Are you thinking about getting transplant surgery done? Tired of looking at the thinning hair or the receding hairline in the mirror? If yes, contacting the hair transplantation clinic might be the right option.

According to Healthline, around 66 percent of men experience some degree of hair loss by age 35. That is too young.

The causes of balding and thinning hair vary, ranging from genetics to stress. But before you get a hair transplant, you must be fully educated about the ins and outs of the process.

Things to consider before getting a hair transplant

Before getting a hair transplant, there are several things to remember. After all, it is the hair we are talking about. Probably the first thing anyone sees on you. Following are some of the main things to consider before getting a hair transplant:

There is a proper age

When it comes to hair transplants, there is a suitable age. Any medical procedure aims to obtain maximum results with minimum side effects. Thus getting a hair transplant at the right age is imperative.

Hair specialists and hair transplant experts believe that after 25 is the right age for hair transplants. By this age, hair loss has stabilized, and there are greater chances for the success of the transplant. 

It is permanent

One of the greatest and most loved benefits of a hair transplant is that it is permanent. Some patients may need additional hair transplant surgery, while some may lose hair due to illnesses. But if a person is healthy and has no severe illness, their hair transplant will generally last their lifetime.

A hair transplant is a surgical procedure ensuring that the hair is stuck to your scalp forever.

The success rate is not fixed

This is an important thing to consider. No two persons are alike; thus, no hair transplants will go the same. It depends on the quality of your hair from the donor area and how you take care of it. Things like the hair transplantation clinic you choose and their technique can also give varying success rates.

So before you get a transplant, consult your clinic about the success rates and how they will be for you.

It is relatively risk-free.

A hair transplant generally includes taking hair out from an area that has ample hair and then planning them on the area that has limited hair. The doctor uses tools specially made for this procedure that reduce any chances of cuts and mistakes. It is relatively non-invasive, making it risk-free for the patient.

Can you treat the transplanted hair the same

After you have recovered fully from the transplant, you can treat your transplanted hair the same as your natural hair. After all, they, too, are your natural hair, just at a different position.

You can style, shampoo, condition, oil, etc., like you would get your old hair without any problems. Not only that but once your hair starts re-growing, you can get cut. All these things make hair transplants a much-desired option for treating balding or thinning hair.

Aftercare

Once you have gotten a hair transplant, your clinic will give you a list of instructions that you need to follow strictly for the best results. You may be asked to take a few days off from work and rest. You may also be advised to sleep on your back and not touch your hair.

The doctor may also suggest you wear a shower cap for a few days while taking a shower. If you follow the instructions carefully, the success rate will increase.

The budget

Another important thing to consider is your budget for the transplant. Before you contact any clinic, doctors, hair specialists, and such, know your budget. This helps you narrow down your options and saves a lot of your time.

The cost of hair transplants varies from clinic to clinic, the procedure you choose, the size of the transplanted area, and other factors. Determine your budget and only then move forward.

Types of hair transplant techniques

There are different types of hair transplant techniques that you can choose from. They are as follows:

• FUT [Follicular Unit Transplant]
• FUE [Follicular Unit Extraction]
• DHI [Direct Hair Implantation]

In FUT, a strip of hair from the donor site is taken and implanted on the balding or thinning spot. In FUE, each follicle is extracted from the donor site and implanted in the thinning spot. In DHI, the individual follicle is inserted in the scalp with a pen-sized tool.

Conclusion

Those were the 8 things you needed to consider before getting a hair transplant. They were age, success rate, permanency, aftercare, risk, budget, care, and techniques. After you have gone through these factors, you can decide whether you should get a hair transplant.