Is it true hair transplanted hair grafts fall following the surgery?

Will hair transplanted hair fall out?

In today’s time, hair transplant has become a permanent and effective choice for baldness. Considering the option for hair transplantation will solve the issue of hair loss once and for all. No doubt, hair fall is natural, and its part of the body functioning. You can see hair loss daily which is around 80 to 100 hair and that is normal.

Normal hair shedding

The hair goes through 3 hair growth phase cycles which result in hair shedding and hair growth all the time in our lifespan. The 3 phases: anagen, catagen, and telogen phases are important parts. These 3

phases occur simultaneously, if one strand is in the anagen phase, the other one will be in the telogen phase.

Hair shedding after Surgery

Many people complain about hair shedding after the surgery. But many people do not know that hair shedding is a normal occurrence and this process makes the hair grow strong. So, if you see your hair grafts falling out after the surgery, then do not worry about it. After a few months, you are going to see the initial hair growth and then they will continue to grow for a lifetime.

• The anagen phase

This is the growth phase and which can last from two to six years.

• The catagen phase

This is also known as the “transitional phase”, which also lasts for 2-3 weeks.

• The telogen phase

In this phase where most shedding occurs and lasts for around 100 days. At this time, around 80 to 100 hair can shed.

What are the reasons for hair transplanted grafts falling out?

• Shock hair loss

During the surgery, a small incision is made in which the individual grafts are placed. Whether it is due to FUT or FUE, the hair grafts are placed with utmost precision on the problematic area. The hair grafts are temporarily placed which is referred to as shock loss. You will be able to see the hair growth within a short time.

• Graft Rejection

At times, the recipient area might reject the donor grafts completely. In this case, the body’s immune system can reject the hair grafts and thus destroy the transplanted grafts completely.

Taking care of hair grafts after the surgery

Post care is extremely important for hair transplant. You must listen to the doctor and follow the post-operative care routine as the surgeon has suggested to you. Some of the steps which you need to follow are:

• Make sure to wash your hair gently and thoroughly.
• Do not consume alcohol, and nicotine products because there is a high risk that it can make the hair grafts dislodged.
• Post-care following the surgery is essential to have successful results. If not then it will result in the total waste of money and time.

Telogen Effluvium

Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss where a person ends up losing all the hair at once. The problem is caused by many other external factors that can make your hair follicles fall out. If this is the issue, consult the doctor for the best treatment plan.