?
Generally, grafts are transferred in around 2000-3000 and one sitting is enough to get a satisfactory result. However, for those with extreme baldness or very scattered donor area, it will take more than one session to achieve the desired results.
What is Follicular Unit Transplant?
In this technique hair is transplanted in a natural pattern and is less visible. In follicular unit transplantation, the surgeon harvests the hair from the back of your head in individual groups containing 1 to 4 hair follicles.
How long will it take for the patient to see results?
Results are usually seen after 6 months, but vary from individual to individual.
Can I combine this treatment with any other treatment?
A combination of PRP and FUT is done for people who want abundant hair all over the scalp. This is helpful since PRP stimulates growth in small, thinning areas while FUT adds volume where there are no hairs. A combination of PRP and FUT is a good choice for those patients who have sufficient donor area but thinning or no hair.
What does the surgery involve?
The surgery involves an incision to remove plugs of skin from the back side of your head which contain multiple hairs known as 'follicular units'. These are then individually planted in tiny incisions in the bald scalp.
What is finasteride and minoxidil?
Finasteride is a medication that contains 1 mg of a drug called Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) blocker. It stops the body from converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes hair loss in men and women. Minoxidil is also available as topical solution (2% and 5%) to be applied on the head twice daily for promoting hair growth and delaying baldness.
What can I expect after the treatment?
You will feel some discomfort, mild pain and swelling which will subside in a few days. You will need to take medication that includes antibiotics for two weeks after the surgery.
Why Choose Kaayakalp Hair Transplant Clinic in Kolkata?
Working with a competent hair restoration surgeon is critical to the success of hair transplantation. Scalp reduction surgery, in which part or all of your scalp may be removed, can also help you achieve the desired results. Since this procedure involves cutting into your scalp and/or removing some of it, there is always a chance that mistakes will occur during the surgery. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure that your doctor is skilled and experienced, which is exactly what you will get with Dr.Rathore. He has extensive experience performing hair transplant procedures and knows what he's doing. Furthermore, our personnel are kind, helpful, and committed to high quality in their jobs. They've dealt with individuals of all personalities from the most anxious to the most sociable, so they know how to help you feel comfortable while you get a life-changing surgery done.